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With the help of his pastor, William Gower overcomes life in a wheelchair to run marathons Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:05:55 CDT
Consumed within a pack of like-minded runners, time -- like the breath smoothly escaping from their mouths -- seems frozen as both Tim Thomas and William Gower impatiently wait for the blare of the starter's horn. Together they will race as one -- completed halves of a newly formed whole.

Anthony Cook: In one generation Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:05:55 CDT
News media reported a couple of weeks ago that social workers in Russia rescued a boy whose mother raised him in an aviary, surrounded his entire life by birds. Because his mother never talked to him, the 7-year-old only learned to communicate by chirping and flapping his arms.

Ladies urged to get more involved in solving international conflicts Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:05:55 CDT
JAIPUR, India — Of nearly 200 nations worldwide, just 14 are run by women presidents or prime ministers. Only nine of 189 ambassadors to the United Nations are women. And by most accounts women hold less than 1 percent of corporate management positions worldwide.

Professor finds love in religion Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:05:55 CDT
ORLANDO, Fla. — Encyclopedia of Love. The title alone sounds like an author's hot ticket to Oprah or The View. But the new, illustrated reference book, edited by Rollins College professor Yudit Kornberg Greenberg, is more ecumenical than racy. The complete title, The Encyclopedia of Love in World Religions, makes it sound almost staid.

News you can use Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:11:46 CDT
Upcoming area events.

Community news Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:11:46 CDT
News in and around the community.

Dunn honored by state Legislature Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:11:46 CDT
Calhoun County Commissioner James A. 'Pappy' Dunn was honored by the state Legislature and Sigma Pi Phi fraternity on Feb. 26.

Sports news Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:11:46 CDT
Sports news in and around the community.

Jacob Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:11:46 CDT
Jacob is a 3-month-old Lab mix puppy. He's had his shots and is very playful.

Drug and Alcohol Awareness poster contest Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:15:46 CDT
The Knights of Columbus recently held a 'Drug and Alcohol Awareness' poster contest at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School.

Salute to ... Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:15:46 CDT
Congratulations to area members of the armed forces for their accomplishments.

Lucky Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:15:46 CDT
Lucky is a 10 to 12-month-old Boxer mix. She is very active and would like a new home. Please call the Animal Shelter and ask about Lucky today.

Congrats to ... Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:17:25 CDT
Congratulations to area residents for their accomplishments.

Flash Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:17:25 CDT
Flash is a 5-month-old Beagle mix puppy. He's had his shots, been neutered and is very playful.

Betting on peace in Africa Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:57:37 CDT
RENK, Sudan — Everywhere you look in this town that sits almost on the border between Northern and Southern Sudan, you see people building and the town expanding. With all the expansion, the prices of all things related to construction have skyrocketed. Just as in the United States, cement, wood, nails, aggregate, sand, even dirt cost more to buy.

Student sues school district over art Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:57:37 CDT
MADISON, Wis. — A high school student has filed a federal lawsuit alleging his art teacher censored his drawing because it featured a cross and a biblical reference.

Judge stops Ky. county from displaying Ten Commandments Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:57:37 CDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal judge has permanently barred a Kentucky county from using the Ten Commandments as part of a 'Foundations of American Law and Government' display.

The L.E.G.A.C.Y. Club Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:38:38 CDT
The L.E.G.A.C.Y. Club's 2007 winter ice formal took place in January at the Anniston City Meeting Center.

RT Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:38:38 CDT
RT is an adult female Hound mix. She is ready to be adopted. Please call the Animal Shelter and ask about RT today.

Students join in The Great Moonbuggy Race Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:15:47 CDT
Local high schools recently participated in The Great Moonbuggy Race, an international competition featuring high schools and universities from around the world. Saks High School and Alexandria High School joined teams from Germany, India, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Muffin Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:15:47 CDT
Muffin is a 7-month-old mixed breed puppy. She's had her shots, been spayed and is very playful.

Donation helps high school library Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:02:26 CDT
Wachovia Bank recently contributed $10,000 to the Anniston High School Library to help replace books that were lost in a fire last year.

MacGregor Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:02:26 CDT
MacGregor is a 1 1/2-year-old Red Tick hound. He is ready to be adopted. Please call the Animal Shelter and ask about MacGregor today.

Traditional Passover foods and their symbolism Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:13:15 CDT
In their rush to leave Egypt and escape slavery, the Israelites didn't have time to allow the dough to rise for bread. Their only provision was matzoh, or unleavened bread, which is made of wheat but not allowed to ferment or rise.

Boys and Girls Club ribbon cutting Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:54:47 CDT
The Boys and Girls Club of East Central Alabama recently celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new club site in Roanoke.

Red Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:54:47 CDT
Red is a 1-year-old Spaniel mix breed. He's had his shots, been neutered and is very playful.

Appreciation of support Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:01:09 CDT
Linda Reaves' fourth-grade class at Trinity Christian Academy in Oxford is shown with an American flag sent as a gift to them from Shannon Barker, a welder from the Anniston Army Depot, who is working in Baghdad.

Taylor Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:01:09 CDT
Taylor is a golden retriever mix. He has been at the shelter for more than a year and would love a new home.

9th-grade students visit with congressman Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:51:33 CDT
Ninth-grade students from The Donoho School recently spent a week in Washington, D.C., as part of the school's intersession program.

Fancy Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:51:33 CDT
Fancy is a 2-year-old Border collie mix. She's had her shots, been spayed and is ready for adoption.

Obituaries for Friday Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:51:33 CDT
Obituaries for Friday, April 25, 2008.

Newly organized Kiwanis Key Club Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:13:48 CDT
The newly organized Kiwanis Key Club of Anniston High School is off to a roaring start with being fully supported by the Anniston Kiwanis Club.

Rita Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:13:48 CDT
Rita is a Red Heeler or Red Australian Cattle dog. She is very active and needs room to run.

Waffle House makes donation Fri, 02 May 2008 01:03:14 CDT
Doug Shipp, Regional Manager of Waffle House, recently presented a $2,000 donation to Special Kids Fishing Classic.

Henry Fri, 02 May 2008 01:03:14 CDT
Henry is a 1-year-old mixed breed. He's had his shots, been neutered and is very playful.

Religion briefs Sat, 03 May 2008 11:18:07 CDT
Weaver and Bonny Brook churches of Christ are to merge and become one congregation. Effective Sunday all services will be conducted at the Weaver location, 714 Jacksonville St. Clyde Ray, the current minister for the Bonny Brook church, will become the preacher for the combined church.

Firms bank on higher power for sales of drinking water Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT
MIAMI — The instructions are simple: Read the Prayer ... / Drink the Water ... / Believe in God! / Believe in Yourself! Spiritual Water, the faith-inspired venture of two Sunrise, Fla., businessmen, offers its drinkers clearer focus, positive thinking and connection to a higher power.

Support group is helping the hurting Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT
Steel Magnolias Breast Cancer Support Group delivers a basket of food snacks to the nurses of the Anniston Oncology Clinic for its chemotherapy patients.

Bob Davis: New and improved Community is for you, dear readers Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT
Welcome to the new Community section. We hope you like what you see.

Honoring area volunteers Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT
United Way of East Central Alabama recently hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at The Bridge.

Rotarians ride around racetrack Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT
Anniston Rotary members and guests participating in the recent Talladega SuperSpeedway tour were expecting a quiet day and calm tour of the 2000-plus acre racing facility that attracts hundreds of thousands at the big races each year, but is normally quiet and still on April 1.

North American Country Music Association International's 2008 Awards Show Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT
The North American Country Music Association International's 2008 Awards Show was recently held in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

'Lids on Kids' selects first winner Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT
Cindy Phillis of Mellow Mushroom Pizza and Northeast Alabama Bicycle Club president Barry Nicholls, present Gannon Womack with a pizza as part of the 'Lids on Kids.'

3rd Annual Pig Off Barbecue Cook-Off Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT
Winners of the recent 3rd Annual Pig Off Barbecue Cook-Off, a benefit for the Community Enabler Developer Inc., included Kenneth Miller, second-place; 'Weedy' Varner of Varner Bail Bonding team with Terry Teague, first-place. Mark Palmer Jr., not pictured, won third-place.

I'm just sayin' ... Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT
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Georgia Aquarium Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT
The world's largest aquarium is getting even bigger. Georgia Aquarium officials announced Tuesday a $110 million expansion that will feature dolphins.

Nell Gillum celebrates 30 years with Anniston Pump Shop Inc. Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT
Nell Gillum recently celebrated 30 years of loyal, dedicated and outstanding service with Anniston Pump Shop Inc.

Anniston Animal Shelter: Cleo Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT
Cleo is an American Spitz mix that has been at the shelter more than a year. She would love a home of her own.

League for Animal Welfare: Byron Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT
Byron is a 10-week-old Beagle mix available for adoption at the League for Animal Welfare. He's had his puppy shots and is ready for a loving home.

Rollins/Sims wedding Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:38 CDT

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