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The man behind the councilman
Benjamin Little arrived in Anniston in 1984, driving a silver Chevrolet Chevette and sporting the close-cropped haircut of an Army man. Continue reading
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Listening to Connie
Pulitzer winner Connie Schultz recently visited Jacksonville State University to talk journalism, writing, politics and story-telling. I was lucky enough to interview her before she arrived and even luckier to listen to her speak as part of the Ayers Lecture … Continue reading
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‘A miscarriage of justice’
“I hereby find there has been a great miscarriage of justice here; I apologize to you,” Jones said to Tyson at the end of the hearing. “I cannot make it right. All I can do is recognize that this…order entered by Judge Laird is in error.” Continue reading
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Proposed cuts for federal workers could hurt Anniston…
But Jacksonville State University Economics Professor Christopher Westley said the real problem isn’t the cuts. It’s Anniston’s reliance on the depot as that economic engine. Westley blames local leaders like Sumners for their inattention to other industries and their inability to attract a variety of businesses to the Anniston-Calhoun area. That’s worked for a while, Westley said, but won’t anymore. Continue reading
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Understanding inmate health care
But how are these cost-cutting measures affecting inmates? What’s being said by opponents of judges who allow non-violent and non-repeat offenders out of jail early based on medical costs? And what happens when one inmate – who absolutely must stay in jail – breaks the bank with a serious chronic illness or emergency health problem? Continue reading
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Hello from The Anniston Star crime beat
I never thought I’d end up in Alabama. I certainly never thought I’d end up Anniston, Alabama – covering drugs and unsolved homicides and army changes of command ceremonies. But at this point – more than two months in – I’m so glad I did. It sounds cheesy, but I love my job. Continue reading
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Wednesday night news wrap-up
So I am posting this in bed from my (relatively) new Droid phone. It’s 12:21 a.m. I’m officially done with Rockbridge Report preparations for the show tomorrow. I should go to bed. But the producer in me – the journalist … Continue reading
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Power producers
As cheesy as it sounds, I think that I have earned the title “power producer.” Even if I still sweat the teases. Continue reading
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Excessive drinking at W&L linked to sexual assault
I took an in-depth look at sexual assault at Washington and Lee as part of an on-going investigation about gender relations on local college campuses. Continue reading
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Start small, read everything
I think it’s a time of great opportunity for young,ambitious journalists, Hawkins said. Hawkins pointed out that convergence is second nature to young reporters and encouraged us to develop our skills for all media – print, broadcast and online. Continue reading
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