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Anniston Star: Meddling in sagging fashion

The song “Pants On The Ground” became an instant Internet sensation in 2010 when contestant Larry Platt sang it on American Idol. Not only did it express a sentiment shared by many in the show’s audience, it resonated because it was sung by a black man. “Sagging,” as the pants-below-the-behind style is generally known, is … Continued

December 27, 2011

City’s insurance company seeks legal clarity on Councilman Little’s, former Councilman Spain’s legal bills

Staff Report The city of Anniston’s insurance carrier has asked a court to determine whether it’s required to provide coverage in the case of a current and a former councilman being sued by the Anniston Fraternal Order of Police. Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation is taking the action following the city’s request that it reconsider a … Continued

December 22, 2011

Anniston Star: Rebuilding the Gulf Coast: State’s congressional delegation should support critical act

Staff Report After the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill, BP established a $1 billion pool that would serve as a good-faith down payment on fines and penalties anticipated from the laws that were broken and the damage that was done. Last week, representatives from the affected Gulf Coast states agreed on $57 million worth of restoration … Continued

December 21, 2011

Del Marsh sells aerospace company

Staff Report Aerospace Coatings International is under new ownership. The Oxford company, which employs 130 people, belonged to state Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, until mid-October. Officials of the company say the business has been sold to the Wencor Group, a Utah.-based aircraft parts company. Neither Marsh nor officials of his former company would disclose the … Continued

December 19, 2011