Jacksonville News

Ala. father of 6 kills wife, self

WIAT-TV Birmingham - Mon Nov 16

The Anniston Star reports that those killed in the shootings early Sunday are identified as Thomas Dee Hart, a construction worker, and his wife of nearly 23 years, 41-year-old Wendy Ramsey Hart.

5 Republicans, 1 Democrat running for House seat

WLOX - Sat Nov 14

Five Republicans and one Democrat have qualified to run for the Alabama House District 40 seat vacated by the death of Democratic state Rep.

Former Calhoun County chamber president Larry Sylvester dies of bike wreck injuries

The Birmingham News - Mon Nov 09

Former Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce executive vice president Larry Sylvester died Friday at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital after sustaining injuries in a bicycle accident Thursday night, the Anniston Star reports.

Appraisers Traveling Thru Oxford

WBMA - Thu Nov 05

Clean out your attic and look for hidden treasures tucked away in your closet. A team of appraisers is in Calhoun County this week and they're prepared to pay cash for your coins, antiques and other collectables.

Alabama governor sets dates for special House election

WTVY Dothan - Tue Nov 03

Gov. Bob Riley has scheduled a special election to fill the state House District 40 seat vacated by the death of Democratic Rep.

Ala governor sets dates for special House election

WAAY - Mon Nov 02

Gov. Bob Riley has scheduled a special election to fill the state House District 40 seat vacated by the death of Democratic Rep.

Rep. Lea Fite 'will be missed'

Montgomery Advertiser - Sun Nov 01

Friends, colleagues and family of state Rep. Lea Fite, D-Jacksonville, gathered Thursday in Anniston to mourn the unexpected death of the respected lawmaker.

School probes bullying, suicide of Anniston boy

WIAT-TV Birmingham - Sat Oct 31

Relatives of Tre'Juan Figures say the Anniston Middle School student had become a target for bullies and others who were trying to force him to join a gang.

School probes bullying, suicide of Ala. boy

WAAY-TV Huntsville - Fri Oct 30

Officials in Anniston are trying to determine whether bullying led to the death of a 12-year-old boy who took his own life.

Rep. Lea Fite of Jacksonville dies Monday morning

WAAY-TV Huntsville - Mon Oct 26

State Rep. Lea Fite of Jacksonville has died at his home. He was 59. Fite died Monday morning after suffering an apparent seizure, said House of Representatives spokesman Clay Redden.