Anniston NewsLocal news for Anniston, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Fiery crash closes I-20 west of Heflin- July 23, 2008 A tanker tractor-trailer hauling food waste burst into flames at 11:54 this morning on Interstate 20 in the eastbound lane at the 192 mile marker, Oxford Fire Chief Gary Sparks said.http://www.topix.net/city/anniston-al/2008/07/fiery-crash-closes-i-20-west-of-heflin?fromr... Ala. HS chief: manpower woes limits rural security- July 22, 2008 The director of homeland security in Alabama says efforts to prevent or respond to a terrorist attack or natural disaster in rural America could be hampered by manpower and funding shortages.http://www.topix.net/city/anniston-al/2008/07/ala-hs-chief-manpower-woes-limits-rural-secu... PCB's a new risk factor for diabetes- July 22, 2008 It's well known that genes and weight gain are risk factors for diabetes, but now researchers have found another possible cause that could in your own backyard.http://www.topix.net/city/anniston-al/2008/07/pcbs-a-new-risk-factor-for-diabetes?fromrss=... Skipping an Oil Change- July 22, 2008 Mechanics hear it every day. They look under the hood, find a problem and customers say "I'll fix it later." Gas prices are so high people are putting off car maintenance.http://www.topix.net/city/anniston-al/2008/07/skipping-an-oil-change?fromrss=1 Visiting missionaries arrive to help clients of Children's Rehab Services- July 20, 2008 Sweat and laughter go together in the summer time like teenagers and hard work - at least in the minds of many.http://www.topix.net/city/anniston-al/2008/07/visiting-missionaries-arrive-to-help-clients... Constantine Elementary receives computers- July 19, 2008 Constantine Elementary third-grade teacher Amy Hurst was all smiles as Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal Facility property specialist Dave Nichols begins loading a pallet of computer monitors donated to the ...http://www.topix.net/city/anniston-al/2008/07/constantine-elementary-receives-computers?fr... Club elects new officers- July 19, 2008 The General William Henry Forney Chapter No. 468 of Anniston held its regular monthly meeting on June 5. New officers were elected for the 2008-2010 term.http://www.topix.net/city/anniston-al/2008/07/club-elects-new-officers?fromrss=1 FBI names bank robbery suspect, reward offered for information- July 18, 2008 The FBI has identified a suspect they say is wanted in connection with yesterday's bank robbery and kidnapping in Lenlock.http://www.topix.net/city/anniston-al/2008/07/fbi-names-bank-robbery-suspect-reward-offere... GIs getting more bomb protection in Afghanistan- July 18, 2008 The Defense Department says it will send close to 800 more bomb-resistant vehicles to Afghanistan where a resurgent Taliban has military leaders developing plans to send thousands of U.S. troop reinforcements.http://www.topix.net/city/anniston-al/2008/07/gis-getting-more-bomb-protection-in-afghanis... One of Alabama's greatest riches is its rivers. Our state has more of ...- July 17, 2008 One of Alabama's greatest riches is its rivers. Our state has more of them than just about any state in the union.http://www.topix.net/city/anniston-al/2008/07/one-of-alabamas-greatest-riches-is-its-river... |