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Rae Cauthens and Maurice Winsell perform a scene in the award-winning play ‘A Tennessee Walk,’ which begins a weekend run at JSU this weekend.

JSU Drama to perform award-winning ‘A Tennessee Walk’

by Erin Williams
Special to The Star

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Take for instance the story of Mary, a 5-ton elephant who — get this — was hanged in 1916 after killing a circus employee in Tennessee. The eerie tale provided the perfect backdrop for the Rob Winn Anderson play “A Tennessee Walk,” which begins a weekend run at Jacksonville State University Thursday. The plot travels between the past and present day as the main character is forced to relive an event she witnessed at the time of the hanging by talking to a young news reporter.

Larry Jackson and his 15-year-old daughter, Kelsey, look over ads from past years at Jackson Mortgage in Anniston. Stephen Gross/The Anniston Star

“Call my daddy”: Sweetheart of Jackson Mortgage shares special bond with her father’s business
It was Kelsey’s mother, Karen, who had the idea to feature the baby in ads for “daddy” Larry Jackson’s business. The ads started when Kelsey was just 1 week old, and new ones have appeared several times each year. The ad campaign, which includes the phrase, “If you need a home loan, call my daddy,” has been a success.

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Frames, cubes and fabric: Not your everyday jewelry box
Both Ricks and I like to see all our options when getting dressed, so we looked for jewelry storage options that would store as well as display our jewelry. We both have a ton of accessories and being able to see it also allows us to avoid buying things we don’t need.

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Old T-shirts f ind new life as a braided rug
My latest binge was my T-shirts. Soft, faded lovely old T-shirts. I cannot give away, let alone throw away, a T-shirt. I just stash it away in my Clothes To Be Repurposed Box, knowing one day that it would serve some Greater Purpose.

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Just a little time with my girls
That’s why I’m so excited about this Father’s Day, because I’m gonna spend time with my girls — hokey as that sounds. We’re going bowling. We’re gonna bowl a few games, try not to be sore losers, eat some gnarly snack bar food and make fun of eachother in those hideous bowling shoes.

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J.J. Nichols leads a fitness class at Y for Now in Oxford. Her class uses a combination of kickboxing moves to add energy and variety to the workout. Trent Penny/The Anniston Star

Variety of classes makes f itness fun
So with all these types of classes out there what are you waiting on? It can be way more fun getting fit in a class setting than all alone in your basement gym. I recently took a survey of some of the class students at the YMCA and asked them, “What is your favorite fitness class and why?

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Friends gather to celebrate Crow-Tyson nuptials
A couple of weeks after the happy couple returned from a beachy honeymoon in Destin, they were treated to a party in their honor at the Supply Room in Oxford.

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Templeton, McDill
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Creg Templeton of Heflin announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Lindsey Templeton, to William Reid McDill, son of Elizabeth Bennett McDill of Carrollton, Ga., and Alton Keith McDill of Bay Minette.

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Spears, Trainer
Marty and Jana Spears of Piedmont announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Jade Spears, to Michael Madison Trainer, son of Jennifer Gillette and Joe Trainer of Piedmont.

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Arabella Hamrick
Kevin and Brittney Hamrick of White Plains are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Arabella Leigh Hamrick, who was born at 11:34 a.m. April 21, 2013, at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center.

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Charles, Hill
Ms. Laura Beth Daugherty of Heflin and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mac Charles Jr., also of Heflin, announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Elaine Charles, to Todd Gavin Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Travis Gene Hill of Eastaboga.

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Lewallyn, Rhyne
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Stanley Lewallyn of Vestavia Hills announce the engagement of their daughter, Claire Augusta, to Robert Rhett Rhyne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Hoffman Rhyne Jr. of Benton.

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New novel a glorious glance at late-19th century NYC
“The Golem and the Jinni” is a compelling, magical folk tale that tells the story of two mystical beings who find themselves drawn to each other on the lower East Side of New York City at the turn of the last century.

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Artists share work with the public
Martin, who finds his painting inspiration in the tropics, and Lori Jean Smith, who finds refuge in performing in church sanctuaries, both love to capture the unique beauty of the scenes and sounds they create. But the satisfaction isn’t complete until they share their art.

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Food

Sweet, saucy and smoking hot: Tips for smoking meat from some of Calhoun County’s best

Say Cheese: Cookbook takes classic kid snack to grown-up gourmet

10 items or less

Blending in: Wine blends add dimension

Jambalaya done quickly and slowly

Celebrations

Templeton, McDill

Spears, Trainer

Arabella Hamrick

Charles, Hill

Lewallyn, Rhyne

Gardening

On Gardening: Summer’s garden assassins, hiding in plain sight

On Gardening: That buzzing sound? It's your garden growing

On Gardening: Two steps to a yard free of fire ants

On Gardening: A quick reaction to snake bites saves pet’s life

On Gardening: For a healthy garden, get back to basics

Fashion

Frames, cubes and fabric: Not your everyday jewelry box

Make This: Find workout inspiration with DIY athletic wear

Nappy Model: Breaking the rules of fashion

Too Thrifty Chicks: Find a new way to rock an old favorite

Too Thrifty Chicks: Solutions to thrifting pitfalls can be found online

Pets

Lamar’s big adventure: Local dog hopes to find new home in Chicago

Dog Dish Vetted: When to snip and separation anxiety

For the love of dog: Doting pet parents spend and spoil as dog-friendly industry booms

Dog Dish: How ’bout another fry with that whine

Dog Dish: To cure spring fever go in search of doggie destinations

Religion

Local churches talk about open worship and the county’s gay population

Religion Roundtable: What would be your 11th Commandment?

Abundant Life Church hosts His Worldwide Women’s Conference

Roadside reminders: Memorials give grieving families and communities a way to remember tragic loss

Religion Roundtable: “What are your favorite books on faith?”

Community

Boy Scouts volunteer at Memorial Day ceremony

Moore speaks at law day event

Piano students perform spring recital

Congrats to … Alayna M. Hancock

Three Eagles in the Nelson Nest

Health

Variety of classes makes f itness fun

Practice Health: Modify exercise to help shrink post-baby belly pooch

Tooth damage from soda irreversible, but avoidable

Dog Dish Vetted: When to snip and separation anxiety

Brooke Nicholls Nelson: Triathlon? Just TRI it

Crafts

Old T-shirts f ind new life as a braided rug

Make This: Find workout inspiration with DIY athletic wear

Make This: I get by with a little help from my friends

Too Thrifty Chicks: A thrift store find can meet all your nightstand needs

Make This: It’s time to slow down, garment industry

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Blending in: Wine blends add dimension | 06.12.13 - 08:37 am

Editorial: Coalition in danger — Bipartisan supporters of farm bill need to remain together | 06.14.13 - 05:32 pm

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