H. Brandt Ayers, whose family has published The Anniston Star for more than 100 years, was the guest lecturer for the Ayers Lecture Series held at Houston Cole Library. Ayers spoke on the topic of "Journalism, Journalists and Technology." He talked about past times and birthing pains that has led to change in the newspaper industry.
Have you ever experienced a day without shoes? Well in developing nations around the world many children and adults have to walk miles with nothing on their feet because of poverty. This results in cuts and sores that can lead to serious infections. A simple pair of shoes can make a major impact in one's life.
On a cold January day, Jacksonville State University's President Dr. William Meehan, sat in his office, sipping ice water and getting all the facts straight. Except for one. "Oh," he said, after calling a police officer at Salls Hall, "There is not an elevator in the Police Department.
Mr. H. Brandt Ayers, whose family have been consecutive publishers of The Anniston Star lectured on March 25, at the Houston Cole Library. He spoke about journalism, journalists and technology. Mr. Ayers is currently the CEO of Consolidated Publishing and Publisher of The Anniston Star.