The Anniston Star

From Palermo, Italy, to Oxford, Ala., Aldo Stassi has traveled the world and lived a full life before settling in east Alabama to own and operate Music City Bagels.

WEAVER — Robert Luna stood by his truck going through various items inside of a plastic box. Inside of the small storage container the size of a shoe box were

Karen Nelson worked as a cosmetologist for many years, building solid relationships with her clients before deciding to open her own salon in 2003.

Debbie and David’s path to the meat business started in property management. For decades, the couple ran a dry-cleaning service and rented a larger space to a butcher.

Joshua Barrett, a distinguished hairstylist and barber, left his career as a stylist to the stars in New York, to get back to his hometown roots. With over 20 years

Rock N Rooster is where saloon meets Nashville honky-tonk. Local musicians perform Fridays and Saturdays, and there’s line dancing every Thursday night.

Lighting and Designs USA provides unique lighting fixtures, sprawling designer furniture, tools and hardware at prices significantly below retail.

Yvonne Boothe, owner of Evans Flower Shop, knew from a young age she wanted to be a florist. She attended a design school in Houston, Texas, and landed a job

In the heart of her home kitchen, Alita Graham works her magic by whipping up cakes and cupcakes. While not having a store front, Graham's bakery “Moma’s Little Baker” does

Oxford has earned a shot at redemption. The Yellow Jackets will face Parker, the team that knocked them out of the playoffs a year ago, Friday in the Class 6A