ADPH announces first case of measles in Alabama since 2002; MMR vaccination is encouraged
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) was notified Monday that a child under 5 years of age living in North Alabama has been confirmed to have measles. The unvaccinated child contracted measles while traveling out of the United States. The child did not attend daycare or school, and entities…
Read MoreJenny’s General gets a facelift
In Equality, Jenny’s General Store has gotten a facelift. Fresh coat of paint, updated trim, cleaned up front porch, but the biggest impact is the greenhouse is coming down. A local couple has been working on it for a few days and cleared out the interior, and as of last weekend the front half…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreAlabama redistricting litigation means state Senate districts could see new lines in 2026 election cycle
Congressional redistricting has made the headlines as states across the nation battle ahead of the mid-term elections in 2026. The stakes are high as both parties work to add to their majorities in the U.S. House of Representatives. Alabama has had its own set of redistricting issues that have also made the news this past…
Read MoreWaiting for takeoff
We were sitting on a plane. Awaiting takeoff. I am convinced that if you live wrongly, if you treat your fellow man poorly, if you are selfish, if you are not a good person, you will die and wake up in Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. You will be condemned to…
Read MoreLessons from hardworking ants
Happy birthday to Union Square’s Mrs. Joyce Taylor. We hope you had a wonderful blessed day yesterday. Happy birthday to all August babies. I thank God for men who don’t mind working and being like the ants – smart, hardworking guys like my beloved Butch Hardman, our neighbors Thomas and Tim Taylor, Pastor Ivor…
Read MoreImportance of voting
Vote for Pedro! I saw one of these signs on a flight to town last week. For those who don’t know, this is a reference to a mediocre comedy movie from the 1980s. All joking aside, as I write this, the municipal election is going on. I hope you vote! May you choose leadership…
Read MoreThe Bible and baptism
In the New Testament we read of the baptism of Moses, the baptism of suffering, the baptism of John, the baptism of fire, the baptism of the Holy Ghost, and water baptism. But as Paul was writing the book of Ephesians about 63 A.D. he stated that there is only one baptism (Ephesians 4:5). In…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
September 8-9 ServSafe Managers Course: Boost food safety skills with ServSafe training! Working in food service? Need a ServSafe certification? Alabama Extension’s ServSafe training program gives food service workers the tools they need to succeed. These classes meet food service safety standards required by the Alabama Department of Public Health. This course will be held…
Read MoreSecretary of State Wes Allen: “Absentee ballot harvesting is not being tolerated in Alabama.”
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, is providing an election integrity update to Alabama voters following the recent arrests of four individuals charged with absentee ballot harvesting. “The Secretary of State’s Office remains vigilant in its pursuit of election integrity and the protection of your vote. We will continue to assist…
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