Schools weekly calendar: Nov. 17-21, 2025
Parade of Trees flyer
Church calendar: Nov. 14, 2025
December 7 Equality Methodist Church is excited to host a special singing by the Dixie Echoes Quartet on Sunday, December 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, located at 281 Ala. Hwy. 259, Equality. Dixie Echoes is one of America’s pioneer gospel groups and has had six members inducted into the Southern Gospel…
Read MoreYou can’t do that no more
“You can’t say that word anymore,” snapped the female cashier. She was reprimanding an older man customer in the supermarket. The cashier was very matter-of-fact, glaring at the elderly man from across the cash register like he’d just drop-kicked a kitten. Meantime, a teenage girl was bagging his groceries, eyes averted downward. “Wait,” the man…
Read MoreVerse of the Week: Nov. 14, 2025
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” – Ephesians 4:32
Read MoreAG Marshall announces conviction of Eleventh Judicial Circuit judge for abuse of public office
Special to the News Last Friday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of Gilbert Porterfield Self Sr., former presiding judge of Alabama’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit, on 16 felony counts and one misdemeanor. After a three-week trial, a Lauderdale County jury found Self guilty on 17 counts for using his office for personal gain, lying…
Read MoreAG Marshall files suit against Cullman IV infusion clinic for administering dangerous, unapproved weight loss drugs
Special to the News On Monday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Cullman County Circuit Court granted his request for a temporary restraining order against Aurora IV and Wellness, a Cullman-based IV infusion clinic, and its owners, Amanda and Chris Medders. The attorney general alleges that the defendants illegally administered unsafe, research-grade weight loss…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Students of the Month
Central High School proudly recognizes Charley Franklin, a seventh grader from Hollins, as November’s Student of the Month. Charley, the daughter of Melissa Hammonds, is known for her positive attitude, dedication to learning and friendly nature that brightens every classroom she enters. Her teachers describe her as a motivated student who consistently goes above and…
Read MoreSome Veterans Day history
November has arrived with contrasting weather days. Early this week, we broke or tied record low temperatures, then by the time you read this we are supposed to have lows in the 40s to 50s and highs in the 70s. While I don’t want early winter, it would be great for my sinuses and allergies…
Read MoreCaution on the road: ALEA reminds motorists to stay alert as deer movement increases statewide
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding motorists to use extra caution on Alabama’s roadways this time of year, as deer activity and vehicle-versus-wildlife crashes increase significantly during the fall and early winter months. According to crash data from ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, troopers investigated 1,652 vehicle-versus-wildlife crashes statewide in…
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