New online platform opens gateway to public service careers in all 67 counties
Special to the News A new online platform – AlabamaCountyJobs.com – has officially launched to connect individuals with career opportunities in county government across all 67 Alabama counties. The initiative is led by the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) and is designed for accessibility and ease of use, helping users discover their ideal…
Read MoreFCCLA Officer Installation Ceremony held at Coosa County Career Technical Center
The Central High School Coosa County Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter proudly hosted its annual Officer Installation Ceremony on November 4, in the Educators in Training classroom (Mrs. Worley’s room) at Coosa County Career Technical Center. This special event celebrated student leadership, community involvement and the beginning of a new year…
Read MoreCommunity calendar: Nov. 7, 2025
November 8 Fall Festival in downtown Goodwater will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 8. Vendor fee: $25 for small businesses. Registration deadline: October 25. For more information email sharonnah25@mail.com. November 9 A Veterans Day Ceremony sponsored by the Weogufka Neighborhood Watch will be held Sunday, November 9, at 2 p.m. at…
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Tutwiler visitor arrested on contraband charge
Special to the News On Wednesday, November 5, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) worked with the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) to make a contraband arrest. ADOC Narcotics Agents, with MPD K-9 and SWAT, arrested Omar Jameel Muhammad in Montgomery County. He was transported to the Elmore County Jail without incident and charged with conspiracy…
Read MoreiReady highest scores: First quarter 2025
Highest Score in 7th grade Math: Nineveh Luke Highest Score in 7th grade Reading: Scarlet Clark —————————————————————————— Highest Score in 8th grade Math: Alona Shehan Highest Score in 8th grade Reading: Alona Shehan ——————————————————————————————– Highest Score in 9th grade Math: Alizabeth Cowart Highest Score in 9th grade Reading: Alizabeth Cowart ——————————————————————————- Highest Score in 10th…
Read MoreThis old house: Older is better
I have always believed and said that old antique things are the best, even old people (smile). These young people better get with it. They want all these new fancy things, clothes, cars, jewelry, young blood, etc., but these things fall apart easily, and the young blood starts looking old. Growing up living in an…
Read MoreGov. Ivey takes action during federal government’s inaction
Special to the News On Tuesday Gov. Kay Ivey announced she is releasing $2 million of the state’s emergency funds to go towards eight food banks, serving all of Alabama’s 67 counties. This came on the fourth day of the month, which is the first day some of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients…
Read MoreNWTF makes substantial donation for wildlife management in Alabama
Special to the News The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently allocated $389,018 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds and Tag Funds for wild turkey projects in Alabama. Of that total, $80,214 was donated to the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR)…
Read MoreLocal newspapers are valuable resource
Have you ever thought about the value of your local newspaper? I know many feel it is about big news events and editorials; however, have you thought about what a great tool it is in researching family history? Finding out what your ancestors were up to? Discovering the real truth in those family stories? Sadly,…
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