Author visits Goodwater Library for SRP
Special to the News As part of the Goodwater Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, an award-winning author visited the library last week to read to area youth. On June 10, Negrita Smart of Dadeville visited the library as a special guest reader. The event was a success with children from the Goodwater Boys…
Read MoreYouth enjoy Goodwater Library’s summer program
Special to the News Area youth have been thoroughly enjoying Goodwater Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, with the weekly program including story time and activities. This past Tuesday children enjoyed a Vincent van Gogh inspired program. One of the books that Samantha Godsy read to the children was “Vincent Can’t Sleep.” The children then…
Read MoreRep. Robbins presents funds to Goodwater Library
Special to the News Rep. Ben Robbins made a special visit recently to the Goodwater Public Library and presented the library with a $5,000 check. Goodwater librarian Shirley Thompson said, “We are so grateful for all he does for the library.” While it has not yet been determined how this year’s…
Read MoreReckless driving leads to arrest of Equality man
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A reckless driving incident ultimately led to the arrest of an Equality man on a drug-related charge. On June 2, Deputy Payton received a call regarding a reckless driver on Alabama Highway 9. He was provided a description of the vehicle, and upon coming in contact…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes warrant, probation violation arrests
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office has made numerous arrests for warrants and probation violations recently. On May 28, Deputy Moeser went to the address of Russell Jeff Smallwood on U.S. Highway 231 to serve a warrant. Smallwood, 37 years old of Stewartville, was arrested for violation of a protection from…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen partners with Dept. of Homeland Security to identify, remove noncitizens from Alabama’s voter file
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS-USCIS) to gain access to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, a program that will be used to identify noncitizens registered to vote…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch to meet Thursday
It stopped raining enough for the lawn to get mowed and some yard work done. I had to take three showers because of the humidity, dirt and insects, but it was nice to get the yard cleaned up. I still need to get into the garden and clean it up as invasive weeds have…
Read MoreObituaries
Tony C. Abrams Tony C. Abrams, age 61, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Tony is survived by his daughter, Carley Abrams; former wife, Donna Abrams; and two brothers, Tommy Abrams (Susan) and Tim Abrams (Kristy). Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas E. “Pete” Abrams Sr. and Martha…
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Read MoreThankful for Neighborhood Watch, happy place in Union Square
The Union Square community truly misses Kenny Shaw, the best watch neighbor ever! Yes he is out of sight, but still in sight. He is laid to rest in Union Church Cemetery, still watching over the Square, especially the Neighborhood Watch meetings, still in charge, guiding Secretary Sherry and President Johnny, who are doing…
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