South-central Alabama school board leaders advance in AASB Academy
Massie achieves Level II Special to the News Local school board members from south-central Alabama were among 289 education leaders statewide recognized for their commitment to ongoing professional development as part of the Alabama Association of School Board’s 2025 Fall District Meeting series held throughout the state, which concluded last week. The District…
Read MoreStewartville woman arrested for drugs, warrants
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A woman from the Stewartville area was arrested last Tuesday on warrants and drug-related charges. On September 30, Deputy Brown responded to a call on Sarah Lane in reference to harassment. He was told that a Ms. Hamilton had been in the victim’s yard yelling at him…
Read MoreIs our country burning down?
We seem to be at a crossroads determining how we want to live here in the United States of America. We will always have different opinions, different goals and/or different beliefs, but are they required to be SO very different? Why does it seem so many people want to be identified by their family…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
October 19 Everyone is invited to the Fourteenth Pastoral Appreciation honoring Rev. Lorenzo and Sis. Dianne Caldwell of The Almighty God Baptist Church in Goodwater on Sunday, October 19, at 2:30 p.m. Theme: I Timothy 5:17-18. Guest speaker: Rev. David Staples, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Barfield. Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!”…
Read MoreObituaries
George “Big George” Richard Long Funeral service for Mr. George Richard Long, 79, of Kellyton, will be Friday, October 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. James Long will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 10, from…
Read MoreHistoric municipal election run-offs behind us, Alabama statewide party primaries next
Some of the recent municipal elections will be one for the historic books in Alabama. In our state, presidential elections draw the most voters to the polls, far above other races, including those for governor or other statewide races. So when record amounts of folks showed up at the ballot box for run-off elections…
Read MoreWorry: What does the Bible say about it?
Almost everyone is affected to some degree by worry. Some are anxious about money (or a lack of it); others over their job; some worry about their family. Perhaps many are anxious about their health, death, or old age. We need to realize that worry effects our health (mentally and physically) and our happiness.…
Read MoreALEA SBI launches officer-involved shooting investigation in Birmingham
Special to the News On Saturday, October 4, at approximately 3:40 a.m., special agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation launched an investigation into an officer‐involved shooting involving an officer with the Birmingham Police Department. The incident occurred when an altercation ensued between two individuals in the 400 block…
Read MoreSome flowers for fall garden color available at Jenny’s General
It was so nice to get some rain this past week. I hope we get some more so I can over seed my lawn and get the pasture growing soon. We have been working with our new LGD, and they are learning quickly to stay in the yard and not to chase the barn…
Read MoreSociety seeks public’s support in effort to save old Extension building
Congratulations to LeeBoys BBQ on their opening this past week. So go by and try out Rockford’s newest restaurant. Also, they are open for Sunday lunch. Check out their Facebook page for times and menu. Another new business coming to Rockford is Enoch’s Hardware Bait and Tackle in the old Smith hardware store, the…
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