The volunteers
The 71-year-old man cradled a small, juvenile robin in his hand. He fed the bird soggy dog-food pellets with tweezers. The bird was injured badly. But not dead. “Sssshhh,” he said as he fed the bird. He’s rehabilitated hundreds – maybe thousands – of birds over the last 20 years. About 100 million…
Read MoreNew Alabama laws
Several new Alabama laws became effective on October 1, including a law providing immunity for first responders to provide aid to police and fire dogs, the Community Pharmacy Relief Act potentially impacting prescription costs for patients, “Parker’s Law” offering an exemption from jury duty for nursing mothers, and law raising the age of medical consent for minors from 14…
Read MoreFree naloxone kits offered to public at Elmore County Health Department
Special to the News Because of the success of the ongoing distribution of free naloxone at the Montgomery County Health Department, the Elmore County Health Department has begun a similar offering at a second location. Tim Hatch, administrator of the East Central Public Health District, said, “We see a clear need in the River…
Read MoreEasterling officer arrested on contraband charge
Special to the News On Saturday, September 20, a contraband incident was reported at Easterling Correctional Facility. Correctional Officer Trainee Lanay Jones was observed passing food to an inmate. The inmate was searched, and contraband was found and confiscated. Jones refused to give a statement and resigned her position with ADOC. On October 2,…
Read MoreVerse of the Week:
“Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” – Proverbs 15:16-17
Read MoreALEA increases public safety efforts in City of Montgomery
Special to the News In response to the recent acts of violence in Montgomery and at the direction of Gov. Kay Ivey, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is increasing its public safety efforts in the City of Montgomery and surrounding areas. Effective immediately, ALEA will be expanding the patrol footprint of its Capitol…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Teacher of the Month, Justine Clark
Congratulations to Justine Clark for being chosen as the Teacher of the Month. This is Mrs. Clark’s fourth year working at Central High School (CHS) as a paraprofessional overseeing students in seventh through twelfth grades on their intervention and Edgenuity coursework. Mrs. Clark’s philosophy when working with each of our students is to love them. She added, “Love them on their…
Read MoreTwo arrested on contraband charges
Special to the News On Wednesday, October 1, two individuals attempted to promote prison contraband at Ventress Correctional Facility. The Alabama Department of Corrections K-9 and Narcotics units initiated an investigation. The suspects were identified as Reco Dynell Harris and Ariyana Cateera Edwards. ADOC agents collaborated with the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force to…
Read MoreALEA participates in National Pedestrian Safety Month: Drivers urged to stay alert, slow down
Special to the News October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind drivers to stay alert and look out for pedestrians, because every step matters. In 2024, Alabama experienced a tragic toll on…
Read MoreWalk and Talk, Science Fair, parent conferences a success
The Central High School Walk and Talk, which included the Coosa County Science Fair and parent conferences, was held last Thursday, October 2. While coming to view the science fair projects, parents were also given an opportunity to conference with their child’s teacher to find out ways they can help their child improve…
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