Attorney General Steve Marshall launches bid for U.S. Senate
Special to the News Last Thursday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced his candidacy for the United States Senate, releasing the following statement: “I’m running. “It’s the honor of a lifetime serving as your attorney general. We’ve taken bold action and gotten things done for Alabama and our country – from standing strong…
Read MoreCoosa County 4-H members headed to Columbiana
Special to the News By Dr. Shannon Davis, director Coosa County Extension Office The school bell rings. The piercing sound echoing through the halls represents the last bell of the year as students and teachers alike anticipate the summer season which is now upon them. For many students the season is characterized by long,…
Read MoreRichville VFD bingo next Saturday
Well, June is here! Now that Memorial Day has passed, summer has officially started. However, for some students and teachers school is not out just yet. Summer classes at Central started this week for four weeks, so you might see the yellow bus on the road. They have several pick-up and drop-off locations around…
Read MoreThe art you find in a Waffle House
Waffle House. My waitress has a bunch of tattoos. The women customers in the booth behind mine are talking about it in voices loud enough to alter the migratory patterns of waterfowl. “Did you see ALL her tattoos? Our waitress?” “I know.” “Why do they DO that to themselves?” “I know.” I personally do…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen adds Virginia to growing list of AVID partners
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, welcomes Virginia as the tenth state to join the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) voter file maintenance program. With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, Virginia is the latest state to join the cutting-edge system created by Allen. Alabama has previously entered…
Read More“Lock Card Everywhere” recommended for EBT cards
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Human Resources, or DHR, is strongly recommending all EBT users to utilize the new Lock/Unlock feature on the ConnectEBT app and website, especially the “Lock Card Everywhere” option which will help block out of state fraud. From May 2023 to December 20, 2024, Alabama DHR…
Read MoreDrugs: A deadly device of the devil #1
During the seven years of the Vietnam War 58,000 Americans died in battle. In 2016, drug overdoses killed more Americans than the entire Vietnam War did. More Americans have died as the result of drugs, including alcohol, than in all the wars that the United States has participated in since the American Revolution. By…
Read MoreSen. Tuberville makes it official for governor, leaves open Senate seat for competitive race
So all of the speculation is now over, and he made it official this past week. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced that he is running to be the next governor of the state of Alabama. It started off as a rumor and then a lot of talk, and now he is for certain a…
Read MoreObituaries
Eric Belcher Eric Belcher, 65, of Rockford, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. The beloved son of the late Freeman Belcher Sr. and Lucretia Williams, he was born in Sussex, New Jersey, on March 4, 1960. After spending his early years…
Read MoreGov. Ivey promotes Free Fishing Day across Alabama waters
Special to the News Last Friday Gov. Kay Ivey invited the public to participate in Alabama’s Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 7. The event allows residents and non-residents to enjoy the outstanding fishing Alabama has to offer without purchasing a fishing license. Free Fishing Day is part of National Fishing and Boating…
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