ADOC makes drug bust in Montgomery
Special to the News On Tuesday, August 12, at approximately 6:10 a.m., the ADOC Narcotics and K-9 divisions, with assistance from the Montgomery Police Department SWAT, executed an arrest and search warrant at 4343 Danville Street in Montgomery. Agents made contact with Rasheena Y. Gaston inside the residence. Gaston has active warrants for trafficking methamphetamine…
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Social studies students enjoy hands-on learning
School is off to a great start with students not wasting any time learning. In the ninth grade world history classes, students have been studying the Renaissance, which included activities such as carving the statue of David out of a piece of soap, writing like DaVinci’s mirror writing and drawing using the technique of perspective.…
Read MoreALEA mourns loss of active K-9 Matyko
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected and sudden passing of active ALEA K-9 Matyko. On Tuesday, August 12, K-9 Matyko suffered a medical emergency and passed away while being transported by his handler to a veterinary hospital in Huntsville. He was 7 years old.…
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I just saw the cutest flower bed: black bark mulch with miniature gardenias. The News had a flower bed, lovingly planted by Ms. Janelle, with gladioli and roses. But the town maintenance man weed-whacked it. All I can say about that is: if he is going to do yard work on private property, he should be…
Read MoreAlabama adoption law process
It has been awhile since I addressed the adoption process in Alabama. Because the Alabama Adoption Code underwent major revisions in 2023, with most of the previous code repealed, I thought an update was warranted. After 18 months of work by representatives of the Alabama Probate Judge’s Association, Alabama Law Institute and Alabama Supreme Court…
Read MoreTougher criminal penalties to protect children should be number one priority for next Alabama legislative session
The recent arrests of eight suspects in the sexual abuse and human trafficking of 10 minors in Bibb County shocked the state. Then there were the arrests of three women for the sexual violence of a child in Limestone County. Finally, the tragic story of a 3 year old who was left in a hot car…
Read MoreTwo wrongs never make a right
Sunday was a beautiful day at Rockford Church of God. God moved again in a mighty way in Pastor Hill. Obedience played a big part of the service. Praise God; He was pleased. Now I will try to please God by being obedient. He has laid this on my heart to share with someone who…
Read MoreUnion Baptist to hold homecoming Sunday
Be careful if you are out walking or working in the yard; those snakes are still crawling. This seems to be the worse time for them as they are getting ready to hibernate in a few months. This is a transitional month with school starting back, but it still feels like summer. It’s really still…
Read MoreOur Father, which art in heaven
Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Even though this name has been so misused, misapplied, and misappropriated throughout history. I mean, what even is your actual name? People in various countries call you different things. There have been wars over which is the correct name. How many people have been slaughtered…
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