ADCNR announces new shooting sports opportunity
The John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge Special to the News The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces a new shooting sports event series that will take place at four ADCNR public shooting ranges starting this month. The first event in the John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge will run from 8 a.m. until…
Read MoreWhat makes good neighbors?
What makes good neighbors? Is it the old adage that says good fences make good neighbors? What if that fence is on your property, but you didn’t put it up? Are they still good neighbors? What if they move into your small community thinking they have more education or are more professional and talk…
Read MoreBlackened bass dish takes title at AWF Cook-Off State Finals
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources When consumers consider their choices for fish on the dinner menu, many opt for grouper, a delicious species found in Gulf waters. When one of the participants at the 2025 Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Wild Game Cook-Off State Finals had a choice…
Read MoreSt. Clair correctional officer arrested during large narcotics operation
Special to the News To combat contraband and illicit narcotics smuggling into Alabama prisons, the ADOC Law Enforcement Services Division; which includes Narcotics, Criminal and K-9; executed a search warrant and arrested a correctional officer at St. Clair Correctional Facility. Lieutenant Calvin Bush has been placed on mandatory leave pending dismissal. The investigation, which…
Read MoreLonging for family’s salvation
My dad’s parents both came to the United States at the turn of the 20th century. They escaped persecution of Jews that occurred before World War I. My grandpa’s family fled Odessa, Ukraine, after intense persecution. My grandpa was a young boy at the time. When troops entered their home, my grandpa’s family hid…
Read MoreAlabama Weather Network with James Spann begins Monday
Special to the News James Spann’s lifelong dream of providing weather for all areas of Alabama on a statewide network is finally coming true Monday, August 11, at noon. That’s when the Alabama Weather Network will go on the air. The groundbreaking network will be the only 24/7 digital weather channel providing weather information…
Read MoreMontgomery juvenile killed in Chilton County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:15 p.m. Saturday, August 2, has claimed the life of a Montgomery juvenile. The 17-year-old was fatally injured when the 2011 Nissan Altima the teen was driving left the roadway, went down a steep embankment and overturned. The youth was not using a…
Read MoreADOC contract security guard arrested on contraband charges at Bullock
Special to the News On July 29, the ADOC Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD) investigated contract security guard Treasure Williams for suspected promotion of prison contraband. Williams was arrested at Bullock Correctional Facility, and a subsequent search warrant was conducted at her residence in Barbour County where the following was recovered: 415 grams…
Read MoreDrug bust nets three Rockford arrests
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A recent investigation culminated in the arrests of three Rockford residents on drug-related charges, thanks to a combined effort of multiple agencies. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on Monday, July 28, a search warrant was conducted at a residence on Alabama Highway…
Read MoreMagical day at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Special to the News News from Goodwater One of Goodwater’s invaluable resources is its Youth Development Center which offers an after school program, as well as a summer camp. Both are helmed by Goodwater native Sharonna Hayes. In the last week of its 2025 Summer Camp Program, filled to…
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