Pipe among Alabama-made products being installed at State Parks
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources One of the goals for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is to use Alabama-sourced materials as much as possible for construction projects, especially for the $228 million in expenditures to upgrade, renovate and enhance its 21 State…
Read MoreTennessee teen killed in watercraft incident
Special to the News A two-vessel related incident involving personal watercrafts, or PWCs, at approximately 2 p.m. Monday, July 7, has claimed the life of a 17-year-old juvenile from Tennessee. The 17-year-old was fatally injured after falling from an inflatable tube which was being towed by an 11-foot SEADOO PWC operated by another…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt celebrates Senate passage of Lulu’s Law
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) on Tuesday celebrated Senate passage of Lulu’s Law, her bipartisan legislation named in honor of 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin, that would direct the Federal Communication Commission to issue an order providing that shark attacks are events for which wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) may be transmitted. “Just over…
Read MoreSpeak up, do something
I thank God for Terry and Ran Wilson and whoever keeps Lena and Patsy Johnston’s surroundings looking good and clear of seeing deer before they jump out in front of you. Last Monday after I complained about the roadside grass needing cutting, well I experienced the need. Coming from Rockford on…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces Court of Criminal Appeals upholds Blount County murder conviction
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the convictions of Bryan Craig Fox, 54, of Oneonta, for murder and unlawful possession of a firearm. Fox was convicted in the Blount County Circuit Court on May 21, 2024. In November 2021, Fox was living in Oneonta with his…
Read MoreMississippi woman injured in vessel-related fire in Cullman County
Special to the News A single-vessel related fire that occurred at approximately 6 p.m. Sunday, July 6, has resulted in the injury of a Mississippi woman. Katherine E. Goodwin; 30, of Florence, Miss.; was injured as the 20-foot Runabout vessel she was a passenger on caught on fire. Goodwin and the three other…
Read MoreThoughts on roads
I always read Ms. Ruby’s column. And I often wonder why some roads get more maintenance attention than others. Is it the squeaky wheel syndrome, with the road department responding to complaints? In my experience, the department responds when and if or whatever. I really don’t think there is a systemic approach. Every property owner,…
Read MoreGov. Ivey deploys search, rescue team to Texas
Special to the News Yesterday Gov. Kay Ivey announced Alabama is assisting Texas in their search and rescue mission following the devastating flooding. The 40-person team being deployed includes Alabama Task Force 1 out of Mobile, Tuscaloosa Fire and Saraland Fire. “Search and rescue remains the goal, and Alabama is going to do all…
Read MoreObituaries
Raymond Glenn Hendrix Funeral service for Mr. Raymond Glenn Hendrix, 66, of Goodwater, was Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Brandon Keel and Bro. Sam Kaufman officiated. Mr. Raymond Glenn “Bean” Hendrix, known affectionately as Glenn, passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 66. Born…
Read MoreKelly’s Crossroads holding grand opening tomorrow
Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July! I did. It was different than years past, but good. Hard to believe that it’s less than a month before school starts back. Congratulations to Jason and Jamie Thornton on the opening of Kelly’s Crossroads. They have been open for a while, getting everything worked out.…
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