Ninth grade World History students simulate Renaissance artistry
Ninth grade world history students have been studying the Renaissance, which culminated in simulating artistic activities of the era. The students were challenged to carve the statue of David, but they used a bar of soap rather than white marble. They also had to include a museum label for their statue which included the name of the sculptor, the time period in history, where it…
Read MoreRichville VFD to host bingo tomorrow
I think everyone will agree that August this year will break records for high temperatures. While we get an occasional rain, it is mostly dry and hot! I’m glad that I have great air conditioning in my house, but the power bill is no fun to receive. Oh well, one is a trade-off for…
Read MoreUpdate from Gov. Ivey: Jackson Hospital
Special to the News On Monday the leadership of Jackson Hospital announced the approval of an agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and a plan to emerge from bankruptcy. This action, which paves the way for the release of the previously agreed upon $40 million from the State for capital expenses,…
Read MoreWhere you come from
There was an old man sitting outside the dusty bar. He sat in a plastic lawn chair. There was a dog with him. The dog was either asleep or dead. He was whittling a stick for no reason—the old man, not the dog. This is what old men did before TikTok. A truck…
Read MoreFox in Billingsley area of Autauga County confirmed positive for rabies; precautions advised
Special to the News A fox found late last week on private property in the general vicinity of the Billingsley junction, where U.S. Highway 82 and Autauga County Road 1 intersect, has been confirmed positive for rabies. The property owner noticed the fox acting abnormally and having difficulty moving and promptly notified the Alabama Department…
Read MoreFox in Billingsley area of Autauga County confirmed positive for rabies; precautions advised
Special to the News A fox found late last week on private property in the general vicinity of the Billingsley junction, where U.S. Highway 82 and Autauga County Road 1 intersect, has been confirmed positive for rabies. The property owner noticed the fox acting abnormally and having difficulty moving and promptly notified the Alabama Department…
Read MoreIs God male or female, or something more?
A colleague asked me to send a press release announcing a “Ducks Unlimited” meeting. I used my “local distribution” list ensuring adjacent communities would get the word. I began, “Ducks Unlimited will have their meeting” at such and such. An editor sent a one-word reply: “its.” Certainly, he was correct. The organization is singular,…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen praises permanent end to burdensome business reporting requirement for small business owners
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, praises the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) for its decision to issue a final rule permanently removing the requirement for U.S. companies and persons to report beneficial ownership information to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act. The beneficial ownership…
Read MoreScience students enjoying lab lessons
Mary White’s physics students have been busy using the scientific method to determine which variable affects the period of a pendulum: mass, length of string, or angle of release. Destini Kelly, pictured, is demonstrating. Jacques Mitchell’s Earth science students, Zane Bryant and Albritain Roberson, are using the triple beam balance to find the…
Read MoreSen. Tuberville attends grand opening of Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville
Special to the News This week U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) attended the grand opening of Auburn University’s Applied Research Institute in Huntsville. The new 90,000 square-foot facility will be helping equip the next generation of engineers, scientists and technicians to solve national security issues and will help support space innovation and exploration.…
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