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Goodwater VFD awarded grant for new CPR devices

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  By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Goodwater Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce that it is the recipient of a grant which enabled the department to purchase new equipment. The department was recently awarded funds through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from FEMA. This grant allowed the department to place $50,000…

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Westwater Resources applauds recent executive orders which emphasize importance of critical minerals such as battery-grade graphite

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National Energy Emergency Executive Order to unleash mining, production of critical minerals   Special to the News   Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company, applauds the recent executive orders issued by the White House that emphasize the importance of critical minerals, which include battery-grade graphite. In a January 20 executive order…

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Rep. Ed Oliver, Sen. Andrew Jones file legislation to establish Alabama Veterans Resources Center

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Special to the News   Rep. Ed Oliver and Alabama Sen. Andrew Jones have filed legislation to establish the Alabama Veterans Resources Center (AVRC). The Alabama Veterans Resource Center will serve as a sustainable, one-stop resource center that prioritizes holistic support for veterans, military personnel and their families. It will focus on mental and physical…

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Community journalism is precious thing

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  I think we need to send “Sean of the South” a newspaper. His column last week made him sound like a newsprint addict. But he writes a column syndicated for rural newspapers. Maybe he just likes to see his work in print. So do I. I think we need to send everyone in the…

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ADOC makes significant narcotics seizure, arrests at Elmore Correctional Facility

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Special to the News   On Saturday, February 1, the Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD) Central Region K-9 team received information relating to individuals trespassing at the Elmore Correctional Facility in Elmore. The team immediately responded and intercepted the suspects, who were attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison. Two suspects…

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Rebel Homesteaders class, seed swap tomorrow in Equality

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  The quiet of winter, not a lot happening in the community. Equality Volunteer Fire Department activities are in the background, updating the lodge kitchen and preparing for the upcoming fundraising season. Rebel Homesteaders of Coosa and Elmore counties will be holding a healthy eating class on February 8 at 9 a.m. at Jenny’s General…

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Oxford pedestrian killed in crash

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Special to the News   A two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 6 p.m. Monday, February 3, has claimed the life of an Oxford man. The pedestrian; Herbert M. Blair, 61, who was walking in the roadway; was fatally injured when he was struck by the 2016 Nissan Maxima driven by Norma…

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Rep. Figures announces bill to broaden health care coverage because of Alabama’s refusal to expand Medicaid

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Special to the News   Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) announced on Tuesday that he is a lead co-sponsor for the Cover Outstanding Vulnerable Expansion-Eligible Residents Now (COVER Now) Act to expand health care coverage to millions of Americans who remain uninsured because of state-level refusals to accept federal Medicaid expansion funds. “People across Alabama…

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Wetumpka man killed in Elmore County crash

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Special to the News   A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. Monday, February 3, has claimed the life of a Wetumpka man. Melvin Smith Jr., 62, who was a passenger in the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550, was fatally injured when the Mercedes-Benz left the roadway and struck a tree. Smith was not…

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