Crowded at the top in 2026
While the 2026 Alabama gubernatorial election is still some time away, a competitive race with multiple candidates is beginning to build and could bring several benefits to the state. Here’s what’s known so far about the 2026 Alabama gubernatorial election. The incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey is term-limited and cannot seek re-election in 2026. This creates an open race, attracting significant interest from several potential candidates.…
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June 8-12 It’s Vacation Bible School time at Kellyton Baptist Church! Magnified: Discovering the bigness of God in the smallest of things! (Theme: Psalm 34:3) VBS will be held June 8-12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Family Night will be June 12. Kids will need to be at the church at their regular time, and…
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Memorial Day is this Monday, May 26. It is a federal holiday to honor and mourn the U. S. military personnel who died in service during the line of duty. It has been observed since 1868, known then as Decoration Day following the end of the Civil War. In 1968, Congress changed…
Read MoreSenior Baccalaureate Service encourages seniors as they enter next season of their life
Family, friends and faculty celebrated the graduating class of 2025 in a faith-based graduation service Sunday evening at the Weogufka Family Worship Center. Members of the worship team, Tabitha Hyatt and Mylon Dailey, welcomed guests with worship songs. Student Government Association (SGA) member Luis Martinez emceed, and SGA president Traci Cox led the attendees in…
Read MoreHonor Rolls
A Honor Roll Shehan, Alona Marie 7th grade ——————————————————- Adair, Caleb Tyuan 8th grade Cowart, Alizabeth Caprice 8th grade Gaddis, Caiden Lamar 8th grade Penton, Micha Randol 8th grade Stevens, Henley Madison 8th grade A/B Honor Roll 7th Grade Greene, Anthony Tyrone Welch, Kortlyn R’Riann Yates, Jenni Marie 8th Grade Franklin, Christopher Jay Jones,…
Read MoreFinal dispatch from the Camino
We entered Santiago de Compostela at 2:11 p.m. On foot. We’d been hiking since sunup. Our pace was slow. Our clothes, threadbare. I was muttering the 23rd Psalm – a kind of private meditation on the trail. Two tired pilgrims. Thirty-six days on the trail. Five hundred miles. Thousands of public toilets, none of…
Read MoreKids’ summer adventure items at Jenny’s General; Vintage Vibe plays tonight
We have lost another goose and a gosling. I really am devastated and not sure I want to continue raising animals when some protect these predators because they feel they are pretty. I have put up fences, coops, electric, had the boys peeing around the perimeter, setting traps, and yet my livestock still suffers…
Read MoreNinth grade students enjoy annual field trip to Berman’s World History Museum
The Berman’s World History Museum provides an opportunity for ninth grade world history students to “Take a trip around the world!” right here in Alabama. Students enjoy the two floors of displays and five exhibits as they complete a scavenger hunt book looking for items they learned about in class throughout the year. Once the students find the items they have to sketch them…
Read MoreCentral High School recognizes academic excellence during awards programs, seniors awarded $776,444 in scholarships
The seventh through eleventh grade awards program recognized students on Honor Roll, as well as Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student in each grade level and subject. iReady Highest Scorers were recognized and awarded a medal. Principal Lee also presented the Principal Leadership awards. Students were also recognized for their service, including 42 Student Government Association members receiving…
Read MorePeople petting my peeves
After squawking about community journalism for a few months, I ran out of air. I coasted a few weeks. And while I was gone I saw one of my all-time favorite bumper stickers. In small, plain print, it asked, “Do you follow Jesus this closely?” Now tailgating is one of my pet peeves. I have…
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