Safe cars save lives: Know before you go
ALEA shares winter weather safety tips ahead of Arctic blast Special to the News As winter weather approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, urges all citizens to prioritize their safety on the roads by taking essential steps to winterize their vehicles and practice safe driving techniques during adverse weather conditions. ALEA…
Read MoreCongratulations to Central High School seniors
We are pleased to announce that every Central High School senior who took the state-mandated Civics Exam, a requirement for all public school students in order to graduate, passed with an impressive school average score of 88%. All the seniors received a Certificate of Achievement to commemorate being one step closer to graduation. Pictured are some of the seniors with their certificates.
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreALEA responds to homicide investigation in Montgomery
Three suspects apprehended Special to the News On Tuesday, January 7, at approximately 12:30 p.m., troopers assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division and Protective Services Division, special agents assigned to the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and ALEA’s Aviation Unit all responded to assist the Montgomery Police Department…
Read MoreStay safe; extreme cold temperatures can lead to medical emergencies
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health, or ADPH, urges the public to know the signs and symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite and take extra precautions during times of extremely cold weather such as those being experienced in the state this week. Hypothermia is a medical emergency that can lead to death.…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
January 18 Third Saturday Trade Day in Millerville will be held at the Bibb Graves Community Center on Saturday, January 18, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shops open inside will include furniture, glassware, jewelry, baby clothes and items, linenes, fabric, florals, Pyrex, Fireking, vintage handbags, lamps, all kinds of home décor, old signs, collectibles,…
Read MoreContract security officer arrested at Easterling Correctional Facility
Special to the News On Friday, January 3, a contraband incident was reported at Easterling Correctional Facility. The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD) arrested contract security officer Khamya Rynea Walker and charged her with second-degree promoting prison contraband, conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime and possession of a…
Read MoreObituaries
Deborah Paulette “Debbie” Blackwood Graveside memorial service for Ms. Deborah Paulette Blackwood, 72, of Goodwater, will be Monday, January 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Greenview Cemetery in Goodwater. Ms. Blackwood passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Goodwater Healthcare Center. She was born on May 24, 1952, in Alexander City to James…
Read MoreAlabamians talking football, snow
Everybody in our community seems to talk about football. I want to weigh in, but not so much that I get booted to the opinion page. We are entirely sick of it. Weeks, injuries, draft portals… and we still don’t have a champion. One school needs to go coach shopping, now. The other school…
Read MoreNew year provides opportunity for reflection
This time of the year always provides a good opportunity for reflection. We can look back at the previous year and see what we’ve accomplished or didn’t accomplish. Maybe there are some regrets in what we did or didn’t do. If that is the case, we can start with a new and clean slate for…
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