Veterans
Monthly column by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville Our nation’s veterans deserve to be celebrated every day. They have bravely put their lives on the line so that Americans can walk freely. In November we celebrate numerous veteran-related holidays: The Marine Corps’ Birthday, National Veteran Small Business Week and Veterans Day, to name a…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
November 30 Iron Bowl Bingo Night at Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville, will be held Saturday, November 30, beginning at about 5 p.m. Wear your team colors! Prizes for the best outfit and best team spirit. Bingo cards are 50 cents each. Food will be available. December 7 The Kellyton Christmas Celebration, a FREE event,…
Read MoreAlabama GOP sees significant gains with minority voters in 2024 election
Special to the News In addition to picking up 40 seats across the state, the Alabama Republican Party continued to see increased support from minority voters – highlighted by significant gains – during the 2024 general election. These gains were particularly noteworthy in rural areas, where the GOP flipped three seats in districts with…
Read MorePrayers of North Alabama
On Highway 67, atop Priceville Mountain, stands the Cross of North Alabama. The 121-foot cross stands proudly in a flawless blue sky, overlooking a rural Morgan County. The base of the enormous cross is peppered in Post-It notes. All sizes, all colors. Flapping in the autumn breeze. These notes are prayers from those who…
Read MoreRight to our own opinions on things
Each one of us is an individual with the right to our own opinions on things. We are not required to agree with each other, but we are encouraged to accept people for who they are. We are not required to like each other, but we are encouraged to not mistreat each other. In…
Read MoreThanksgiving
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). Americans celebrated November 28 this year as a special day of Thanksgiving! There is so much to be thankful for each and every day and perhaps especially on this day. I am thankful……
Read MoreThankful for all God has done
My bonus great-granddaughter, Kelseigh “Miss Princess” Sims. Photo submitted Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in this Thanksgiving season. I am thankful for all God has done for me and my family. I am thankful for friends and loved ones. I send special thanks to some special people of God who not only served for their…
Read MoreObituaries
Dottie Marie Grimes Dottie Marie Grimes, age 94, of Weogufka, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Dottie is survived by her son, Tim Grimes (Amy); her grandchildren, Travis Grimes (Stacey), Wendy Nordquist (Pete), Jeremy Grimes (Christy), and Chad Grimes (Katie); 5 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; and her siblings, Mary Patterson, Erbie Bryant, Roscoe Collins,…
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The cousins have gathered; the feasting has begun. We are all so thankful that hunting season has come. I am thankful for our peace and quiet, for the beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the country, for the lack of crowds, for the lack of traffic and lights. Sure we have things we can improve…
Read MoreGov. Ivey proclaims Small Business Saturday, calls on Alabamians to join her in shopping local
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday called on Alabamians to show their support for the backbone of the state’s economy – small businesses – by proclaiming the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 30, as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama. This annual event highlights the vital role small businesses play in…
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