Westwater Resources announces Coosa Graphite Deposit’s acceptance to FAST-41 U.S. federal permitting framework
Special to the News Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company, recently announced that the Coosa Graphite Deposit (“Coosa”) has been designated as a “covered project” under FAST-41 and added to the federal permitting dashboard. Designation as a FAST-41 covered project supports a more coordinated and transparent federal permitting process,…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We have now started a study on “Revelation.” Join us for class held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship Church, located at 8780 Coosa Co. Rd. 56, Weogufka, 35183. For questions please call 256-391-7353 or email patgaither278@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome!
Read MoreHeaven – is everyone going there?
A popular religious song says, “When we all get to heaven…” This may be referring to those saved by the blood of Christ, but there are those who believe that everyone is going to be in heaven. Is this popular idea taught in scripture? The Bible says that God has provided salvation and a…
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April 17 It’s that time again! Summer Camp registration is now OPEN. This year’s theme is mythical creatures! The cost of camp is $175 and includes lodging, meals, a shirt, and most importantly lots of fun! Spots will go quick! Half of the payment was due by Feb. 26. The remaining balance will be due…
Read MoreOverview of some recently enacted bills
The Alabama Legislature’s 2026 Legislative Session ended with 1,046 pieces of legislation introduced. There were 666 (not sure if that is a sign) bills introduced in the House and 380 in the Senate. Of those, 119 House bills were enacted with another 11 delivered to the governor for action. Of the 380 Senate bills,…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces indictment of former International Motor Sports Hall of Fame bookkeeper
Special to the News Last Friday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment and arrest of former International Motor Sports Hall of Fame employee Karen Lakey, 56, of Munford, on one count of the use of public employment for personal gain or gain of a family member. Lakey turned herself into the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreConservation Advisory Board meets in Montgomery on April 30
Special to the News The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) will hold its second meeting of 2026 on Thursday, April 30. The meeting will take place at the Alabama State Capitol Auditorium, 600 Dexter Avenue, in Montgomery. Registration for those wishing to address the board will be from 9-9:30 a.m. The meeting will begin…
Read MoreApril 6-12, 2026
Jail population as of April 12: 31 inmates Males: 26 Females: 5 ARRESTS On April 6, Deputy Brown arrested Roger Lee Champion, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Receiving Stolen Property, Attempting to Elude, Reckless Driving, Driving while Revoked, Driving on the Wrong Side of the Highway, Improper Lane Usage, Operating…
Read MoreThe room full of adolescence
I was in a hotel with a few hundred Mennonites. I walked into the hotel at noon. At first, I was confused inasmuch as the lobby was full of cape dresses, plain suits and broad-brimmed hats. Some of the older men had beards; some were clean-shaven. The women wore head coverings. I thought maybe…
Read MoreHomewood man dies in St. Clair County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 13, has claimed the life of a Homewood man. Charles W. Wade, 81, was fatally injured when the 2003 Saturn Ion he was driving struck the 2012 Isuzu NPR Commercial Truck driven by Randall D. Clarke, 24, of Vincent. Wade…
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