Registration for 2024 youth dove hunts opens August 26
Special to the News The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) provides several youth dove hunt opportunities throughout the state each fall. A simple hunting setup combined with a fun, family-friendly atmosphere makes WFF’s youth dove hunts an ideal way to introduce young…
Read MoreFundraisers, community events coming up
More work for me on this old homestead. Not yet finished on the drywall as I really hate mud and sanding, so I keep getting distracted with stripping paint off the door trim. Spending more time at home has been a big help in making renovation projects move forward. It has also helped in…
Read MoreRegistration for Alabama’s Hunting 101 workshops now open
Immediately following the workshops, participants are encouraged to use their new skills by small game hunting on the WMA with assistance from experienced mentors. Photo by Billy Pope, ADCNR Special to the News For those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family experience, Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunting (AMH)…
Read MoreAG Marshall executes multiple search warrants, serves temporary restraining orders against illegal gambling facilities in Selma
Special to the News On Monday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced temporary restraining orders, or TRO, have been obtained against five illegal gambling facilities in Selma. Pursuant to the TROs, the facilities must cease all operations, the property cannot be used or accessed, and there can be no further financial transactions connected with the…
Read MoreVerse of the Week
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” – James 1:2-4
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Read MoreCommission approves Transportation Plan, discusses sidewalk, more
During its meeting Tuesday, the County Commission approved by majority vote to remove the current chair and elect a new chair to allow other commissioners the opportunity to serve in the position. The County Commission, pictured from left, is comprised of District 5 Commissioner Lamar Daugherty (newly elected chair), District 4 Commissioner Ronnie Joiner, District…
Read MoreRockford meeting mostly tables, discussion
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The July meeting of the Rockford Town Council once again saw little action, with most agenda items tabled or for discussion only. The only action taken during the 36-minute meeting was to unanimously approve the June meeting minutes and June financial statements, as well as unanimously approving denying…
Read MoreSenior government students create human timeline
Special to the News As part of their study of the origins of American government, groups of senior government students compete to see who can correctly order the influences on American government the quickest. The students used their knowledge gained from reading, discussions and note taking to order and explain items such as Ancient Rome,…
Read MoreAlabama county officials to gather August 20-22 for educational convention
Special to the News More than 600 county officials and employees across Alabama will gather in Orange Beach from August 20-22 for the Association of County Commissions of Alabama’s (ACCA) 96th Annual Convention. To be held at the Perdido Beach Resort, the convention will feature notable speakers and presentations to assist counties in “RE:solving”…
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