IRS-Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office warns seniors of rising financial fraud ahead of Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Special to the News As World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaches on June 15, IRS Criminal Investigation’s Atlanta Field Office is drawing attention to financial crimes targeting the elderly. Elder abuse takes many forms, with financial fraud being one of the most devastating. According to the 2025 Internet Crime Complaint Center’s report released…
Read MoreStumbling over a problem
Yesterday I literally saw someone stumble over the next little problem for Rockford. Sidewalks are the town’s domain. After much back-and-forth, the sidewalk in front of the Courthouse was repaired, at the county’s expense. However, there is a courtyard next to the Courthouse. So there is about 40 feet of crumbling sidewalk left for…
Read MoreWorry
It has been said that nine out of 10 people worry. There are a lot of reasons why people are anxious in 2026. Some are worried over finances, gas prices, grocery prices, their job, their children. Some are anxious about their health, death, or old age. We need to realize that worry effects our…
Read MoreNew business opens in Equality
Good news for Equality, a new business has opened. Big John’s Liquidation is now up and running at the corner of Highway 9 and County Road 98 in downtown Equality! They offer great deals on a variety of items, and inventory changes regularly. Also, they will be running the antique shop next door, and…
Read MoreCHS Honor Roll
All A’s All Year 7th Grade Henderson, Carson Adam 8th Grade Shehan, Alona Marie All A’s & B’s All Year 7th Grade Banks, Hyacenthius Ivyon Bell, Lee Ashley Brekle, Caydon Dale Conway, Jorden Wes Edwards, Payson Elizabeth Jackson, Malakai Nathaniel Simmons, Jamir Jacorion 8th Grade Adamson, Kadara Leandra Gaddis, Amaria Jadeion Howell,…
Read MoreThe airport aviary
I wonder who is watching me right now. Someone must be watching me because I, too, am watching others. I am in the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport. We are leaving Spain after spending the better part of a month here. And I am engaging in my second favorite pastime: people-watching. People-watching is a lot…
Read MoreSummer EBT benefits coming to families with eligible school children
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), plans to distribute Alabama SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) benefits to eligible children again this summer. Alabama SUN Bucks will provide a one-time issuance of $120 per school-aged child to low-income families to assist them…
Read MoreWFF, 68 Ventures team up to relocate gopher tortoises
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources With about 95 percent of land in Alabama in private ownership, partnerships with landowners and developers are crucial for the conservation of threatened species like the gopher tortoise. That type of collaboration happened recently in Baldwin County when development company 68…
Read MoreAramark opens Micro Markets inside ADOC facilities
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) began transitioning its food services to Aramark Correctional Services in December 2025. Now that the transition is complete, ADOC and Aramark are taking steps toward implementing more of its innovative programming. Aramark Micro Markets are specially installed food service kiosks for ADOC staff…
Read MoreALEA encourages continued vigilance as 101 Days of Summer Safety Campaign begins
Special to the News As the Memorial Day holiday travel period concluded, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding motorists and boaters that the summer travel season is just beginning and urging everyone to prioritize safety during the agency’s annual 101 Days of Summer Safety Campaign. While many Alabamians enjoyed the long holiday…
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