Octogenarians, Talladega Writers Guild publish second book
Octogenarians Joan Fobbs, left, and Carol Boyer Stober recently published their stories in the Talladega Writers Guild’s second book, “Stories & Expressions of the Heart: Volume Two.” Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer While many people in their 80s may enjoy various activities or living at a more relaxed pace,…
Read MoreFinancial relief from southern pine beetle damage available for forestland owners in all Alabama counties
Special to the News Financial relief is now available to assist timber owners in Alabama who suffered damages from the southern pine beetle this summer. On Monday the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that all 67 Alabama counties have been approved for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)…
Read MoreShow some respect
I have a question for you; what is loud, annoying, and pretty much useless? Answer: An ATV parade. Now I haven’t seen one, but there is quite the buzz around the community. I have talked to people that have seen them trespassing, riding through town at night, riding on public roads, and racing at…
Read MoreEquality VFD monthly fundraiser, plate sale tomorrow
Life seems so much like a yo-yo these days. My job seems to have a solution; working on a subcontract I can stay remote and continue working from home. I have yet to get all the details, but at least it is a ray of hope for my future financial security. Especially considering our…
Read MoreSardis Fall Festival to be held October 27
Words can’t express how all the devastation from Hurricane Helene makes me feel. I have been to many of the places in the Carolinas, and it’s so sad to see entire communities gone. They will be forever changed; some things will be irreplaceable. Please be in prayer for the ones that have lost family,…
Read MoreFinancial relief from southern pine beetle damage available for forestland owners in all Alabama counties
Special to the News Financial relief is now available to assist timber owners in Alabama who suffered damages from the southern pine beetle this summer. On Monday the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that all 67 Alabama counties have been approved for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)…
Read MoreRemembering Tuck, honoring Powell
For the last few weeks all I have written about has been the deaths of loved ones, and this week is no exception. We lost a super-great loved one, Deacon Jimmy Tuck. He was not super because he was the father of a superhero, former New York Giants’ super defensive football player Justin Tuck,…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen announces release of November 5 general election sample ballots
Special to the News Secretary of State Wes Allen is making Alabamians aware that the sample ballots for the November 5 general election are now available on the secretary of state’s website: www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Sample ballots for all 67 counties have been made publicly available on our website, www.AlabamaVoes.gov. I would encourage all Alabamians to review these sample ballots as they get ready to head…
Read MoreSenior government students continue their study of U.S. Constitution
Each senior government student was in charge of creating a poster for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution and then explaining the amendment to the rest of the class. Advanced students were required to do something “outside of the box” with their poster presentation. Senior Kelsey McLaughlin, who was in charge of the 18th…
Read MoreNational School Parent Group Day
PTO Today designated September 28, 2024, as National School Parent Group Day. In appreciation for her hard work and dedication to our students and staff, Central High School recognized PTO President Maressa Ware with a gift basket filled with a few of her favorite things. Presenting Mrs. Ware her basket is Central High School counselor…
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