Louisiana woman killed in Talladega County train crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. Sunday, May 5, has claimed the life of a Denham Springs, La., woman. Breana N. Fontenot, 20, was fatally injured when the 2014 Ford F-150 she was a passenger in was struck by a train. Fontenot was pronounced deceased at the…
Read MoreSome do not respect authority
Dear Editor, As a child I was taught to respect and obey authority. The Bible tells us to respect those who rule over us. I guess that doesn’t hold true for some of the people of Rockford. It’s a sad day when a small faction of people, some of whom don’t even live in the…
Read MoreHomesteaders class tomorrow to help identify weeds, helpful plants
As spring continues but it feels like summer I long for some down time, leisure time, vacation time; it is coming, but for now I have a lot of work. Lots of work both on the job, in the store and on the homestead. However,…
Read MoreGov. Ivey signs House Bill 182, combating illegal squatting
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed House Bill 182, sponsored by Rep. Craig Lipscomb, to strengthen homeowners’ rights against squatters who illegally occupy their property. “It has been said that a person’s home is their castle, yet after a national rise in illegal occupations of homeowners’ private property, it is…
Read MoreSeniors close out academic year with annual visit to three branches of state government
The seniors started off their day with a tour of the state capitol led by their instructor. Students toured the former Supreme Court chamber and former House and Senate chambers that used to operate in the Alabama State Capitol, as well as the executive offices, including the governor’s office which still operates in the…
Read MoreA salute to mothers everywhere
Chayce Days, my great-grandson, turns 2 years old tomorrow. Happy birthday, Chayce! Sunday we will celebrate those among us…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
May 14 Empowered to Conquer’s Annual Night of Vision will be held at 6 p.m. May 14 at the Weogufka Family Worship Center, located at 20771 Coosa County Road 29, Weogufka, 35151. Join us in celebrating 15 years of building hope in the hearts of students. RSVP by April 30 at www.empoweredtoconquer.org. May 18…
Read MoreAlabama Department of Public Health issues 2024 fish consumption advisories
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). ADEM, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) collected samples of specific fish species for…
Read MoreAG Marshall applauds Senate’s passage of HB 82
Law deters false reporting to law enforcement with enhanced penalties Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall applauds the Alabama Senate’s passage of House Bill 82, enhancing the penalties for falsely reporting a crime to law enforcement. Currently, false reporting of a crime is a Class A misdemeanor. HB 82 increases the…
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