Obituaries
Frankie Evon Armstrong A Celebration of the Life of Frankie Evon Watson Armstrong, 59, of Titus, will be Saturday August 5, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the residence of her daughter, Tiffany, at 17748 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus, 36080. A potluck lunch will follow the gathering. Mrs. Armstrong, affectionately known as Frankie, was born…
Read MoreJemison man dies in Chilton County wreck
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday, July 29, has claimed the life of a Jemison man. Joseph K. Baker, 30, was fatally injured when the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder that he was driving left the roadway and struck a utility pole. Baker was not using a seat belt at…
Read MoreAugust 2023 after school snack menu
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 7 Juice Yogurt Granola 8 Pepperoni Wrap Juice 9 Cheese Sandwich Fruit Milk 10 Animal Cracker Fruit Milk 11 Juice Cheezit Cheese 14 PB & Jelly Juice 15 Crispito Juice 16 Muffin Milk Fruit 17 Carrots Hummus Juice 18 Turkey Wrap Juice 21 Cheese Quesadilla Milk 22 Tortilla Chips Salsa/Cheese…
Read MoreCommunity in great mourning with many losses
My great-nephew and great-niece, twins Braxton David Johnson and Katharine (Katie) Evelyn Johnson, recently turned 6 years old. Photo submitted Union Square’s Neighborhood Watch meeting is Monday, August 7, at 6 p.m. Union Square is in great mourning. Some of our great neighbors have lost loved ones, some by accident and some by…
Read MoreMidland City woman dies in Montgomery County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:23 p.m. Monday, July 31, has claimed the life of a Midland City woman. Sue E. Maddox, 66, was critically injured when the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup she was driving left the roadway and struck two utility poles. Maddox was not using a…
Read MoreLafayette man killed in Lee County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2 a.m. Saturday, July 29, has claimed the life of a Lafayette man. Zachary J. Sorenson, 27, was fatally injured when the 2001 Toyota Tacoma that he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Sorenson was not using a seat belt at the time of…
Read MoreGod’s law of silence
An order for a chicken dinner at the local diner automatically excludes an order for a fish dinner. It is not necessary to say, “Do not bring me a fish dinner.” The order for a steak dinner excludes all other dinners offered on the menu and tells the waiter/waitress that you do not want…
Read MoreMain Street Alabama: Changes to Network tier will strengthen revitalization efforts in Alabama communities
Special to the News Main Street Alabama is pleased to announce new enhancements to its Network tier, designed to better support communities in the early stages of revitalization. Going forward, interested communities will be encouraged to apply for the Network tier, which will now have two application windows each year – in January…
Read MoreRichville VFD to host bingo tomorrow
It’s August! Happy birthday to all those celebrating birthdays this month, including my youngest and my oldest brother. There’s a lot going on this week. Richville Volunteer Fire Department will have bingo on Saturday, August 5, at 6:30 p.m. Come out and join the fun while helping support the fire department. We had a…
Read MoreLunch menu August 2023
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 7 Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce Green Beans 8 Grilled Chicken Sandwich French Fries Lettuce and Tomato Trays 9 Chicken Fingers Broccoli 10 French Bread Pizza Corn 11 Hamburger Baked Beans 14 Corn Dog Potato Wedges 15 Taco Salad W/ Tortilla Chips Pinto Beans/Cheese, Lettuce, Salsa 16 Chicken Nuggets Broccoli 17…
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