Science you can eat
As a final part of their study of colligative properties, the chemistry students made homemade ice cream in baggies as they demonstrated that adding rock salt to ice lowers the freezing point of water.
Read More2023 Alabama Health Dashboard for chronic health issues, outcomes now available to public
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health announces the launch of the Alabama Health Dashboard. The dashboard offers quick and easy access about Alabama’s highest prioritized chronic health issues and demographic information. The Alabama Health Dashboard is part of the department’s efforts to provide Alabama citizens with up-to-date information about their health…
Read MoreObituaries
John Herman Blackwell Funeral service for Mr. John Herman Blackwell, 79, of Fortson, Georgia, and formerly of Rockford, Alabama, was Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in Rockford with Bro. John Patterson officiating. Mr. Blackwell passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born on November 21,…
Read MoreGov. Ivey awards grants to help victims, prevent further abuse
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $519,738 to support five organizations that assist domestic violence victims and provide education and programs to prevent abuse. Together, the organizations cover 25 Alabama counties with their services and assistance. “Those who have unfortunately suffered from domestic violence deserve to receive timely assistance…
Read MoreFebruary 20-26, 2023
Jail population as of February 21: 24 inmates Males: 22 Females: 2 ARRESTS On February 21, Deputy Scott arrested William Dean Bishop, a resident of Kellyton, for Attempting to Elude. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail on a $2,000 bond. On February 22, Deputy Payton arrested Alan Wayne Jennings, a resident…
Read MoreAlabama representatives, senators to approve distribution of federal COVID-19 funds early in upcoming session
We are now a week away from the first day of the 2023 regular session of the Alabama Legislature. As lawmakers head back to Montgomery, there is discussion of what bills will be up first for debate. However, it appears that before Alabama state representatives and senators get to work on their own legislation…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces Court of Criminal Appeals upholds attempted murder, other convictions in Lee County
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the convictions of Charles Daniel Waltman, age 40, of Opelika, for attempted murder, second-degree kidnapping and domestic violence strangulation. Waltman was convicted in the Lee County Circuit Court on March 21, 2021. The evidence at trial showed that on the…
Read MoreJust why?
Why is it that people will load up their pickup with trash, drive it around, and eventually dump it off on someone else’s property…instead of taking it directly to the centrally located landfill? Why is it that when people go to the grocery or the big-box store, they will circle for 15 minutes and…
Read MoreNext online state surplus property auction starts tomorrow
Special to the News Laptops, office furniture, vehicles, and more are among the lots up for bid in the next online state surplus property auction starting Saturday. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is hosting the auction via GovDeals.com starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, with…
Read MoreRemembering Gov. Lurleen Wallace
Wow, it’s March, named for the Roman god of war, Mars. A time for the Romans to resume the military campaigns that had been stopped because of the winter. It also has the vernal or spring equinox. March also has the Ides of March and St Patrick’s Day. March 12 is the start of…
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