Sylacauga man arrested for public intoxication, possession
Daniel Newsome By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man was arrested last month on two charges, including public intoxication. Sheriff Michael Howell reported this week that on January 10 the Sheriff’s Office dispatch had received numerous calls regarding a white male who repeatedly staggered out into the roadway in the Stewartville…
Read MoreMrs. Lee’s eleventh grade honors English class participates in breakout game
Mrs. Lee’s eleventh grade honors English class participated in a breakout game as a review of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” Hints were hidden around the room to assist with different tasks that covered textual comprehension, literary devices and using textual evidence. Pictured are the winning team members, Christopher Leonard, Markee Goff, Abbeie Smith, Kaylee Veith, and Kali and Savannah Snell.
Read MoreWhere do our tax dollars go?
Happy tax new year! Here we are at the beginning of February, and we should have received our W-2s from our employers, 1099s from other income, and are now ready to find out how much we owe our federal and state governments for the privilege of living in the good old U.S.A. I understand…
Read MoreADCNR’s message: Outdoors is for everyone
Students from Alabama A&M and Tuskegee University were give instruction on the use of a crossbow at Oak Mountain. Photo submitted Student Faith Graves took this spike at Oak Mountain with the help of WFF’s Courtney McDaniel. Photo submitted By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources The Alabama Department of…
Read MoreTallassee man dies in Elmore County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:03 p.m. Friday, January 27, has claimed the life of a Tallassee man. Reymundo Teyes Brindis, 32, was fatally injured when the 1997 Toyota Tacoma he was driving struck a 2022 Chrysler 300, driven by Caleb Ian Nathannael Langford, 41, of Montgomery. As a result…
Read MoreFins, Feathers, Flowers event returns to Lakepoint State Park in Eufala February 17-19
Special to the News The 2023 Fins, Feathers and Flowers event at Lakepoint Resort State Park is scheduled for February 17-19. Like the Eagle Awareness weekends held at Lake Guntersville State Park, this event offers a variety of conservation-themed activities for all ages. The park is located at 104 Lakepoint Drive in Eufaula. “Fins,…
Read MoreCentral JAG student brings home first place win at our first district competition
Students in Central’s newly created Jobs for Alabama Graduates (JAG) program attended the JAG District Career Development Conference at Marriott Hotel and Conference Center at Capitol Hill in Prattville this week. Students who volunteered to compete in one of three events were Grace Calee, Kamori Hoytt, Skylar Newman, Kali Snell, Makenna Sanders, and Kieasia Tuck. Central senior, Makenna Sanders, won first place in the Financial…
Read MoreLove sees no color
Our dog, Kobe, turned 3 years old January 29. Union Square’s Neighborhood Watch meeting is Monday, February 6, at 6 p.m. February is the month of love and Black History Month. Blacks were taught love and not hate 12 months of the year. However, February is the month we honor that, respect that…
Read MoreThank You
The family of the late Mrs. Ouida Maxwell acknowledge with great appreciation all acts of kindness and sympathy during our time of sickness and bereavement. We love you and appreciate you for standing by our side during this time. A special thanks to Dr. Edward Hill and his staff at Russell Medical Center and…
Read MoreClassifieds & Legals
CLASSIFIEDS: AUCTION REAL ESTATE AUCTION – February 4th, 11:00am 377 plus or minus acres to be offered in eight parcels or as an entirety. Fayette County Alabama for brochure and more information call Redmont Auction & Land Inc. Eddie Propst AL License 1161. 205-822-4229 or 888-285-8408 SERVICES SELLING a RV, Tractor…
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