New contributing columnist
Dear Editor, I just wanted to take a moment to say how I enjoy reading the new column by Jennifer Williamson. It is well written, interesting and thought provoking. During these times, people are always so quick to criticize and complain about anything and everything, but very slow to offer a compliment or give praise…
Read MoreAlabama’s post-election audit pilot program results
Special to the News Secretary of State John H. Merrill is proud to announce the completion of the post-election audit pilot program. Alabama Act 2021-446 authorized a post-election pilot program to be conducted in three counties after the 2022 general election in which one statewide office and one county office were audited for a…
Read MoreTime for a great restart
Christmas vacation. Is it over yet? Is it safe to go back to work? Christmas has become such a long, protracted season. From decorations that appear right after Thanksgiving – decorations put up prior to said date are not Christmas decorations and if they are “yule-ish” in appearance, are in poor taste – to…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces Court of Criminal Appeals upholds murder conviction in Lee County
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the murder conviction of Hubert Timothy Sprayberry, 61, of Valley. Sprayberry was convicted in Lee County Circuit Court on September 28, 2021, for the murder of James Edmund Clarke. Lee County law enforcement discovered Clarke’s body in a well soon after he…
Read MoreGrateful for great things being done
Janice Johnson, left, at 18 years old and her granddaughter Chelsey Days, right, at 2 years old. Happy New Year to everyone from the Square. Let’s begin this new year with grateful hearts. Let’s acknowledge God’s goodness and thank Him in every situation, no matter what we are going through. When we are…
Read More2022: The year of the woman
When I was Gov. Fob James’ appointments secretary in 1995, there was a woman who insisted we find qualified women and get them appointed to various positions in state government. It’s good to see that woman is practicing what she was preaching because that woman was Kay Ivey, now soon-to-be the longest-serving governor of…
Read MoreTroy University announces Chancellor’s List for fall semester/Term 2
Special to the News Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor’s List for the fall semester and Term 2 of the 2022/2023 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who earn a grade point average of 4.0 qualify for the…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
January 7-8 Living Word Rockford at Union Church is holding a Camp Meeting Launch on Saturday, January 7, and Sunday, January 8. Service will begin each evening at 6 p.m. with singing and preaching. Come early at 5 p.m. for FREE food, fellowship and door prizes. We look forward to seeing you there. Everyone welcome.…
Read MoreSeniors plays Escape Room game to prepare for state-mandated Civics Exam
Just before Christmas break teams of seniors competed in the Break-Out of Central High School Escape Room Game. The game was created by Central’s government teacher to help students review for the state-mandated Civics Exam that every senior in Alabama has to pass before graduating. Team members included seniors, family and friends who received…
Read MoreEquality VFD hosting monthly fundraiser tomorrow
I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas and happy New Year. Now it is time to get back to work. We did get a little bit of color on the house before all the rain, thanks to local business Russell Endeavors. We still have so much more to do in renovating the house. I…
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