End of year Academic Program Student Recognition
Teacher Grade/Subject Outstanding Student /Highest Average Most Improved Student Hunter 7/8th Alona Shehan Nina Lukes Devin Shutes Alfredo Ocana Stover 9th World History Caiden Gaddis LaBroadus Mitchell Stover 12th Gov/Econ Shelemiah Kelly NA 12th Adv Gov/Econ Cheyenne Wright NA Mrs. White Physics Seniors Kiealya Canada Mrs. White Physis Juniors Jacob Stevens Zaccai Lauderdale Mrs. White…
Read MoreMcFeeters calls on Alabama Republican leadership to stop charade, allow a fair hearing
Special to the News Ken McFeeters, candidate for governor of Alabama, released the following in regards to the final hearing scheduled by the Alabama Republican Party on Sunday, June 14, for his primary election challenge against gubernatorial candidate Tommy Tuberville: I filed this challenge because the Alabama Constitution requires that a candidate for Governor be…
Read MoreCHS IReady scores
iReady Highest.Most Improved Score Q4.2026 Highest Score in 7th grade Reading: Eason Hamilton Most Improved Score in 7th grade Reading: Hannah Morales Highest Score in 7th grade Math: Eason Hamilton Most Improved Score in 7th grade Math: Keaton Wallace —————————————————————————— Highest Score in 8th grade Reading: Malachi Quintanilla Most Improved Score in 8th grade Reading: …
Read MoreIRS-Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office warns seniors of rising financial fraud ahead of Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Special to the News As World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaches on June 15, IRS Criminal Investigation’s Atlanta Field Office is drawing attention to financial crimes targeting the elderly. Elder abuse takes many forms, with financial fraud being one of the most devastating. According to the 2025 Internet Crime Complaint Center’s report released…
Read MoreStumbling over a problem
Yesterday I literally saw someone stumble over the next little problem for Rockford. Sidewalks are the town’s domain. After much back-and-forth, the sidewalk in front of the Courthouse was repaired, at the county’s expense. However, there is a courtyard next to the Courthouse. So there is about 40 feet of crumbling sidewalk left for…
Read MoreWorry
It has been said that nine out of 10 people worry. There are a lot of reasons why people are anxious in 2026. Some are worried over finances, gas prices, grocery prices, their job, their children. Some are anxious about their health, death, or old age. We need to realize that worry effects our…
Read MoreNew business opens in Equality
Good news for Equality, a new business has opened. Big John’s Liquidation is now up and running at the corner of Highway 9 and County Road 98 in downtown Equality! They offer great deals on a variety of items, and inventory changes regularly. Also, they will be running the antique shop next door, and…
Read MoreCHS Honor Roll
All A’s All Year 7th Grade Henderson, Carson Adam 8th Grade Shehan, Alona Marie All A’s & B’s All Year 7th Grade Banks, Hyacenthius Ivyon Bell, Lee Ashley Brekle, Caydon Dale Conway, Jorden Wes Edwards, Payson Elizabeth Jackson, Malakai Nathaniel Simmons, Jamir Jacorion 8th Grade Adamson, Kadara Leandra Gaddis, Amaria Jadeion Howell,…
Read MoreThe airport aviary
I wonder who is watching me right now. Someone must be watching me because I, too, am watching others. I am in the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport. We are leaving Spain after spending the better part of a month here. And I am engaging in my second favorite pastime: people-watching. People-watching is a lot…
Read MoreSummer EBT benefits coming to families with eligible school children
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), plans to distribute Alabama SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) benefits to eligible children again this summer. Alabama SUN Bucks will provide a one-time issuance of $120 per school-aged child to low-income families to assist them…
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