Conservation Advisory Board meets in Montgomery on April 30
Special to the News The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) will hold its second meeting of 2026 on Thursday, April 30. The meeting will take place at the Alabama State Capitol Auditorium, 600 Dexter Avenue, in Montgomery. Registration for those wishing to address the board will be from 9-9:30 a.m. The meeting will begin…
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Jail population as of April 12: 31 inmates Males: 26 Females: 5 ARRESTS On April 6, Deputy Brown arrested Roger Lee Champion, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Receiving Stolen Property, Attempting to Elude, Reckless Driving, Driving while Revoked, Driving on the Wrong Side of the Highway, Improper Lane Usage, Operating…
Read MoreThe room full of adolescence
I was in a hotel with a few hundred Mennonites. I walked into the hotel at noon. At first, I was confused inasmuch as the lobby was full of cape dresses, plain suits and broad-brimmed hats. Some of the older men had beards; some were clean-shaven. The women wore head coverings. I thought maybe…
Read MoreHomewood man dies in St. Clair County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 13, has claimed the life of a Homewood man. Charles W. Wade, 81, was fatally injured when the 2003 Saturn Ion he was driving struck the 2012 Isuzu NPR Commercial Truck driven by Randall D. Clarke, 24, of Vincent. Wade…
Read MoreVFD bingo, Historical Society meeting next weekend
Tax season is over! While that may not excite some people, it certainly does me! Starting the end of January until this week I volunteer to prepare taxes. While I enjoy it, I’m ready to do something else with my time. Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama provides a great service to our county with…
Read MoreLast days of Alabama legislative session historic as lawmakers adjourn for 2026
Alabama state representatives and senators closed out the legislative session for the year last week. Unless Gov. Kay Ivey calls them back into special session, they are done again until 2027. Budgets Top Priority On the final day Alabama lawmakers convened in their regular 2026 session in Montgomery, Gov. Ivey signed into law the…
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Julius Robert “Bobby” Cowart Funeral service for Mr. Julius Robert “Bobby” Cowart, 79, of Rockford, was Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Union Baptist Church. Rev. Joe Camp officiated. Burial followed in the Union Church Cemetery. Mr. Cowart passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 27,…
Read MoreLord, where have You been?
I’m unsure why her statement never struck me before as it did in preparing for Easter. I used the final of the seven “I Am” statements of Jesus in John’s gospel. John especially wanted us to understand the nature of Christ. At Lazarus’ graveside, Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one…
Read MoreLaughter is good for the soul
On Saturday, February 28, the class of 1971 of J.D. Thompson High School of Cottage Grove enjoyed a great reunion luncheon celebrating 55 years at the LeeBoys Bar-B-Q restaurant in Rockford, right in the heart of downtown. The atmosphere was popping, and the food was topping. This year was a little different; however, it…
Read MoreEmployees encouraged to verify trust-fund withholdings are properly remitted to IRS
Special to the News Employees routinely see federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare withholdings on their paychecks. Unfortunately, in some cases, employers fail to remit these funds to the IRS and instead use them for other purposes. Employment taxes make up nearly 60% of all U.S. tax revenue and include both the employer’s…
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