U.S. Sen. Britt releases statement following unanimous Senate passage of Epstein Files Bill
Special to the News On Tuesday U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) released a statement following the Senate unanimously passing H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives earlier Tuesday by a vote of 427-1. “I’m grateful to see the Senate unanimously pass the House bill to release the Epstein Files…
Read MoreLewis returns to Alabama as director of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources After several years away, Chris Lewis has returned to Sweet Home Alabama to become the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) director, who will supervise the division’s 315 employees. “I am glad to have Director Lewis onboard,” ADCNR…
Read MorePublic comment period for 2026 Funded Priorities List highlighting more than $400 million in Gulf Coast restoration activities opened November 20
Special to the News The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) has released the draft of its fourth Funded Priorities List (FPL). The 2026 FPL includes more than $403 million in additional funding for restoration activities spanning the Gulf Coast states impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The public review and comment period…
Read MoreFocusing on happier times, being thankful
There has been a lot happening with politics, government, the shutdown, the reopening, etc. If you are like me, most of it makes you angry. It is blatantly obvious many representatives in Washington, D.C., are in the job for the wrong reasons. It doesn’t matter who they hurt or how they negatively affect their citizens…
Read MoreSheriff’s Protect & Serve Review: Nov. 21, 2025
November 10-16, 2025 Jail population as of Nov. 16: 43 inmates Males: 34 Females: 9 ARRESTS On November 10, Deputy Parker arrested Joseph Lee Lewis, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 cash bond. On November 10,…
Read MoreCommunity calendar: Nov. 21, 2025
December 6 The annual Kellyton Christmas Celebration will be held Saturday, December 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kellyton Civic Complex, located at 145 Church Street, Kellyton. This FREE event will include various vendors with a gift shop and sweet shop, as well as a kid zone with face painting, a bounce house…
Read MoreAlabama Republican Party announces hiring of director of member services, data
Special to the News The Alabama Republican Party is pleased to announce that Madeline Priestley has joined the staff as the Party’s director of Member Services and Data. Priestley brings a strong background in brand management, event coordination and data-driven project execution, making her a key addition to the Party’s team. Priestley, a graduate of…
Read MoreChurch calendar: Nov. 21, 2025
December 7 Equality Methodist Church is excited to host a special singing by the Dixie Echoes Quartet on Sunday, December 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, located at 281 Ala. Hwy. 259, Equality. Dixie Echoes is one of America’s pioneer gospel groups and has had six members inducted into the Southern Gospel…
Read MoreThank God for what you have
Well, it’s the middle of November and feels more like early fall with cool nights and warm days. I think the weather this year has been the most unusual with months with no rain, frost one day and hot the next. While I don’t enjoy cold weather, I look forward to more normal temperatures. Maybe…
Read MoreThe church of “whose” choice?
An often used phrase is “Join the church of your choice.” Even though this sounds good it is NOT in harmony with the Word of God! In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades…
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