Community Calendar
March 21 Pre-season Open Arena will be held March 21 at Avery Horse Riding Arena. Join us for a practice and exhibition fundraiser benefiting the Alex City Horse Riding Club’s new arena facilities! Members and nonmembers are welcome. Halter open arena will be from 9 to 10 a.m., gaited open arena from 10 to 11…
Read MoreDixon: $39 trillion debt is driving up prices, crushing Alabama families
Special to the News Republican congressional candidate Case Dixon released the following statement after the U.S. national debt officially surpassed $39 trillion, warning that Washington’s reckless spending is directly impacting the cost of living for everyday Americans: “When I began my campaign, the national debt was about $36.2 trillion. Just months ago, it crossed…
Read MoreADOC makes arrest in ongoing sprayed paper investigation
Special to the News On Wednesday, March 18, ADOC Narcotics and K-9 officers executed a residential search warrant at 121 Honor Way in Madison, Ala. The residence belongs to Laquita Shanta Edwards, and the warrant is the result of an ongoing investigation into synthetic cannabinoid (sprayed paper) being introduced into the state’s correctional facilities.…
Read MoreBenson celebrates 33 years at First Baptist
Congratulations to Union Square’s Sherry Shaw on her forever first-place winning on the World of Wheels car show in Birmingham the weekend of January 30, and also happy belated birthday to her on the last of February. Sorry, I am late on everything lately. I have been under the weather, death in the…
Read MoreA daily battle
No one is exempt! No matter how long you have been a Christian, rich or poor, male or female, adult or child, the devil never gives up on you. This warning is found in I Peter 5:8, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he…
Read MoreCWD cases remain localized in Northwest Alabama
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources The results of CWD (chronic wasting disease) monitoring from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division include nine whitetail deer that tested positive in the 2025-2026 season. The good news is the disease remains…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt receives Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2026 Hometown Hero award
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, accepted the 2026 Hometown Hero award from the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM). This award honors Britt for her commitment to strengthening communities and improving the quality of life for local residents. “Each and every day…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
April 4 Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Association’s biannual meeting will be held April 4 at 10 a.m. at the church. All members please attend. Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We have now started a study on “Revelation.” Join us for class held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship…
Read MoreVerse of the Week:
“Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.” – James 2:19
Read MoreFind time for things you enjoy
I have decided to not have a full garden this year for numerous reasons, as well as cutting back on a couple of other activities that I enjoy doing. Somebody said they hope this means I am taking care of me, but sadly cutting out the activities I enjoy doing is not taking care…
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