Gov. Ivey announces record-breaking year for Alabama economic development
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the release of the 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report, marking a record year for economic development growth in communities across the state. The Alabama Department of Commerce annual report lists 234 projects last year that combined for a total capital investment of $14.6…
Read MoreThe things that bother us usually aren’t the main thing
Our parents thought they were anarchists and subversives sent across the pond to corrupt our morals – something of a payback for the Boston Tea Party. The Beatles had long hair. They were trend-setters. We teens began to follow suit. The pictures look funny now. I remember one night watching the news with our…
Read MoreBirthday blessings for Mrs. Hoyle
Praise God for 90 years of blessings for Pastor and overseer Mrs. Emma Jean Hoyle, who celebrated her 90th birthday on January 2. She was honored and surprised on Saturday, January 10, by her children, family and friends at the Bledso Community Center in Alexander City with people coming from near and…
Read MoreAlabama election cycle officially kicked off this week
So the year 2026 has finally arrived, and for Alabama it means a busy election year ahead. So this is one of the most important weeks for the upcoming election cycle here in Alabama. This is the last week that those who seek to run for office this year in either the Republican or…
Read MoreClassifieds and legals
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Read MoreObituaries
Mary Ann Bice Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Ann Bice, 89, of Kellyton, was Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson officiated. Burial followed in the Bice Cemetery. In the warm embrace of Alexander City, Ala., the sun set on the remarkable life of Mrs. Mary Ann Bice…
Read MoreCan we understand the Bible alike?
It is not uncommon to hear people say, “We cannot all understand the Bible alike,” or “it is not possible for everyone to see the Bible alike.” Statements like these are often used in defense of denominationalism; but, are they in harmony with the Word of God? Did God give us a book that…
Read MoreReducing nuisance calls by protecting your voter information
An editorial in support of HB67 by Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen For most Alabamians, a ringing phone is more likely to be a spam call than a friend, family member, neighbor, or anyone you actually want to engage with in conversation. Any effort we can make to decrease the accessibility of our phone…
Read MoreProtect, screen, prevent: A gynecologic oncologist’s plea to Alabama
Strong Women, Strong Community monthly column This month’s info: Dr. Warner Huh, gynecologic oncologist Chair, UAB Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology As a gynecologic oncologist, I have dedicated my career to preventing and treating gynecological cancers. One of the most preventable cancers is cervical cancer. It is a serious disease that can deeply…
Read MoreCentral High School holds second nine-weeks awards celebration, ceremony
Students who received awards for Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance and iReady awards were treated to a celebration of pizza, cake and punch courtesy of SGA before going to the second nine-weeks Awards Ceremony. Thank you to Ms. Phillips for getting us a special deal on the pizza, Dr. Watson for picking up the pizzas and counselor Wade for compiling the award lists…
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