This old house: Older is better
I have always believed and said that old antique things are the best, even old people (smile). These young people better get with it. They want all these new fancy things, clothes, cars, jewelry, young blood, etc., but these things fall apart easily, and the young blood starts looking old. Growing up living in an…
Read MoreGov. Ivey takes action during federal government’s inaction
Special to the News On Tuesday Gov. Kay Ivey announced she is releasing $2 million of the state’s emergency funds to go towards eight food banks, serving all of Alabama’s 67 counties. This came on the fourth day of the month, which is the first day some of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients…
Read MoreNWTF makes substantial donation for wildlife management in Alabama
Special to the News The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently allocated $389,018 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds and Tag Funds for wild turkey projects in Alabama. Of that total, $80,214 was donated to the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR)…
Read MoreLocal newspapers are valuable resource
Have you ever thought about the value of your local newspaper? I know many feel it is about big news events and editorials; however, have you thought about what a great tool it is in researching family history? Finding out what your ancestors were up to? Discovering the real truth in those family stories? Sadly,…
Read MoreAre you prejudiced?
Jesus said, “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12). Previously he had said, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples,…
Read MoreGov. Ivey celebrates major milestone in Alabama’s Statewide Middle-Mile Fiber Network
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday joined state and local leaders in Camden to celebrate Alabama’s Statewide Middle-Mile Fiber Network, a transformative infrastructure project that paves the way for access to high-speed internet service across the state. The Alabama Fiber Network (AFN), in partnership with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community…
Read MoreADOC K-9 arrests four on contraband charges at Fountain
Special to the News On Wednesday, November 5, staff at Fountain Correctional Facility reported an attempted contraband incident to Alabama Department of Corrections K-9. Agents immediately responded and made a traffic stop on suspects Jamarion Sanders, Austin Jones and Devon Walton. They were detained, interviewed, and ultimately arrested on the following charges: Trafficking fentanyl Trafficking…
Read MoreProtect yourself from phone scams
Special to the News Alabama ONE Credit Union wants to help individuals recognize and avoid phone scams to ensure their accounts and identity are safe. As such, the financial institution is offering the following tips to avoid scams, which sometimes ramp up during the holiday seasons. Know who’s calling or texting. If you see a…
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When crappie won’t bite, Tennessee River has great alternatives
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources What do you do after you plan a trip to north Alabama to get in the fall crappie bite and you’re greeted with bluebird skies the day after a cold front? You make lemonade, and the Tennessee River lakes have just the right recipes. Capt.…
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