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Registration for Alabama’s Hunting 101 workshops now open
Immediately following the workshops, participants are encouraged to use their new skills by small game hunting on the WMA with assistance from experienced mentors. Photo by Billy Pope, ADCNR Special to the News For those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family experience, Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunting (AMH)…
Read MoreRockford meeting mostly tables, discussion
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The July meeting of the Rockford Town Council once again saw little action, with most agenda items tabled or for discussion only. The only action taken during the 36-minute meeting was to unanimously approve the June meeting minutes and June financial statements, as well as unanimously approving denying…
Read MoreSenior government students create human timeline
Special to the News As part of their study of the origins of American government, groups of senior government students compete to see who can correctly order the influences on American government the quickest. The students used their knowledge gained from reading, discussions and note taking to order and explain items such as Ancient Rome,…
Read MoreAlabama county officials to gather August 20-22 for educational convention
Special to the News More than 600 county officials and employees across Alabama will gather in Orange Beach from August 20-22 for the Association of County Commissions of Alabama’s (ACCA) 96th Annual Convention. To be held at the Perdido Beach Resort, the convention will feature notable speakers and presentations to assist counties in “RE:solving”…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – July meeting
Audio recording of the July 16, 2024, Rockford Town Council meeting: Read the article covering the Town Council meeting here.
Read MoreWestwater Resources announces second quarter 2024 updates
Construction, customer sample preparation continue at Kellyton natural graphite anode materials plant with over $120 million invested to date Off-Take Sales agreements in place for 100% of initial planned annual production of 12,500 MT This July update of Phase I from Westwater Resources provides a look into the Kellyton Graphite Plant and the…
Read MoreSidewalk Film Festival will debut feature music documentary on Tuxedo Junction by Birmingham locals
Special to the News Birmingham locals will debut at this year’s 2024 Sidewalk Film Festival, which will take place from August 19-25. The film is directed and produced by Katie Rogers (Periwinkle Entertainment) with producer Brandon McCray (ATW Entertainment). Film synopsis: In 1920s and 30s industrial Ensley, Alabama, Tuxedo Junction served as a place where the…
Read MoreDeer crash results in death of Phenix City motorcyclist
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:37 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, has claimed the life of a Phenix City man. Tyler S. Smith. 28, was fatally injured when the 2022 Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle he was operating struck a deer. Smith was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced deceased at the scene.…
Read MoreField peas
A side-of-the-road restaurant. Way out in the sticks. The young boy was seated at the table with his mother and father. His mother had green hair. His father was bald, with tattoos on his face and on his scalp. The little boy was using a wheelchair. I was eating lunch in Small Town, Alabama,…
Read MoreLowndesboro woman killed in Montgomery crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. Friday, August 9, has claimed the life of a Lowndesboro woman. Elizabeth L. Mitchell, 57, was fatally injured when the 2008 Hummer H2 she was driving left the roadway and struck a sign before re-entering the roadway and eventually overturning. Mitchell was not…
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