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First place winners: Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Sycamore. Photo submitted   Second place winners: Harper Springs Baptist Church of Sylacauga. Photo submitted     Third place winners: Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Sylacauga. Photo submitted   Special to the News   Once again this year open hearts opening their property to others brought much…

    Special to the News   This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division proudly joined organizations across the nation to participate and observe National Safe Boating Week, a global initiative which runs from May 18 to May 24. Boating is a cherished pastime in Alabama, especially during the Memorial Day…

The Eastern indigo snake is a protected and threatened species throughout its historic range. As the longest snake in North America, it can reach a length of more than 8 feet. Additionally, its diet consists of small mammals, amphibians, lizards and numerous species of venomous snakes including copperheads and rattlesnakes. Photo submitted   Traci Wood…

  “Sit wherever you want, sweetie,” the Waffle House waitress said. I slid into my booth. Alan Jackson was singing overhead about the Chattahoochee. Birmingham traffic was whizzing outside the plate glass. My waitress was Latina. She was older, but energetic, with the face of a cherub. “What’re we drinking, hon?” I told her. She…

  Jail population as of May 19: 33 inmates Males: 27 Females: 6   ARRESTS On May 13, Sgt. Mike Rudd arrested Harvey NMN Wright, a citizen Alex City, on the charges of Grand Jury Indictment Attempted Rape 1st degree, Grand Jury Indictment Burglary 3rd degree and Grand Jury Indictment Possession of Marijuana. He was…

  Alligator hunting is included in proposed changes for the 2024-2025 hunting and fishing seasons. If approved, the changes could allow for more people to hunt alligators and would expand some alligator management areas. Photo submitted   Special to the News   The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) met last Saturday, May 18, at the Pelham…

  We were busy, busy, busy worker bees at  CCCTC last week. Several students from the Auto Services Program and Corneilus Braswell; who requested to take the courses, as well; have been working this nine weeks on the Skid Steer and Asphalt Roller courses offered by the Alabama Community College System’s Innovation Center, by way of our friends at CACC’s Workforce Development Department. The students completed the online theory modules before being…

  Tina Fuller, right, is awarded a $333 payment from Vance Law Firm, who partners with WAKA Channel 8 to recognize individuals with its “Pay it Forward” program. Photo submitted     Tina Fuller is presented a large check as she is awarded for being nominated in the “Pay it Forward” program by WAKA Channel…

  Seniors in the Central High School Class of 2024 recently enjoyed their annual Senior Breakfast. The breakfast is an opportunity to celebrate the end of the students’ journey and fellowship as a class. Thank you to Andrews Chapel for hosting the event, the parents and community members who donated funds for the breakfast and…

Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed that a raccoon in Autauga County tested positive for rabies on May 2. A property owner in the general vicinity of Highway 82 and County Road 40 noticed the raccoon acting strangely near the old Henderson grocery store. In December 2023, a…