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  Special to the News   Join Vulcan Park & Museum (VPM) this Valentine’s Day for a relaxing evening of romance with the best view of The Magic City! Bring your special someone to enjoy wine, food and music on February 14 at 6 p.m. Valentine with Vulcan will provide couples with a package for…

  It is January again, and time to take a moment to review your personal affairs. I am not going to spend a lot of time on this subject; however, I will pose a few questions you need to not only think about, but also make changes if needed. Did anything happen this past year…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Kellyton Town Council member was arrested earlier this month on a theft charge unrelated to the town. George Camp, 74 years old, of Kellyton, also serves as mayor pro tem with the Town Council. He was arrested by the Alexander City Police Department on a first-degree theft…

  Staff members at Central High School received a surprise gift before going home last week. The Norton florist who delivered the flowers to the staff explained that an anonymous donor has a ministry in which he delivers flowers to teachers in rural schools to make sure they know they are appreciated.  The special surprise delivery…

Glenn Norman   Confiscated backpacks contained an assortment of contraband, including controlled substances, weapons, cell phones, and more.   Special to the News   The Alabama Department of Corrections, or ADOC, continues to crack down on illegal contraband in its facilities. The latest arrest happened at Elmore Correctional Facility on Monday, January 15. A correctional…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Following a request from the county, the state is now investigating an incident that occurred involving local law enforcement officers. The newspaper office recently received reports alleging that two county deputies had been fired for “beating up a suspect.” Upon contacting Sheriff Michael Howell about the allegations, he…

  Special to the News   The American Pickers are excited to return to Alabama! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the area in February. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled…

    1807: Confederate General Robert E. Lee was born in Stratford, Virginia.   1809: Edgar Allan Poe; an American short-story writer, poet, critic, and editor famous for his cultivation of mystery and the macabre; was born.   1825: Ezra Daggett and Thomas Kensett obtained a patent for a preservation process used to store food in tin cans.   1883:…