Area News
ADOC arrest warrants executed by U.S. Marshals Service Task Force
Special to the News On Tuesday, January 20, U.S. Marshals Service Task Force officers executed an arrest warrant at the residence of Christopher Needham in Birmingham. Needham held active arrest warrants through Marshall County for criminal conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime and second-degree criminal conspiracy to promote prison contraband, both of which…
Read MoreADOC employee arrested on contraband charge at Fountain
Special to the News On Wednesday, January 21, the ADOC K-9 teams assigned to Fountain Correctional Facility were conducting vehicle checkpoints. Canine Gambler alerted to an odor of narcotics in the vehicle of employee Donniquia Grace. A search was conducted, and a contraband package was discovered on her person. She was detained and interviewed…
Read MoreCounty hears quarry proposal, concerns
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Last Tuesday’s County Commission meeting saw much discussion regarding a proposed granite quarry to potentially be located in the Kellyton community. While the meeting lasted more than three hours, only approximately 30 minutes were spent on action items, with about an hour and a half spent on the quarry…
Read MoreALEA urges Alabamians to prepare for black ice, slick roads as potential winter weather approaches this weekend
Special to the News With the potential for winter weather impacts across Alabama this weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists statewide to prepare now and remain alert for hazardous road conditions, including black ice and slick roadways, as forecasts continue to evolve. While exact impacts may shift before the weekend,…
Read MoreCommission meeting audio – Jan. 13, 2026
Part 1 of audio of the January 13 County Commission meeting, through to the Commission dismissing into executive session: Part 2 of the Commission meeting audio, after reconvening from the executive session: For coverage of the County Commission meeting, click here. The remainder of the meeting coverage will be in next week’s edition and…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Teacher of the Month, Morris Phillips
Special to the News Mr. Phillips teaches ninth grade geometry and tenth grade algebra at Central High School. This is Mr. Phillips’ twentieth year in education and his second year at Central High School. Phillips said, “I really enjoy teaching at Central and look forward to coming to work everyday.” He added, “I…
Read MoreBoat recovered, Wetumpka man still missing
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A boater from Wetumpka remains missing after launching on the Alabama River in Autauga County, although his boat has since been recovered. Initially on January 11, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, reported that troopers with the agency’s Marine Patrol Division, along with ALEA’s Aviation Unit, were assisting…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen encourages Alabamians to serve as poll workers for May 19 primary election
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, is encouraging Alabamians to serve as poll workers for the upcoming May 19 primary election. “Poll workers are essential members of the elections administration team. They work hard from sun up to sun down on Election Day at every polling place across our state,”…
Read MoreChad “Chig” Martin running for governor
Special to the News Chad “Chig” Martin is looking for change in our great state and wants you to join him. Individuals are invited to join us in The Citizen’s Driven Movement to elect Martin for governor of Alabama 2026. The campaign to elect Martin is looking to “raise all boats through a rising…
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…
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