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Bibb Voice News Wire: Clips of Local Interest

Bibb Voice News Wire: Clips of Local Interest

Alabama Politics State audit: Alabama Dept. of Public Health improperly reimbursed $28M in federal vaccine funds A state audit found ADPH reimbursed vendors nearly $28 million for "unallowable or poorly documented services" through its federally funded...
Bibb Voice News Wire: Clips of Local Interest

Bibb Voice News Wire: Clips Of Local Interest

Alabama Politics Alabama grocery tax repeal, once on the margins, becomes bipartisan campaign issue A push to fully eliminate Alabama's remaining grocery tax has moved from a fringe Democratic proposal to a talking point across both...
Auburn College of Education faculty member reflects on Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy of literacy through Imagination Library

Auburn College of Education faculty member reflects on Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy of literacy...

AUBURN, Ala. – The recent passing of beloved singer, songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton has prompted an outpouring of tributes celebrating not only her musical contributions, but also her lifelong commitment to helping children develop...
Looking Back On Our History

Looking Back On Our History

Looking Back On Our History The Other McCord Brother If you've spent any time digging into Bibb County's Baptist roots, you've almost certainly come across the name Howard F. McCord. Born in Calera in 1888, Howard...
Letter to the Editor: Alabama Must Act Now on the Dangers of Coal Ash

Letter to the Editor: Alabama Must Act Now on the Dangers of Coal Ash

Letter to the Editor: Alabama Must Act Now on the Dangers of Coal Ash Coal ash ponds are not simply an issue for the communities where they are located. They are a statewide concern, and...
When Seeing Is No Longer Believing

When Seeing Is No Longer Believing

When Seeing Is No Longer Believing I recently watched a lengthy advertisement that appeared in my Facebook feed. I didn’t buy the product, but I watched the presentation long enough to understand why someone might. It...
Sheriff Grady Judd Speaks In Defense of Flock Camerasvideo

Sheriff Grady Judd Speaks In Defense of Flock Cameras

Editor's Note: Sheriff Grady Judd is a long serving Polk County, Florida official. He regularly posts crime reports on public platforms and holds entertaining press conferences. In this video he explains his support for...
Opinion: Flock Cameras Useful With Right Protocols

Opinion: Flock Cameras Useful With Right Protocols

  The cameras can track fugitives, monitor suspicious activity and more, but they must be used responsibly and ethically in order to keep us all safer. (TNS) — As technology has advanced in recent decades, police...
Bibb County’s Gold Star Families Deserve More Than a Day of Remembrance

Bibb County’s Gold Star Families Deserve More Than a Day of Remembrance

Bibb County’s Gold Star Families Deserve More Than a Day of Remembrance Military families do far more than stand behind service members — they shoulder the challenges of providing steady emotional support through active duty...
Opinion: Flock Cameras Useful With Right Protocols

More On Flock Cameras and Surveillance

Reprinted from Yellowhammer News George Orwell’s 1984 offered a nightmarish vision of a surveillance state.  The growing nationwide network of automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras evokes Big Brother but now faces significant pushback, including...