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Centreville Press – May 29, 2026

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Bibb County Housing Manager Earns Statewide Recognition

Bibb County Housing Manager Earns Statewide Recognition MONTGOMERY – Tara Tate has been recognized as the Alabama Housing Finance Authority’s 2026 Manager of the Year. As manager, Tate oversees the daily operations of Cahaba Glades and...

U.S. Attorney Appointed for Northern District of Alabama

Phillip W. Williams, Jr., Sworn in as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama   BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –  Following his nomination by President Donald J. Trump and confirmation by the United States Senate, Phillip W....

With Freedom Comes Great Sacrifice: Memorial Day 2026

With Freedom Comes Great Sacrifice: Memorial Day 2026 by Nicole Jones Wadsworth Memorial Day, at its heart, is one of the most solemn observances in American life. It is a day set aside to remember the...

Is The Cellphone A Blessing Or A Curse?

Is The Cellphone A Blessing Or A Curse? Michael J. Brooks   My generation remembers taking trips or experiencing emergencies and looking about for a telephone. Little did we dream one day we’d all have one in...

Special Election Candidates Announced

Reported by 1819 News Just hours after the three-judge panel held a hearing on the legality of the steps Alabama has taken to return to the 2023 maps approved by the legislature, qualifying closed for...

On The Road With Newt

Written & Submitted by Newt You’re rolling down the highway past the fields, the farms and the trees. The day draws on with that feeling of freedom in the back of your mind as you...

Centreville Press – May 22, 2026

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Former Mayor Oakley Issues Public Statement

Following the dismissal of the election contest in Oakley vs. Cooner today, former Mayor Oakley released the following public statement: "This afternoon after a day and a half of testimony, I made the decision along...

Centreville Mayor Election Contest Ends With Dismissal

The trial of the election contest in Oakley vs. Cooner ended today following about two hours of testimony from witnesses called by Oakley's attorney. Five witnesses testified today about their residence address and eligibility...