New Farmers’ Market Opening in West Blocton
A few months ago the town of West Blocton conducted a resident survey to find out the biggest concerns of the community. To the...
County Pushes to Get Trash Under Control
Potential Litigation Over Garbage
Having been a perpetual issue for several months, the garbage transfer station came up again during this week's meeting. County Attorney...
Alabama Church Protection Act Filed By April Weaver
State Representative April Weaver has filed local legislation that seeks to provide churches and places of worship in Bibb County with an added layer...
Concerns of Potential Lottery and Gas Tax Impact on the City;...
Reviewing and making corrections/changes until approving the minutes of the previous meeting took the first 5 minutes of this week’s meeting. Afterwards, money dominated...
All Shook Up at BCHS
Opening with a rendition of "Jailhouse Rock" reminiscent of a famous scene in the 1957 Elvis Presley film of the same name, this character-centered...
Pineland Cemetery Bankruptcy Case Finally Ends
Back in 2014 DeArbor LLC, the Owners of Pineland Cemetery, were forced into a bankruptcy proceeding by creditors seeking to force a liquidation of...
Coming Together to Fight Cancer: Relay For Life 2019
Since its inception in 1985, Relay For Life has raised over $410,000,000 to help fight cancer via medical research, caregiver support, and other routes....
30th Annual Cahaba Lily Festival Announced For May 18
WEST BLOCTON HOSTS
30th ANNUAL CAHABA LILY FESTIVAL
The 30th annual Cahaba Lily Festival will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Cahaba...
Senator Cam Ward Appointed to Joint Transportation Committee
Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, has been appointed to serve on the Alabama Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee, the group of lawmakers that oversees the Alabama...
Alabama Legislative Report
ALABAMA SCHOOLS TO SEE SUBSTANTIAL FUNDING INCREASES FROM KINDERGARTEN TO COLLEGE
May 5, 2019 by April Weaver
As this column goes to press, the Education Trust...
