Beanz N Greenz Celebrates Official Grand Opening
Serving Bibb County but based in Brent, a culinary gem has been quietly serving up Southern specialty dishes and fostering a sense of community. Beanz N Greenz, with its mission to become a hometown...
Veteran Firefighters Struggle for VA’s Recognition of Toxic Exposure’s Lasting Outcomes
In 1966, the US Navy Research Lab's partnership with the 3M chemical corporation yielded the first formulation of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), sometimes referred to as 'light water,' a firefighting solution capable of quickly...
Project Say Something Secures First Amendment Victory Through Collaborative Efforts
- Project Say Something is pleased to announce a significant breakthrough in their fight for the restoration of First Amendment rights in Florence, AL. After a prolonged legal battle, Project Say Something has...
Tigers Lose to Bears, But Not Without a Fight
By Matt Jones
Last Friday night was not the night the West Blocton Tigers wanted. The Sipsey Valley Bears were able to make a comeback and end the game on top 28-27. The record for...
Celebrating CJ Morrow’s Outstanding Performance
Examples of exemplary athleticism deserve their moment in the spotlight, and CJ Morrow delivered just such a performance during the Bibb County vs. West Blocton football game. His extraordinary skills and unwavering commitment to...
Bibb County Board of Education Meeting | 09/12/2023 – 05:00 pm
Agenda
1. Call to order
2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of the Minutes
6. Request to approve FY 23-24 budget as presented on September 7 and September 12, 2023 by Nicole Elam,...
Alabama Lawmakers Must Ensure Accountability for all Transportation Monies
By Paul DeMarco
It has now been four years since Alabama state representatives and senators raised the gasoline tax 10 cents per gallon. The tax will now go up another penny this year starting on...
Gov. Proclaims September Sepsis Awareness Month
Recently, Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation recognizing the month of September as Sepsis Awareness Month in Alabama and encouraging Alabamians to learn the signs and symptoms and to seek treatment when needed.
According to...
Flagg Mountain Offers “Birds, Beats, & Bach” in September
On Sunday, Sept. 24, a special program showcasing Alabama musicians and experts in conversation about the mountain’s ecology and natural history will be hosted at Flagg Mountain, a property owned by the Alabama Forestry...
Public Notices Belong In Real Newspapers
Opinion by Mike Hobson
Most states have laws requiring public notices to appear in local newspapers. These notices alert interested citizens to actions their governments are taking. Newspaper readers tend to be interested citizens and...
