Purple Pride Band Attends First Competition of the Year
In an email sent to parents and boosters from band director Matthew Fields:
"Congratulations to our band members on a good performance at the Mid-South Marching Band Festival yesterday. It was a very hot day...
Bibb Defeats Calera
The Choctaws came out of the gate dominating the field, shutting down the Calera Eagles for most of the first half. With a touchdown in the second quarter starting their momentum, Bibb continued from...
Grow Your Own Salad this Fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Buying all the ingredients and preparing salads at home can become on expensive venture. Gardeners can easily grow a lot of the vegetables that they put in their salads, in...
April Weaver Receives Health Policy Award From State Nurses Association
Representative April Weaver was recently honored by the Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA) with its Health Policy Award for her efforts in passing new laws that improved quality healthcare and enhanced the nursing profession....
Positive Movement for Green Pond Fire and Rescue EMS Transport
iPad PollingProbate Judge Stephanie Kemmer spoke to the commission about using iPads instead of paper voter lists. These would not be used for voting, but for checking in voters, among other functions performed by...
Remembering Children Who Died
By Mike Oakley
Families who have experienced the death of a child now have an opportunity to meet with others on a regular basis who have endured similar tragedies.
As many know, the loss of a...
Choctaws Stay Undefeated 5 Games In
The Choctaws rolled through the evening with one touchdown after another, while keeping Central scoreless the entire first half. The defense not only held the opposition, they increased the team's positive turnover ratio. Overall,...
Using Trail Cameras this Deer Season
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Thanks to today’s technology, trail cameras are an asset to most deer hunters. These cameras serve a multitude of purposes as hunting season is fast approaching.
“Trail cameras are a great...
Stephanie Kemmer Appointed to Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Begun in 1946 in an effort to improve healthcare in the state, the Statewide Health Coordination Council (SHCC) is a subset of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. According to Alabama Code, "The...
West Blocton Handles Business Despite Continued Tensions
Business and Agenda
Union Baptist Church will host a "Family and Friends Day" on October 20th, beginning with Sunday School and running through the afternoon. The entire community is invited.
Water pumps went out on Smith...
