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An Opinion on Confederate Monuments & History

In a ruling that will have statewide consequences the Alabama Supreme Court ruled this week that the City of Birmingham violated Alabama’s monument protection law when it placed a plywood screen around a Confederate...

Alabama Supreme Court Ruling Protects A Bibb County Landmark

The Bibb Confederate Sentinel has stood a lonely guard post in front of the Bibb County Courthouse since 1910. His present post, near the main entrance, is not his original position, as evidenced by...

A Thanksgiving for Bibb County

It's a great time to be alive right now in Bibb County. From Woodstock to Centreville, this casual observer finds progress on the march with solid efforts being made by a number of people...

Tourism Promotion Finds Its Way Back To Bibb County

Local resident donates thrift store “find” to Bibb County Chamber of Commerce  By Mike Oakley The Bibb County Chamber of Commerce recently received a gift from a local resident with historic ties to Bibb County.  Mr. Jim...
Bibb Medical Center CEO Joseph Marchant presents a grant proposal to the Centreville City Council.

A Special Session of Centreville City Council All About City Streets

Starting at 4:30pm on Monday, this special session was called in order that - if a yes answer was given by the council - a deadline for submitting an application for grant money could...

After Executive Session, Commission Keeps Voting Districts Unchanged

The Bibb County Commission - absent only Commissioner Charles Caddell - began by approving the minutes of October 28, then moved quickly through other business. Skipping to the end ... Voting Districts Near the end of...

A Safe Turkey Is Critical This Holiday Season

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The best turkey for the holiday table is the one that’s been prepared safely. Angela Treadaway, an Alabama Extension regional food safety and quality agent, offers information on making sure...

Alabama Medicaid Agency Seeks Public Comment On Proposed Amendments

The Alabama Medicaid Agency is seeking public comment on two important Medicaid issues. Please read below for details. The Bibb Voice is glad to pass this information along to the public. Public Comment Sought for...

Local LEO Wins Award for Fighting Litter

If you recall a previous Bibb Voice article about Wildlife Officers fighting litter - Operation Oscar: Stopping the Trash - you've seen Ricky Corn's name before. He's the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural...

BCHS Theater Department Awarded Three-Year Grant

As parents and other theater-goers sat at the Board of Education's auditorium in anticipation of the latest presentation by the Bibb County High School Theater Department, Carrie Hetzel delivered some good news: a long...