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The Frozen Drizzle Fizzled, But We Were Ready

At Monday night's County Commission meeting, County Engineer Jeff Mckinney said they had sand trucks ready and operational, able to take care of any bridges that may ice on Tuesday. Likewise, County Emergency Management...

Bibb County Closings Announced For Tuesday Jan 29

January 28 2019 1:15 PM Judge McMillan has given notice that his Court schedule for Bibb County has been cancelled for Tuesday January 29. The Bibb County Commission, the Court House, the Court House Annex,...

Bibb County Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Banquet

Bibb Chamber Banquet By Mike Oakley The Bibb County Chamber of Commerce, sported a near record attendance Thursday, Jan 24, at its annual banquet held at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in West Blocton.  Jerry Levert, past president,...

School Trespass Incident Creates Concern

A 45 year old prison parolee entered Brent Elementary School on more than one occasion last week without notifying school officials or police authorities. Gary Bennett, a registered sex offender, has now been arrested...

Is Our Court System Perpetuating An Impoverished Class

Which statement is true: (A) The criminal justice system exists to deter unlawful activity, protect the public, and rehabilitate people with criminal convictions. (B) Courts have become tools to generate revenue for the government. This undermines...

How To Use Mexican Dollars For The Wall

  Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks is re-introducing legislation that has been before Congress in previous sessions but may gain traction this time around. Brooks wants to use drug cartel money seized from Mexican traffickers to...

Governor Kay Ivey Delivers Stirring Inaugural Address

Gov. Kay Ivey made history last week by taking the inaugural oath of office for Governor of The Great State of Alabama. She is the state's second female governor and the first Republican woman elected...

Bibb County at West Blocton Basketball Match-up

The Bibb County Choctaws ventured up the road to the West Blocton Tigers on Tuesday night, January 22, for the second and final meeting of the season for their basketball teams. The mood light...

A List Bibb County Schools Did Not Make

For the second year in a row, the Alabama State Department of Education on Friday quietly posted the new list of schools declared "failing" under the Alabama Accountability Act. It’s big news for parents who...

Bibb County Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday Night

The Bibb County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet, Thursday, January 24th at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at 6:30 P.M. The church is located on Truman Aldrich Parkway, West Blocton, AL. 35188. Guest...