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New Faces Enter Race For Centreville City Hall

July 7, 2020 In the first day of qualifying for municipal elections in the City of Centreville some new names have qualified and entered the contest. According to City Clerk Megan Batte well known local Mike...

Secretary of State Publishes Ballot For July Runoff

Due to the postponement of the originally scheduled March 31 Primary Runoff Election after the printing of ballots, the sample ballots, and all ballots used on election day, will contain the election’s original date....

New Brigadier General Has Ties To Bibb County

  On July 1 Colonel David C. Foley was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in ceremonies at Fort Campbell Kentucky. General Foley is on his way to his new assignment at U.S. Central...

Pruning Tomatoes Can Make a Difference

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Tomatoes are a southern garden staple. Many gardeners are always looking for ways to grow a bigger, better tomato. While pruning tomatoes is not necessary during regular growth and production, it can...

Bibb County Included In Recent Airport Funding Grant Release

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today announced that 16 local airports across the state of Alabama will receive a total of $10,750,845 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for improvements to airport...

A March on Main Street: Seeking Change Through the Ballot Box

Saturday morning, June 27, a crowd gathered in the Piggly Wiggly parking lot in Brent at 11:00 a.m. as they prepared for a long walk. It would be the second voter registration drive in...

ALDOT Issues Holiday Traffic Reminders

(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – As an added precaution during the Fourth of July holiday, the Alabama Department of Transportation is doing its part for highway safety by having no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates...

REGISTER TO VOTE REMINDER – LAST DAY FOR RUNOFF IS TODAY

Monday, June 29, 2020 – MONTGOMERY – REMINDER FROM SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN MERRILL For the July 14 Primary Runoff Election, the last day to register to vote is today. Eligible Alabamians have until the close of...

Walking Like a CHAMPION

Calling all walking clubs and individuals that have a desire to start walking! The Walking Like a CHAMPION campaign is an ongoing statewide campaign that encourages Alabama residents to get healthy by eating the right foods...

Municipal Elections Approaching For Local Area

The Alabama League of Municipalities released the following election calendar for all municipalities in the State of Alabama. JULY 7, 2020: • Mayor gives notice of the election. §11-46-22(a). • Candidates may begin qualifying at...