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Bibb County Grants Awarded By Tombigbee RC&D Council

  The Tombigbee RC&D Council announced the award of $21,000 in important grants in Bibb County this week that will affect and improve several non-profit organizations.The funding comes from state and local agencies, private foundations,...

A Busy Night in the Rock Building

Monday night's County Commission meeting yielded more action than usual. From a mildly heated debate and a feel-good proclamation, to an emotional declaration of thanks and a somber moment of recognition, it was quite...

Flu Outbreak in Schools

Remembering the challenges of last year's flu season, school officials are taking proactive steps in an attempt to minimize the impact this year. So far, it seems to be working. "That doesn't help someone feel...

State Representative April Weaver Selected To Chair House Health Committee

Bibb County State Representative April  Weaver will Chair Important House Committee. Rep. April Weaver has been chosen to serve as chair of the House Health Committee, which is tasked with handling all healthcare related legislation...

Choctaws Duo Sign Letter Of Intent With Wildcats

Story & Photo Submitted By Daniel Payne On February 5th, with their friends, families, and teammates watching, Dexter Marsh and Noah Dukes signed their letter of intent to continue their football careers with Culver-Stockton University. Noah...

Watson Fondren Continues His Journey

  By Mike Oakley When Watson Fondren was growing up, playing football, baseball and basketball in his yard and on little league teams, he had no idea that one day the skills he was learning would...

Bibb County Children’s Theatre Produces “Into The Woods”

By Mike Oakley The 18th rendition of Bibb County Children’s Theatre ended last week with a stirring production of “Into the Woods, Jr.,” a story by James Lapine with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. This...

A New Arms Race, To Be or Not To Be?

Tuesday night President Trump delivered the State of the Union (SOTU) address, speaking for an hour and a half about everything from the border wall and fair-trade practices, to national security, withdrawing from wars...

West Alabama Scouts Perform Community Service Projects

Black Warrior Council, Boy Scouts complete 31,849 Hours of Community Service Not bad for a group of kids!  In 2018 the Black Warrior Council, Boy Scouts completed 31,849 hours of community service for West Central...