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...
Is a New Cold War Looming?
Violations and Accusations
On Saturday, February 2, 2019, on order of the President, the United States ceased observation of a 31-year-old treaty with Russia, and will withdraw completely from the treaty in six months if...
Free Training for Construction Trades
According to a 2017 report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), construction trades are projected to be among the top ten most in demand jobs over the next decade. General construction, and associated...
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...
