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Amelia Gayle Gorgas 2117, Tuscaloosa 

Amelia Gayle Gorgas 2117, Tuscaloosa  By Linda Barton    Once a year in October, Paul and Cherry Bryant host the area UDC chapters, MOS&B, and Sons of the Confederacy for a day at their farm in Boligee,...

Hymn History: To God be the Glory 

To God be the Glory  Hymn History   By Savannah Logan     The beloved hymn "To God be the Glory" is a powerful declaration of faith, written by the prolific hymnwriter Fanny J. Crosby. Born on March 24, 1820,...

Marion Post Office Renamed in Honor of Albert Turner, Sr. 

Marion Post Office Renamed in Honor of Albert Turner, Sr.  By Sheila Duncan  Reporter  Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced legislation in the 118th Congress to rename the Marion Post Office in honor of the late civil rights...

Honoring Black History and Community Leaders in Woodstock 

Honoring Black History and Community Leaders in Woodstock  By Savannah Logan   February is Black History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the achievements, contributions, and rich history of Black individuals in America. It serves as a...

Main Street Alabama Opens Applications for Network Communities 

Main Street Alabama Opens Applications for Network Communities  By Sheila Duncan  Reporter  Main Street Alabama has announced that applications for its Network Community program will open on February 1 and remain available throughout the month.  The Network Community...

Alabama’s Population Shift: More Deaths Than Births Since 2020 

  Alabama’s Population Shift: More Deaths Than Births Since 2020  By Sheila Duncan  Reporter    Since 2020, Alabama has faced a significant demographic shift: more people have died than babies have been born. While the state's population continues to...

Storm Shelters Provide Safety for Bibb County Residents 

Storm Shelters Provide Safety for Bibb County Residents  By Sheila Duncan  Reporter    Several local communities throughout Bibb County have recently received storm shelters, enhancing safety for residents in the event of severe weather. These shelters, strategically placed...

Bibb County GOP Holds Winter Celebration 2025 

Bibb County GOP Holds Winter Celebration 2025  By Sheila Duncan  Reporter  (Photos by Bridget Stokes) The Bibb County Republican Party held its Winter Celebration on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Bibb Medical Wellness Center. The evening...

Show Your Tiger Pride: Support WBHS Baseball This Season 

    Show Your Tiger Pride: Support WBHS Baseball This Season  By Savannah Logan  West Blocton High School’s baseball team is gearing up for an exciting season, and the community has a chance to rally behind the Tigers...