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Inside the Statehouse: Dr. Furnie Johnston, Pioneer Doctor

By Steve Flowers In recent years, healthcare has eclipsed agriculture as Dothan’s major industry. Dothan is the medical mecca for the entire Wiregrass, as well as rural northwest Florida and southwest Georgia.  It has premier...

STATE OF ALABAMA VS JOHN HUGHS WARREN

Press Release On October 23, 2023, John Hughs Warren of West Blocton entered a plea of guilty to Rape 1st Degree, Sexual Torture and Domestic Violence 2nd Degree in front of Bibb County Circuit Judge...

ALBBAA launches 12th year of Big Buck Photo Contest

Press Release MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Oct. 27, 2023) – The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) will again showcase the bountiful whitetail deer hunting available in the Black Belt’s 23-county footprint with the 12th year of its Big...

Woodstock Town Council Announces Ordinance 2023-9 for Cemetery Rehabilitation Authority

In a recent announcement made on behalf of Mayor Jeff Dodson and the Woodstock Town Council, the Town of Woodstock introduced Ordinance 2023-9, a significant step towards the preservation and restoration of historical cemeteries...

Tinsel Trail at the Coke Ovens Dates Announced

Get ready for a magical holiday season in West Blocton! The Tinsel Trail at the Coke Ovens is back for more family holiday fun and traditions. Here's everything you need to know to make...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Offering Medicare Advantage Plans with $0 Premium...

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is committed to our mission of Alabamians access to quality, affordable healthcare.   Medicare Open Enrollment for 2024 plans is Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 through Thursday,...

Hymn History: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

“O soul, are you weary and troubled? / No light in the darkness you see?” When we are faced with the trials of life that trouble our souls, our humanity tends to give us...

Schnellecke Logistics Receives Alabama Governor’s Award for Excellence in Employing Individuals with Disabilities

The Alabama Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities recently celebrated Schnellecke Logistics Company of Woodstock as the Large Business Employer of the Year. The prestigious award was presented during a statewide ceremony...

Centreville City Council Meeting – October 17, 2023

Mayor Mike Oakley called the meeting to order at five o’clock. Diane Epperson opened with prayer and Mike Nichols led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Roll Call:  Mike Nichols - 5:01  Diane Epperson - 5:01  Linda Lawrence - 5:01  Don...

Brent City Council Meeting – October 16, 2023

Mayor Bobbie White called the meeting to order at five o’clock and Councilperson Tom Owings opened with prayer.  Roll Call:  Barbara Morrison - 5:01  Tracy Sanders - 5:04  Chad Jones - 5:01  Tom Owings - 5:01  Jerry Conway - 5:01  A...