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WBHS 2023 Homecoming Court

Group Photo (L to R): Madeleine Yeager (12th), Katherine Mott (12th), Jada Washington (11th), Koli Hobson (9th), Lily Bamberg (12th), Kylie Smith (12th), Ava Wyatt (10th), Aldyn Deerman (12th), Allison Bell (12th) 

BCHS 2023 Homecoming Court

  Group Photo (L to R):  Au'Laisah Kidd, Kessa Steele, Kaitlyn Howard, Corlancyia Sanders-Morrow, and Aubrie James     

Farmers Federation Awards $150,000 to Auburn Ag, Forestry Students

BY Maggie Edwards Eighty Auburn University (AU) students reaped the benefits of the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF) during the Alabama Farmers Federation annual scholarship reception Sept. 25 at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. AU junior Faith...

Inside the Statehouse: Roads Vital and Political for Alabama

By Steve Flowers Roads and bridges have been vital to Alabama since its creation.  This is probably true of most states; however, it has been especially true for Alabama for several reasons.  First of all,...

Tigers bring Home the Win against the Bulldogs

By Matt Jones The Tigers brought a win back to the “Bloc” this past Friday night. The West Blocton Tigers bested the Montevallo Bulldogs 10-7. The win helps the record for the Tigers get to...

The Nature Conservancy Formally Acquires Near 600-Acre Tract of Wheeler Mountain in Bibb County

Press Release BIRMINGHAM (Sept. 26, 2023) — The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Alabama announced today that it has closed on the formal acquisition of a 596-acre tract at Wheeler Mountain in Bibb County, future-proofing the...

Hunting Safety: Back to the Basics

By Cole Sikes AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deer hunters across the United States are eagerly awaiting the leaves to change, temperatures to cool and the thrill of the hunt to begin. Until then, the responsibilities...

Rightside Way: The Making of Laws is a Sacred Trust

By Former State Senator Phil Williams I’ve been watching the ongoing soap opera in DC over relaxed attire for US Senators on the floor of the Senate. In order to make PA Sen. John Fetterman...

Centreville City Council Meeting: September 19, 2023

Dianne Epperson opened the meeting with prayer.  Councilman Mike Nichols led in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Roll Call:   Mike Oakley 5:00  Mike Nichols 5:00  Diane Epperson 5:00  Linda Lawrence 5:00  Don Mack 5:30  Mayor Oakley called the meeting to order.  A motion...

Brent City Council Meeting: September 18, 2023

Mayor White called the meeting to order at five o’clock.  Roll Call:  Barbara Morrison 5:00  Tracy Sanders – absent  Chad Jones 5:00  Tom Owings 5:00  Jerry Conway 5:00  A motion to approve the minutes was made (Owings) and seconded (Conway) Motion...