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Celebrating Style and Community: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Hunny J Boutique in Brent

Brent's community came together on August 16, 2023, to mark a special moment – the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Hunny J Boutique. With the support of the City of Brent and the Bibb County...
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Local Pastor Delivers Calm & Powerful Message to Brent City Council

A group of concerned local citizens assembled for the Brent City Council meeting on August 21, 2023. Local pastor the Reverend Larry Moultrie was on the approved agenda to address the council. From his...

CENTREVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT MAKES HEADLINES IN STATEWIDE NEWSROOMS

Reported by Mike Hobson mike.hobson@centrevillepress.com Last Thursday, August 17, 2023 videos that have been widely circulated on social media, network television, and major news outlets,  show that police officers from Centreville and Brent were on the...

Sean of the South: Angel Eyes

By Sean Dietrich The man was ordering a beer from the bartender when I noticed him staring in my direction.  “You’re that writer, ain’t you?” he said.  That depends.  “On what?”  On whether you’re with the IRS.  “Brother, have I...

Mutual Aid Efforts Against Blaze in Centreville: Cooperation Prevails Despite Intense Heat

  A collaborative response effort between multiple fire and emergency departments averted a potential disaster as Brierfield Volunteer Fire & Rescue led the charge against a residential structure fire in Centreville. The blaze, which threatened...

Bringing Literacy to Life: Woodstock Elementary’s Book Vending Machine Sparks Enthusiasm for Reading

In a world where screens dominate our lives and attention spans are constantly challenged, fostering a love for reading among young minds can seem like a tricky task. However, the innovative minds at Woodstock...

Alabama Lightwave Expands Coverage Area in Brent 

Fast, reliable internet in this day and age is growing increasingly important. With many jobs offering more remote opportunities, as well as the now normal online aspects of education from elementary school to college...

Brent City Council Meeting: August 7, 2023

Mayor Bobbie White called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by prayer by Tom Owings.  Roll Call:  Barbara Morrison 5:00  Tracy Sanders 5:05  Chad Jones 5:00  Tom Owings 5:01  Jerry Conway...

July 4, 2023: Voices of Our Veterans

Editorial by Mike Hobson During the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, the United States and the Soviet Union came dangerously close to nuclear war. The situation was incredibly tense, and there were several moments when the...
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USAF Veteran Pilot Recalls the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis

Walter C. Williams, a resident of Bibb County, Alabama retired from the United States Air Force after serving as a pilot during the Viet Nam war and earlier, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He sat...