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The SSUT Debate: Protecting Alabama’s Counties & Small Communities

The SSUT Debate: Protecting Alabama’s counties, small and rural communities Guest Editorial By: Don Wallace, Hale County Commissioner July 31, 2025   In recent weeks, we have seen the largest cities in this state claim that the distribution of...

Fish Ranger Opens In Brent

Fish Ranger opens Aug. 1 offering tackle, apparel, and live music By Reporter: Candace Johnson The grand opening of the Bibb County Expo Center’s Fish Ranger officially took place on August 1, at 8 am. Many...

Senator Terri Sewell Announces Grants for Water System Improvements

August 1, 2025 Perry County will receive $2 million from the Delta Regional Authority to improve water infrastructure. The announcement was made today by U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL 7th District). In addition, the city of Carrollton...

Upcoming School Year Promises More Academic Achievement for Alabama Students

Guest Editorial by Paul DeMarco   For students, we are just weeks awasy from the start of the school year and they will soon be heading back to the classroom.   For Alabama that means another year where...

80 Year Old Team Mates Meet Again

Reported by Mike Hobson We know it is not big news when 4 guys, all at the mature age of 80 years, get together for a little reminiscing. Nevertheless it is always happy news, worthy...

Public Broadcasting Announces Intent To Wind Down Operations

August 1, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 1, 2025) – The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced today that it will begin an orderly wind-down of its operations following the passage of a federal rescissions package and...

ALBBAA launches 2025 Best Fish Photo Contest

ALBBAA launches 2025 Best Fish Photo Contest MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Aug. 1, 2025) – Some of America’s best recreational fishing can be found in Alabama’s Black Belt.   Many anglers search for trophy bass on Lake Eufaula, while some look...
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Patriot Aircraft Continues To Grow At Bibb County Airport

We introduced Bibb County to Patriot Aircraft back in 2022 when they located their aircraft manufacturing operation at Bibb County Airport (0A8). You can review our earlier article here: https://www.bibbvoice.com/2022/06/11/patriot-aircraft-usa-locates-at-bibb-county-airport/ Patriot continues to grow and impress...

Legislators Hold Press Conference To Announce Proposed Legislation

July 31, 2025 Reported by Mike Hobson   In response to horrific child sex abuse cases recently reported in Bibb County, Alabama, State Rep. Matt Simpson (R - Daphne), Sen. April Weaver (R - Brierfield), Bibb County...