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AmFirst Announces Winners of Rising Star Scholarships Including Bibb County’s Kaitlyn Howard

AmFirst and WBRC Fox 6 are proud to announce the winners of the prestigious Rising Star scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Rising Star scholarship program identifies exceptional high school students across Birmingham...

Celebrating Fathers’ Day: A Fun and Heartfelt Tribute to Dads Everywhere

  Ah, Fathers' Day! That special day in June when we get to shower our dads with love, appreciation, and maybe a little bit of laughter. Whether your dad is the king of dad jokes,...

Amelia Gayle Gorgas Chapter 2117: 83rd Anniversary Celebration  

  Amelia Gayle Gorgas Chapter 2117: 83rd Anniversary Celebration   By: Julia Burke Spree    The tall white columns of “The Oaks” and the smell of blooming Magnolia trees were the perfect setting for the Amelia Gayle Gorgas Chapter...

4-H RiverKids Kick Off Summer with Fun and Learning at Bibb County Lake

On Friday, June 7th, 2024 at Bibb County Lake, six kids met together to join in on the fun at the first 4-H RiverKids event. Facilitated by Alabama Extension folks Simon Carbone and Sherry...

An Open Letter to Those Who Must Litter

(This article reflects the opinions of the writer and not The Centreville Press.) After spending two days with my fellow volunteers picking up trash off of the sides of the road, I admit my mind...

Hymn History: What a Day That Will Be

The hymn "What a Day That Will Be" was penned by James Hill in 1955, inspired by two poignant figures in his life: an orphan girl and his mother-in-law. The seed for this beloved...

Community Connect: Chief of Police Carl McMillan

  In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to become disconnected from the heartbeat of your community. Yet, encouraging the growth of strong connections with local officials, leaders, and neighbors is not...

School’s Out for Summer: Let’s Have a Safe and Fun Summer! 

As the final school bell rings and classrooms close their doors for the summer, students everywhere rejoice in the promise of freedom, fun, and adventure. Summer is a time to relax, explore, and enjoy...

BMC Wellness Receives Sensory Path Grant

On Friday morning, June 7th, BMC Wellness Center's Director, Katie Crumpler, and other volunteers from BMC and the community gathered outside the BMC Wellness Center to work on installation of the new outdoor sensory...