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Pruning Tomatoes Can Make a Difference

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Tomatoes are a southern garden staple. Many gardeners are always looking for ways to grow a bigger, better tomato. While pruning tomatoes is not necessary during regular growth and production, it can...

Bibb County Included In Recent Airport Funding Grant Release

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today announced that 16 local airports across the state of Alabama will receive a total of $10,750,845 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for improvements to airport...

A March on Main Street: Seeking Change Through the Ballot Box

Saturday morning, June 27, a crowd gathered in the Piggly Wiggly parking lot in Brent at 11:00 a.m. as they prepared for a long walk. It would be the second voter registration drive in...

ALDOT Issues Holiday Traffic Reminders

(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – As an added precaution during the Fourth of July holiday, the Alabama Department of Transportation is doing its part for highway safety by having no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates...

REGISTER TO VOTE REMINDER – LAST DAY FOR RUNOFF IS TODAY

Monday, June 29, 2020 – MONTGOMERY – REMINDER FROM SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN MERRILL For the July 14 Primary Runoff Election, the last day to register to vote is today. Eligible Alabamians have until the close of...

Walking Like a CHAMPION

Calling all walking clubs and individuals that have a desire to start walking! The Walking Like a CHAMPION campaign is an ongoing statewide campaign that encourages Alabama residents to get healthy by eating the right foods...

Municipal Elections Approaching For Local Area

The Alabama League of Municipalities released the following election calendar for all municipalities in the State of Alabama. JULY 7, 2020: • Mayor gives notice of the election. §11-46-22(a). • Candidates may begin qualifying at...

Cahaba River Pollution Warnings Posted

AL.com has published a story today regarding Cahaba River pollution attributed to the construction of the new Mercedes Benz battery plant in North Bibb County. You can find the entire story here at this...

Centreville Historic Preservation Commission Meets With Bibb County Commission

June 22, 2020 The Chairman of the Centreville Historic Preservation Commission appeared before the Bibb County Commission Monday evening to discuss the Confederate Monument that sits on the Court House lawn and to make a...

What Is The Modern Symbol of Equal Justice In Bibb County?

Last Thursday I attended a meeting in Centreville where a group of leaders were talking about events that are planned for Centreville & Brent in coming days. One group represented local government. In one...