Blog Page 81
video

High Cahaba

Maybe one day soon the waters will recede enough that cleanup along the banks can start. Thankfully, no one has reported property damage during this month of record rains.

Bibb County Primaries Results: Election Day March 2020

With several closely watched races throughout the county, tonight was a nail biter for several candidates and their supporters. With almost 4,000 votes cast, the results are as follow: *Please note that these counts are...

Centreville Police to Train for Scenarios and New DUI Machine

Chief's Report The recent Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting has the city filling out forms that will enable qualification for FEMA funding in the future. Mentioned in the discussion around this topic was the need for...

Bibb County Establishes Family Wellness Court Program

Bibb County experiences a high rate of children placed in foster care and a high rate of removal of children from homes where they are neglected or abused. Often, removals are a result of...

The Search For Red Plum Jelly

By Cheryl Dodson Saturday, February 29th, 2020. 6:42 a.m. The phone rings. It is my Aunt Pat. She wants to go to Clanton Outdoor Flea Market. Daddy always kept her well-stocked in red plum jelly. And not just any red...

Be Mine & Be Kind

By Cheryl Dodson Valentine’s Day 1979- Do you remember how exciting Valentine’s Day is to a second grader? I remember the excitement of choosing which Valentine to give each of my classmates. And I also remember the joy...

State of the Community Meeting for North Bibb Highlights Economic Development and Education

Tuesday evening Woodstock Town Hall was packed with residents who came to hear their community leaders speak about the state of things. The first - likely to be annual - State of the Community...

Stop The Invasion of Weeds, West Blocton Lunch & Learn March 17

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Spring is the time of year when plants start showing their new life in gardens and lawns. Unfortunately, along with the new life of beautiful foliage, comes a common nuisance...

West Blocton Prepares to Issue Bonds for Water and Sewer

Preparing for Bonds Underwriter Scott Bamman presented a report to Mayor Daniel Sims and the West Blocton Town Council concerning five-year capital improvements project and an upcoming bond issuance for the Water and Sewer system....

New Education Tax Arrangement to Start May 1st

Financing New Construction Commissioners approved a loan through First US Bank for the construction of the new Bibb County Courthouse Annex. The loan will be for $1.1 million over seven years at 3.2% interest. "Of...