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Super Tuesday & The Census

Unless the underside of a rock has been your abode these past few months, you’ve probably heard one or more of the countless rally cries for participation in the upcoming United States Census. From...

Alabama 4-H 2018-19 Statewide, Bibb County Impact

Growing Bibb County's Future Alabama 4-H has been making a comeback for several years now, including here in Bibb County.  Prior to 2015, the 4-H Agent serving Bibb County also served Shelby County---needless to say...

Local Agencies Provide Unique Services To Victims Of Child Abuse In Bibb County

Almost 10 years ago the Central Alabama Regional Child Advocacy Center was revitalized and restarted the provision of services to child abuse victims in Bibb, Dallas, Hale, Perry and Wilcox counties. Shortly thereafter, volunteer...

City of Brent Shows Solid Financials in Annual Audit Report

With Council members Tracy Sanders and Chad Jones absent - said to be still at work - but all others present including Water Board members, Brent officials received their annual financial audit report Monday...

Owls of Alabama

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Owls are some of the most fascinating creatures in nature. Each species is equipped with its own unique set of characteristics and mannerisms. Alabama is lucky to have several species...

Your Daddy’s Prayers

By Cheryl Dodson 28 years ago… There is something special about your Daddy’s prayers. Especially knowing you were in them before you were born. A Daddy that prayed for you. A big, tough hard-working man wearing overalls and...

Struggling For Imperfection

By Cheryl Dodson I have wasted so many years on a life that doesn’t exist. I remember being around 12 years old and I questioned why God made people who were different. My friend Sheree Goggins scolded...

Federal Lawsuit Filed Over Driver License Abuse

How many drivers in Alabama are driving on suspended licenses as a result of failure to pay a traffic fine or failure to appear for a court date? The licenses of roughly 23,000 Alabama residents...

Riverkeepers Unite to Increase Effectiveness

Many people in Bibb County are familiar with the Cahaba Riverkeeper organization. Most likely do not know, however, that there are 11 independent riverkeeper organizations in Alabama helping to protect and serve its vast...

Alabama Has A High Future Demand For Primary Care Physicians

By John B. Waits, MD, FAAFP The U.S. faces a severe doctor shortage. In fact, by 2025, we will need more than 52,000 new primary care doctors to meet the growing demand for health care...