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Cultivating Compassion: Neighborhood Bridges Joins Forces with Bibb County Schools to Support Students in...

In a bid to strengthen support for at-risk students and their families, Neighborhood Bridges, a renowned 501(c)(3) charity, has announced its collaboration with the Bibb County Schools community. This partnership marks the launch of...

Camille Gibson Named Alabama Association of School Boards District 2 Director

In every community, there are those that contribute to bettering the lives of those in the community as a whole, and then there are those who are true pillars, giving their all to make...

What is Christmas?

By Sheila Duncan  Marion Times Standard Staff  Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays around the world. It is a time of joy, giving, and festive celebrations. Whether you celebrate it for religious reasons,...

TOMBIGBEE RC&D COUNCIL AWARDS GRANT PROJECTS IN BIBB COUNTY

December 11, 2023 Tombigbee RC&D Council Executive Director Laurice McCollum joined State Representatives Curtis Travis, Russell Bedsole and Senator April Weaver at the Bibb County Commission Rock Building to award and celebrate over $117,511 in...

Hymn History: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a beloved Christmas carol that has stood the test of time, cherished by many around the world. Its origins can be traced back to the 18th century.  The lyrics...

J&S Christmas Open House

For the first time, J&S Drugs welcomed people in for a Christmas Open House! Light refreshments were served as guests were greeted and given the opportunity to visit and maybe do a little Christmas...

Rightside Way: Alabama…..A Nanny State?

By former State Senator Phil Williams I fully accept that government has a role. By design government is intended to provide essential services needed for quality of life - things like roads and bridges, military...

‘No Burn’ Order Lifted Across State

EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 4, 2023 Effective immediately, all burn restrictions have been lifted across the state of Alabama. Burn permits will be issued as normal by the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC). This includes 11 counties in...

ALEA Issues Statement on death of Joseph Tyler Goodson

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency released the following press statement this morning, December 7, regarding this incident: BIBB COUNTY – On Sunday, Dec. 3, at the request of the Woodstock Police Department, Special Agents with...

Inside the Statehouse: Lister Hill, One of Alabama Greatest U.S. Senators

By Steve Flowers We had a very distinguished congressional delegation from Alabama during the 30-year span of 1934-1964.  The congressmen from the Heart of Dixie appeared to be born to serve in Congress.  Their pedigrees...