As the new school year approaches, United Way Hands On, the volunteer center of United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), is launching its annual Back-to-School Drive to help students throughout our area ...

The City of Pell City is again partnering with Coosa Riverkeeper to support the organization’s 2025 Swim Guide. The Swim Guide provides water quality results for popular swimming spots each week ...

Parents want their children to grow up to succeed in life. They want their children to feel like they can do anything they put their minds to. This ability grows from everyday experiences early in ...

Wallace State Community College announces that Brooklynn Sertell of Odenville, was recognized by the National Junior College ...

A single vessel-related incident involving unpermitted fireworks occurred at approximately 9:14 p.m. Friday, July 4, resulted in an explosion that injured six individuals. A pontoon boat that had been ...

Years ago, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System published an Alabama Farm Book. This annual publication was a series of legal and ledger-sized paper worksheets for farmers to write down different ...

In recognition of National “Made in the USA” Day on July 2, 2025, Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a formal proclamation celebrating Alabama’s manufacturing community and its critical role in driving economic ...

The City Council for the City of Pell City made appointments to the Pell City Board of Education on July 1, for the first ...

Mason Freeman, of Moody, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at University of West Alabama. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval ...

The Alabama Department of Transportation is urging motorists to drive responsibly and plan ahead during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, when traffic volumes are expected to rise across ...

George McMillan epitomized the adage that I often use, “friends and neighbors politics.” He had the most positive, natural personality for politics. But he also had deep Alabama family roots. He was ...

Dear Toni: I am an American turning 65 in September and am confused about my Medicare decision. I don’t know where to start or what to do. Can you please help me with what my Medicare options are?