The commission was addressed by citizens expressing their dissatisfaction at the quality of roads in their area. A group of approximately 20 citizens, represented by two community members, brought ...

At its Monday meeting, the Lanett City Council denied a last-minute request from a mother and her son to spare property they own from being demolished. The city had already delayed taking action on an ...

I might end up in jail or drown in the Washington swamp, but as a mother, I am ready to advocate for civility, politeness, and kindness.  I often wonder where the rest of us are—those who have spent ...

Marquetta L. Madden, the Valley District 4 incumbent, has announced she’s running for re-election. “It has truly been an honor to represent you over the years. I would love the opportunity to continue ...

I’ve said it. You’ve said it or thought it—at least I’m pretty sure you said it… “This generation is… Those people over there… My employees… They just think they are entitled to…” We sort of cringe at ...

Local entrepreneurs Tiffany and Jamie Welch are bringing new energy to West Point once again with the launch of their latest ...

There are three announced candidates who are seeking to succeed Debbie Wood as the state representative in Alabama House ...

When I was in elementary school, my father was a bi-vocational pastor in a couple small churches. On occasion our family would be invited to eat lunch in a church member’s home after the morning ...

Three Chambers County men were recognized and thanked for their military service this past Friday at the 13th annual Korean ...

George W. Bush famously said, “When I was young and foolish, I was young and foolish.” Me, too, Mr. President. We used the Revised Standard Version of the Bible in the classroom at the seminary I ...

For some time now, the West Point Rotary Club has been having its weekly meetings at Johnny’s Pizza in downtown West Point. At Thursday’s meeting, Johnny’s Pizza owner Ben Hamilton talked about what ...

The Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce has announced several key dates for holiday events happening in Chambers County this November and December. The sixth annual RockingFest on the Square will ...