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The Woman’s Study Club of Wedowee met Wednesday, May 6, at Wedowee First Baptist Church. Jennifer Robertson opened the meeting and presented the program related to becoming a leader through club participation and working in the community as a volunteer. Her program entitled “Get Cooking” discussed how cooking and leadership are related:  the right mix…

Here are the sample ballots for both the Republican and Democrat primary elections that will take place at polling places throughout the county May 19. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are not sure where to vote, you can find your name and polling place by looking at the…

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” – Matthew 25:13 Alabama’s primary election day is fast approaching. Maybe faster than you realize. Getting a handle on when Alabama holds its primary election is bit like skeet shooting. The target is always on the move. Traditionally, Alabama held its primary…

by Lisa Sollie LIVINGSTON, Ala.— While college is often seen as a time for academic growth, Parker Woodham views his four years at the University of West Alabama a bit differently. Beyond lectures and exams, the Woodland graduate describes his time at UWA as a period of personal transformation, one marked by self-discovery and growth…

Incidents April 26 – County Road 460, Woodland A resident reported hearing a gunshot followed by a dog yelping. When the dog returned, it was limping and had blood on its face, nose, and bottom lip. The resident stated a neighbor frequently shoots and has bragged about killing animals without reason. April 28 – County…

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is reminding voters of the State’s photo identification requirements to ensure a smooth and efficient voting process on Election Day. “My record on photo voter identification requirements is very clear. I have worked hard to ensure that Alabama has some of the most airtight voter ID laws in the…

Roanoke native and author Anthony Baldwin announces the release of “What the Kudzu Keeps,” a Southern Gothic horror novella rooted in Alabama folklore surrounding the legend of the town of Louina that was once located near Wadley. The story draws on regional history and local myth to tell the story of a lost town swallowed…

120 years ago Letter to the Editor: Our observation has taught us that there are two classes of people that are a drawback to any community and are to be found, we suppose, in most communities. And these are the tattlers and busy-bodies. The tattlers are always talking about someone else’s business, and the busy-bodies…

This Friday May 8 is V-E Day, when Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allied Forces back in 1945. A battalion of US Army MPs marched their newest POWs toward the waiting train bound for Starke, Fla.. on the east coast of the panhandle. The whistle blared the iron horse’s impending departure. Steel wheels screeched against…

Handley High School celebrated academic achievement on May 4 during its annual Academic Excellence Awards Night, recognizing nearly 100 students for their outstanding performance in the classroom. The evening’s guest speaker was Dr. Bill Jordan, a distinguished alumnus from the Class of 1956. A graduate of Auburn University and a member of the university’s 1957…