E-Edition 05-22-2026
E-Edition 052226
Legals for 5/22/2026 – 5/28/2026
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on December 20, 2010, a certain Mortgage was executed by Judith Moon, a single woman, as mortgagor(s), in favor of Genworth Financial Home Equity Access, Inc., its successors and assigns as mortgagee, and was recorded on January 18, 2011, as Instrument Number 3344152 in the Office of the […]
Tomorrow, two amendments to Alabama’s Constitution will be on the ballot
Amendment 1 – Expansion of Aniah’s Law. Aniah’s Law, passed in 2022, allows judges to deny bail before trial in certain cases. This amendment would expand the list of crimes to include attempted murder, conspiracy or solicitation to commit murder, and shooting into an occupied home, vehicle, aircraft, or building. This amendment is sponsored by […]
W. E. Striplin’s drama club performs Hollywood classics
E. Striplin Elementary’s Drama Club performed a tribute to our favorite Hollywood songs on May 7 for their final performance of the 2025-2026 school year. The club wowed the crowd with songs from The Lion King to K-pop Demon Hunter, and performed skits they have been working on since their last performance in December. “This […]
Attalla Schools announces free, reduced lunch program
Submitted by Attalla City Schools Attalla City Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For School Year 2026-27 Attalla City Schools will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). No further action is required of you. […]
Etowah County students recognized in 2026 creative writing contest
By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Students from across Etowah County Schools were recognized for their creativity, storytelling and digital skills during the 2026 Etowah County Schools Creative Writing Contest, which featured entries in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, illustrated story and webpage categories from kindergarten through 12th grade. In kindergarten-first grade fiction, winners were Karrigan Edwards of […]
The Bluff Amphitheater ribbon cutting
By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor n Monday, a crowd gathered on the grounds of the amphitheater, once covered in kudzu, to cut the Hokes Bluff green ribbon for The Bluff Amphitheater. Owners Josh Santos, Chad Lee and Drake White recently moved back to the area after living in Nashville for years, and brought the music scene […]
Local resident runs for Secretary of State
By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor Glenda Jackson started her career in government as a volunteer poll worker before becoming a clerk at a city precinct, where she said she learned firsthand how the system works and built a foundation of knowledge around it. “The process took me 15 years,” Jackson said. “From starting as a clerk, […]
Former Ag and Industry Commissioner re-sparks his passion for polotics
By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor Ron Sparks was the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries for two terms from 2003 to 2011. The second time he was elected, he was voted in by 62 of the 67 counties in Alabama, he said. “It was one of the biggest honors of my life to be able to […]