Remember your family members and loved ones by contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of Pleasant Valley cemetery. Send your donations to: Pleasant Valley Cemetery Fund, c/o Ren Kynard, 1605 Water Oak Rd., Greensboro.
The Alabama Extension Food Safety and Quality team is excited to launch the new Alabama Cottage Food Law online course. This self-paced course is open to anyone who is interested or planning to produce food for sale to the public from their home kitchen. It is a flexible, accessible resource designed to allow participants to work at their own pace and on their own schedule. Cost The course is $25, which includes all materials and an emailed certificate upon completion.... Read More
The Washington, D.C., and district offices of U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) are currently accepting applications for spring 2026 interns. College students and recent graduates interested in government and public service are invited to apply for a chance to spend the semester learning about the inner workings of a congressional office. Interns will work closely with Rep. Sewell’s staff on a variety of important legislative, communications, and administrative tasks. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university (juniors and... Read More
The 2026 Alabama Catfish Conference will be held Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Blackbelt Research & Extension Center in Marion Junction. This meeting will provide an update on research activities within the Alabama catfish industry. Lunch will be served, and there will be a drawing for several door prizes. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., and the meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. Individuals involved in all aspects of the catfish industry are invited to attend.
The Hale County Democratic Executive Committee has announced that qualifying for the 2026 Democratic primary will open Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and close Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The dates are coordinated with the Alabama Democratic Party and follow state election law. Candidates seeking a county office on the Democratic primary ballot must qualify with Hale County Democratic Executive Committee Chair Gay Nell Singleton. County ballot positions include sheriff, coroner, revenue commissioner, county commissioners, and... Read More
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling about $43.8 million to assist low-income households with home energy costs during the winter and summer months. The grants will enable 18 community action agencies to provide emergency assistance to help low-income Alabama residents cover the costs of heating or cooling their homes. “The cost of heating a home during the coldest parts of winter and cooling it during the hottest parts of summer can pose a challenge for those who are most... Read More