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Howard Eugean CarterJuly 5, 2026
Howard Eugean Carter, 75, of Heiberger, died Saturday, June 27. He was born August 3, 1950. He spent his early life working for Seaman Timber Company. He loved hunting and fishing. Howard will be missed by his three brothers, other family, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa; his parents, Callie Carter and Nettie Mae Carter; five brothers; and four sisters. A visitation for Howard will be held Thursday, July 2, from 10:30 until 11...
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Betty Swindal GarnerJuly 5, 2026
Betty Swindal Garner, 81, of Centreville, died peacefully on Monday, June 22. Betty was born on February 14, 1945, in Perry County. She lived a life centered on family and service to others. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose warm heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering devotion to her family touched the lives of many. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, creating memories that will be cherished for...
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Keep Kids Safe in Sun, Water this SummerJuly 5, 2026
With summer in full swing, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System reminds parents and guardians of the risks tied to sun exposure and water activities. Silvia Vilches, a family and child development specialist with Alabama Extension at Auburn University, said being aware of these risks lets families enjoy the season safely. “Being aware of risks of outdoor activities means you can enjoy the water and sunshine, knowing you are preventing problems now and into the future,” Vilches said. Water safety is...
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Safe Firework Use: Protecting Nature, Homes This July 4thJuly 5, 2026
Fireworks are a festive part of the 4th of July, but they also carry wildfire risk. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System offers the following tips for safe use this Independence Day. Choose a large, open launch site with little vegetation, staying roughly 300 feet from forests, woodlands, or grasslands and 150 feet from homes and other structures. Andrea Robards, a forestry, wildlife and natural resources Extension agent at Auburn University, suggested clearing the launch area of combustible material with a...
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Cooking in the Black BeltJuly 5, 2026
Life has been a rat race lately—one place after another. It’s next to impossible to pin me down for any length of time. Between washing windows, scraping paint, the usual loads of laundry, all this summer heat makes me want to do is sit down and read a book in a rocker. Sure, I wouldn’t turn down a glass of something cool and refreshing, but it’s becoming a chore even to fix that between cutting all this grass. Still, I...
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