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Child Rape Bill Advances In Legislature

Written by Caleb Taylor, 1819 News MONTGOMERY — Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee passed legislation on Tuesday making child rapists eligible for the death penalty in the wake of horrific child sex abuse cases...

Wedowee mayor removed from utility board after $1.5 million in alleged losses, unpaid taxes...

By Erica Thomas, 1819 News Wedowee Mayor Tim Coe was removed from the Wedowee Utilities Board on Tuesday amid a barrage of concerns over operations. Now, council members want to take a closer look at...

Centreville Election Contest Set For February Trial Date

The election contest for the Office of Centreville Mayor is presently set for trial on the 26th day of February, 2026 in the Circuit Court of Bibb County. The election challenge was filed by...

Letters to the Editor – Permitting Reform

Dear Editor: We Need Permitting Reform We've read about the rapid growth of data centers supporting artificial intelligence and requiring vast amounts of electricity, which strain electrical grids and increase our bills. We need to add...

Of Choir Robes And Swing Sets

Of Choir Robes And Swing Sets Michael J. Brooks   “The Crickets” sang, “I Fought The Law, And The Law Won.” I fought two ladies in church, and the results are mixed.   The first was a long-time volunteer...

Bibb County Soil & Water Conservation – Annual Report

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Centreville Press – January 30, 2026

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Humility Needed in the Pulpit and Pew

Humility Needed in the Pulpit and Pew Michael J. Brooks   The late radio teacher, J. Vernon McGee, had a famous line: “When Satan fell, he fell into the choir loft!”   This comment may be a bit arcane...

Bibb County Receives Grant Allocations – Tombigbee RC&D

The Tombigbee RC&D Council presented over $94,000 in grant awards to Bibb County recipients on Friday, January 23, 2026. The recipients awarded and the grant project descriptions are listed below:   FY 2025 Projects   1.      Bibb County...

2026 Primary Election Qualifying Ends

Bibb County GOP Chairman April Weaver announced that qualifying for the Spring 2026 Republican Primary ended Friday, January 23, at 5 p.m. The qualified candidates for elected offices includes: Bibb County Qualified 2026 Republican Candidates Board...