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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...

Centreville Press – January 23, 2026

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The Things That Bother Us Usually Aren’t the Main Thing

The Things That Bother Us Usually Aren’t the Main Thing Michael J. Brooks   Our parents thought they were anarchists and subversives sent across the pond to corrupt our morals—something of a payback for the Boston Tea...

Centreville Press – January 16, 2026

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Centreville Press – January 9, 2026

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Certifiably Old

Certifiably Old Michael J. Brooks   Our Alabama Baptist campsite at Shocco Springs is a gorgeous place, and I’ve enjoyed every event I’ve attended there. Several years ago, I attended a two-day training course for pastors. A...