The Bibb Voice

By Erica Thomas, 1819 News The Wedowee Utilities Board unanimously approved the termination of the employment of bookkeeper Brenda Boone during a meeting held on Wednesday. Chairman Barry Waldrep recommended the move after outlining issues discovered...

Reprinted with permission of Alabama Reflector Alabama’s public health director said Thursday that public health officials were “doing everything possible to prepare” for measles as the highly-contagious disease spreads through the country. “We’re educating providers and...

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Governor Ivey Announces $15.7 Million in SEEDS Grants, Accelerating Alabama’s Historic Economic Momentum Bibb County Named as a Grantee February 16, 2026 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA)...

Reported by Yellowhammer News Governor Kay Ivey announced in 2025 a total of $23.2 million available to support site assessment and development efforts across Alabama. The SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) program, administered by...

  Alabama House pulls bill ending Public Service Commission elections prior to vote The sponsor said they were “ironing out” issues with the legislation, which drew criticism from customers and renewable energy advocates. By: Ralph Chapoco Alabama...

Governor Ivey signs Child Predator Death Penalty Act February 16, 2026 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act. One of the governor’s top priorities this legislative session, the new...

  Alabama State Board of Education members clash over delayed social studies textbook vote By: Andrea Tinker, Alabama Reflector - February 16, 2026 6:01 am Left to right: Alabama State Board of Education...

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A Lot Of People Are Upset Michael J. Brooks   David waited for me on Monday morning. He abandoned all formalities and quickly said he was upset over my sermon the day before.   “You criticized Ronald Reagan, and...