Randolph News

Former guard sentenced for taking drugs into prison

WIAT-TV Birmingham - Fri Nov 06

Woodrow Richardson was sentenced Thursday in the Circuit court of Bibb County. He previously pleaded guilty to felony charges of promoting prison contraband, marijuana possession and attempted distribution of a controlled substance.

Demopolis City Schools gets $3 million grant

Demopolis Times - Tue Nov 03

The interest-free bond is part of $263 million in qualified school construction bonds distributed by the governor's office as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, commonly called "the stimulus package." "This money is going to allow schools opportunities to do things that they wouldn't normally be allowed to do," said Gov.

Crowd greets swine flu shots

Tuscaloosa News - Thu Oct 29

Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11:16 p.m. TUSCALOOSA The Alabama Department of Public Health prepared for large crowds as county health departments across the state began administering the H1N1 vaccine Wednesday to certain risk groups.

Ward honored for hotel and restaurant development

Shelby County Reporter - Tue Oct 27

26 for improving Shelby Countya s hospitality and food offerings. The association awarded Rep.

Norfolk Southern rules out Bibb County site for rail hub

The Mobile Register Online - Fri Oct 23

Norfolk Southern says it moving forward with its plans for a $112 million railroad hub in McCalla after evaluating another location advanced by McCalla opponents of the project.

Jemison falls to Bibb County in region game

The Clanton Advertiser - Fri Oct 16

Jemison lost to No. 6 Bibb County in a Class 4A region battle. The Panthers lost 47-7 in Centreville.

Another mayor endorses C. Ward

The Clanton Advertiser - Fri Oct 09

Another mayor has endorsed Cam Ward in his bid to become Chilton Countya s next state senator.

Federal Government Spends Stimulus Money Faster Than Expected

New York Times - Thu Sep 24

The federal government is spending stimulus dollars slightly faster than originally expected, according to a government report issued Wednesday, but some programs have been hampered or delayed by confusion over some of the law's requirements.

Rains tapering off in Ala., flood watch remains

WAFF-TV Huntsville - Tue Sep 22

Parts of Alabama are drying out after days of heavy rain, but the threat of flooding hasn't gone away.

Flood waters receeding in Bibb County

WVTM - Tue Sep 22

Some flood waters are receeding in Bibb County Tuesday morning. The Alabama Department of Transportation reports Highway 219 south of Centreville is now open.