Sherry Kughn
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Past articles by Sherry:
Sylvester Croom, first Black SEC coach, shares perspective with Scouts
“I learned early about leadership at home, school, church and community,” said Sylvester Croom on Wednesday. → Read More
Saks Middle School to close
The Calhoun County Board of Education voted Tuesday to close Saks Middle School. → Read More
Parents as Teachers program popular with parents and youngsters
PAT, which is free to families, has been in 13 counties in northeast Alabama for almost nine years. → Read More
Sheriff makes case for price increase on car tags
Sheriff Matthew Wade said the department puts two million miles on their vehicles every year. → Read More
County’s spelling bee winner from Alexandria Middle School
The spelling bee was the first in-person competition in three years because the COVID pandemic. → Read More
Superintendent: Alexandria’s three schools likely to stay
Thus far, Reyes has visited the communities of White Plains, Saks and Alexandria. → Read More
A roundabout and a new well are set for Calhoun County
The project, which was first proposed in May of 2021, will take four to six months to complete. → Read More
James Snow’s creativity expressed through lamp-making
Where others see junk, James Snow sees a lamp. → Read More
Alexandria family wins national family competition
Called the Achievement Award, the honor was bestowed on the Trantham family Jan. 9 in Puerto Rico. → Read More
Brooke Nelson receives lifetime achievement award
It has been eight-and-a-half years since Brooke Nelson began her oversight of the now 30-year-old Cheaha Challenge. → Read More
New water tank set for Wellborn’s West Cobb Town
The old water tank was built in the 1930s by the WPA, a Depression-era jobs program. → Read More
Faulkner Brothers Grocery store in Choccolocco closing
“Our customers are called family,” Melody Faulkner wrote in her message, and she mentioned the tears they will shed. → Read More
Kiwanians distribute bikes to children
The two-wheeled dream machines were made possible by a yearly effort on the part of the Anniston Kiwanis Club. → Read More
Self-proclaimed ‘weather nerd’ creates light show in Jacksonville
With the help of a few friends, Matthew Walden spent about a month building the structure that holds 2,500 lights. → Read More
Ohatchee’s Christmas on the Town: A bright spot on a gray morning
Organizers of the 'Christmas on the Town' event in Ohatchee Saturday gave children a special time with Santa. → Read More
‘Prevenger’ character teaches children about drug abuse
The comic books have been so popular that ASAP plans to create additional stories in future editions. → Read More
Twenty-seven become new citizens in Anniston
On Thursday, the solemn surroundings of the new U.S. District Court in Anniston accentuated the expectations of the 27 people waiting to become American citizens. The 40 or so family members of those seated in front of the room were quiet. A video set to the song “America the Beautiful” began playing on a wide screen. Then U.S. District Judge Corey Maze entered in a burst of excitement. → Read More
Alabama House District 32 candidate Barbara Boyd looks to the past, present and future
Barbara Boyd hopes to improve teachers’ retirement benefits for teachers and keep them in the state. → Read More
A visit to the Hotel Finial offers modern comfort, timeless charm
An overnight stay in the historic rooms of the Hotel Finial is as welcome as fall’s cool mornings and warm days. → Read More
Piedmont’s Railroad Depot Museum gets grant
Calhoun County’s newest museum has received a $40,000 grant. → Read More