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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, will initiate a drawdown at West  Point Dam, Georgia, beginning August 1 ...
This article is part 2 of 2 for the coverage of the Lanett candidate forum hosted by the Lambda Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated. LANETT –– Candidates for the school board, along ...
Excuse me, but did you ask me if I had ever been on Broadway?  Well, yes, as a matter of fact I have. I have walked on Broadway, and I saw Phantom of the Opera there. I have never performed “On” ...
At this week’s meeting, members of the Valley Lions Club were updated on The Valley Local’s upcoming events that will soon be taking place in the area. Board member Lawton Lauderdale talked to the ...
War, arrogance, and recklessness destroy the ability to profit.”  Charles “Lucky” Luciano. 1931 – Chicago – Charles Luciano, the most powerful man in the American and Sicilian Mafia summons the bosses ...
The commission was addressed by citizens expressing their dissatisfaction at the quality of roads in their area. A group of approximately 20 citizens, represented by two community members, brought ...
At its Monday meeting, the Lanett City Council denied a last-minute request from a mother and her son to spare property they own from being demolished. The city had already delayed taking action on an ...
I might end up in jail or drown in the Washington swamp, but as a mother, I am ready to advocate for civility, politeness, and kindness.  I often wonder where the rest of us are—those who have spent ...
I’ve said it. You’ve said it or thought it—at least I’m pretty sure you said it… “This generation is… Those people over there… My employees… They just think they are entitled to…” We sort of cringe at ...
Barbara Jean Gullatt Hill, 76, of Glenn, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, after a life filled with love, laughter, and the kind of adventures that become treasured stories. Born in ...
Funeral services for Kathleen Colley East, age 78, of Roanoke will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 12:00 noon at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Scott Whaley, Nathan Sanders, and Aidan ...
Taking care of your dog’s health is simple. Dogs, like people, require good food, regular exercise, and routine veterinary check-ups. Many pet owners want the best for their dogs, but they can ...