James Spann singing a book.
WBMA James Spann visited Gordo, Alabama for book singing on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Main Street Nutrition from 9:00 a.m.-12 noon.
Books that were signed included “All You Can Do Is Peay”, “Weathering Life”, and “Benny and Chipper.”
Aliceville City Council Meeting
By Felicity Holman
Staff Writer
ALICEVILLE- On July 13, 2022, the Aliceville City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Terrence Windham. Councilwoman Rebecca Gilliam was not in attendance.
The meeting began with the invocation, then the council approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting then proceeded to unfinished business.
First in unfinished business was to discuss the park lights.
Edgar Calloway expresses concern for ambulance service.
By Felicity Holman
Staff Writer
CARROLLTON- The Pickens County Board of Commissioners meeting took place on July 12, 2022. Chairman Jerry Fitch called the meeting to order.
The meeting opened with a public comment from Edgar Calloway concerning the Pickens County Ambulance Service.
CITY OF ALICEVILLE COUNCILWOMAN/PASTOR TALYA BALL SPEAKS TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB--Councilwoman Ball came to speak to the Aliceville Boys and Girls Club. During her time with the youth, she helped them to desgin a t-shirt.
Mr. Hugh L. Spencer Jr. serves as the Unit Director. Youth Professionals are Mrs. Linda Gosa, Ms. Myah Shamery, Mr. Nick Degraffereid, and Education Advisor Ms. Brittany Spencer.
FIREWORK SHOW IN GORDO-The city of Gordo celebrates the Fourth of July with a show of fireworks in Gordo City on Park on July 1, 2022. Many citizens and children gather on the grass to watch as the fireworks pop in the air.
Mayor Melody Davis expresses her gratitude to the city council for the reward of the $5 million
grant to help with water/sewer projects.
By Felicity Holman
News Correspondent
REFORM- On July 5, 2022, the Reform City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Melody Davis. Councilmember Malcolm Giles was not in attendance.
The council approved of the minutes as well as the payables.
Aliceville Council approves of new weather siren along with other items of discussion at meeting
By Kandis Snyder
Managing Editor
ALICEVILLE-The Aliceville City Council meeting was called to order on June 29, 2022 by Mayor Terrence Windham. Council member Gilliam was not present at the meeting.
After the invocation was given, the council approved of last meeting’s minutes. There was no unfinished business causing the agenda to move into new business.
GORDO- Another business grace the town of Gordo. Constance Davis a native of Gordo and the owner of J&K’s Body Jewelry and more and WCW Staffing company is opening up a tanning salon, Sarah’s Solstice. Sarah’s Solstice will be dedicated to the memory of her Grandmother Sarah Frances Wells who departed this world in September 2021. Constance has successfully started and maintained her separate businesses in her home- town. J&K’s Body Jewelry and more is a jewelry, clothing and novelty based business.
Citizen comes forward to commission concerning David Abston
By Felicity Holman
News Correspondent
CARROLLTON- The Pickens County Board of Commissioners meeting took place on June 28, 2022. The meeting was called to order by acting Chairman Mark Gray.
The meeting began with public comments as County Administrator Cheryl Bowles introduced Glenda Adcock to speak on matters concerning David Abston.
“I’m Glenda Adcock from Reform Alabama. I understand there seems to be a problem with you not wanting to give David Abston his retirement. Could you explain to me why?” Said Adcock.
By Doug Sanders Jr.
News Correspondent
PICKENS COUNTY- Last week’s Alabama Party Primary Runoff featured a low turnout--but heavily leaning Republican--in Pickens County, with a squeaker win for challenger Jordan Powell in the race for sheriff of Pickens County.
