Mrs. Melissa “Liz” Blevins, 81 of Geraldine and formerly of Ider passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021.
Mr. Billy Wayne Ball, 72 of Section passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
Mr. Howard Waylon Baker, 40 of Scottsboro passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021.
New Highway Safety Law in Effect this Independence Day Holiday
ALDOT Limits Interstate Construction and Lane Closures
(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – As motorists plan to travel Alabama highways for the Fourth of July holiday, the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Road Builders Association are making them aware of changes to a state law to protect the lives of road construction and maintenance workers. Effective, Thursday, July 1, 2021, the fine for any moving traffic violation committed in a construction zone where workers are present will result in a $250 fine or double the regular fine, whichever amount is greater.
Ledges
by Mike Gerry
Nothing is more enticing to the avid fisherman than fishing the ledges; it where the big fish are in the heat of the summer and its where you can load the boat with a big school of bass.