2009 News Stories

December

Sprouse pleased with first meeting of new Council - by Scott Wright - 12/28/09

Norris brothers propel Sand Rock to win in Holiday Invitational - by Roy Mitchell - 12/28/09

County now offering free severe weather alerts - by Roy Mitchell - 12/21/09

CCHS band director has Warriors on the march - by Maci Hughes - 12/21/09

Warriors officially presented with state title trophy - by Kurt Duryea - 12/21/09

Unwrapping Christmas - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 12/21/09

Cedar Bluff election results (finally) in - by Scott Wright - 12/14/09

Warriors, Tigers to renew long-dormant football rivalry - 12/14/09

Blanchard named Player of the Year in Alabama - 12/14/09

Tiny moments can leave a lasting impression - by Brett Buckner - 12/14/09

Piedmont wins in overtime, 35-28, to capture Class 3A title - by Scott Wright - 12/03/09

 

November

Warriors headed back to Class 4A title game - by Kurt Duryea - 11/30/09

Piedmont defeats Leeds, heads to first-ever state title game -  11/30/09

Bama survives both barrels from Auburn, 26-21 - by Scott Wright - 11/30/09

Warriors win way into Class 4A final four, 56-32 - by Kurt Duryea - 11/23/09

Piedmont pulls away, sets up rematch against Leeds - by Roy Mitchell - 11/23/09

Energy, agriculture and our economy - by Rep. Mike Rogers - 11/23/09

Jellybean will eat just about anything - by Brett Buckner - 11/23/09

Warrior defense too much for Fayette County Tigers - by Kurt Duryea - 11/16/09

Spring Garden comes up a yard short, loses 14-13 to Gaston - by Roy Mitchell - 11/16/09

Piedmont pounds out 28-7 win over Susan Moore - by Scott Wright - 11/16/09

Appalachian ends Tigers' season, 35-7 - by Maci Hughes - 11/16/09

Why are people so rude these days? - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 11/16/09

Journey reminds Jordan of other high-flying times - by Scott Wright - 11/09/09

Warriors tame Lions, 51-13; will play at home again Friday - by Kurt Duryea - 11/09/09

Tigers squeak past Victory Christian, 33-26 - by Roy Mitchell - 11/09/09

Spring Garden clobbers Conquerors, 52-34 - by Scott Wright - 11/09/09

After years of misses I am finally a redneck - by Brett Buckner - 11/09/09

Sprouse to be sworn in as mayor of Cedar Bluff on Nov. 9 - 11/02/09

Sand Rock wins 30-0, gets Jacoway his 200th victory - by Scott Wright - 11/02/09

Warriors warm up for playoffs with 34-0 win over Scottsboro - by Kurt Duryea - 11/02/09

Students write letters to raise money for St. Jude - by Maci Hughes - 11/02/09

 

October 

Enrollment up at Gadsden State-Cherokee - by Scott Wright - 10/26/09

Piedmont pounds Glencoe 35-14 - by Kurt Duryea - 10/26/09

Cedar Bluff wins 26-14, secures second place - by Roy Mitchell - 10/26/09

Raising teenagers means having a short memory - by Brett Buckner - 10/26/09

What to do to prepare for the flu - by Dr. Ryan Rainer - 10/19/09

Gaylesville wins way into Class 1A playoffs - by Roy Mitchell - 10/19/09

Gaston tops Cedar Bluff, 14-7; wins Region 6 - by Scott Wright - 10/19/09

How to help a friend - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 10/19/09

Cedar Bluff students rally to fight childhood cancer - by Maci Hughes - 10/12/09

New 938 area code becomes mandatory in June 2010 - 10/12/09

Cedar Bluff holds on to defeat Spring Garden, 12-8 - by Maci Hughes - 10/12/09

Warriors run record to 7-0 with win over Jacksonville - by Kurt Duryea - 10/12/09

Some assembly required - by Brett Buckner - 10/05/09

Committee adopts Shelby amendment on ACT River Basin - 10/05/09

Spring Garden turns big fourth quarter into 42-28 win - by Roy Mitchell - 10/05/09

Cedar Bluff celebrates homecoming - by Maci Hughes - 10/05/09 

 

September

Heavy rains pose no problems for powerhouse - 09/28/09

Godfrey's WWII memoir filled with giggles - 09/28/09

Second Annual Team Ian's Extravaganza set for Oct. 11 - 09/28/09

Sand Rock crushes No. 2 Gaston, 42-7 - by Scott Wright - 09/28/09

Piedmont Bulldogs pound Ohatchee, 36-7 - by Roy Mitchell - 09/28/09

County Commission set to approve $19.1M budget - 09/28/09

Sports reunion to be theme of Centre Fall Festival - 09/21/09

Chambers hopeful Cowan Creek bridge will reopen soon - 09/21/09

Sand Rock loses 'late' to Geraldine, 12-7 - by Scott Wright - 09/21/09

Warriors way too much for Oneonta Redskins - by Kurt Duryea - 09/21/09

Nothing worse than a knock on the door - by Brett Buckner - 09/21/09

Piedmont Bulldogs run past Weaver, 28-0 - by Scott Wright - 09/14/09

Warriors blast Eagles, run record to 3-0 - by Kurt Duryea - 09/14/09

Fake farming on Facebook can become addictive - by Maci Hughes - 09/14/09

Confessions of a sexist gardener - by Brett Buckner - 09/07/09

Bulldogs, Buice too much for Trojans - by Scott Wright - 09/07/09

Man vs. Mild? TV reality show not so real - by Maci Hughes - 09/07/09

Amid complaints, Leesburg council meeting runs long - 09/07/09

Salter: Commission will support Parks and Rec. - by Scott Wright - 09/07/09

Spring Garden defeats Collinsville, 33-14 - by Roy Mitchell - 09/07/09

McWhorter declared winner in C.B. election - by Scott Wright - 09/07/09

 

August 

Parks and Rec. board wants $75K for upgrades - by Scott Wright - 08/31/09

Warriors wallop Piedmont, 42-13 - by Kurt Duryea - 08/31/09

Sand Rock runs over Cedar Bluff, 23-12 - by Roy Mitchell - 08/31/09

Thomas too much for Trojans - by Scott Wright - 08/31/09

ZeroMeth campaign trying to slow spread of dangerous drug - 08/24/09

Sand Rock ritual salutes senior players - by Scott Wright - 08/24/09

THE FAMILY GUY: Being home alone makes me thankful ... - 08/24/09

More delays for Cowan Creek bridge over County Road 22 - by Scott Wright - 08/17/09

County school system preparing for swine flu spread - 08/10/09

Kiwanis hosts author of book about Henry Ford - 08/10/09

"Wildfire" still burns for the ring - by Scott Wright - 08/10/09

Local group trying to revive wrestling - 08/10/09

All county schools meet AYP goals - 08/10/09

Plenty of local acting, musical talent - by Scott Wright - 08/03/09

THE FAMILY GUY: Avoiding the teenage Talkasaurus - 08/03/09

Country Club golf course on the mend - 08/03/09

 

July

GUEST EDITORIAL: Battle won in water wars - by Sen. Richard Shelby - 07/27/09

El Aces Loaded 2009 softball recaps - by Scott Wright - 07/27/09

AG: Major win for Alabama in water wars - 07/20/09

Peloquin to challenge Means for Senate seat - by Scott Wright - 07/13/09

THE FAMILY GUY: It's hard to remain cool as a parent - 07/13/09

Knapp family trying to assure father's legacy - 07/06/09

Bridge over Cowan Creek won't open on time - by Scott Wright - 07/06/09

Annual CBHS alumni event always draws a crowd - by Roy Mitchell - 07/06/09 

 

June

Finishing touches go on at new Centre Middle School - by Scott Wright - 06/29/09

THE FAMILY GUY: Parenting requires a wait-and-see attitude - 06/29/09

Cedar Bluff likely to hold another wet-dry referendum - by Scott Wright - 06/22/09

No more running like a Deere for Allen - by Roy Mitchell - 06/22/09

THE FAMILY GUY: Everyday stories of parental madness - 06/15/09

Georgia sisters publish pair of cookbooks - by Roy Mitchell - 06/15/09

VBS keeps kids learning after school year ends - by Roy Mitchell - 06/08/09

Looking for bass in the weeds - by Roy Mitchell - 06/01/09

 

May

THE FAMILY GUY: When all else fails, blame the movers - 05/25/09

There is a right way to fly the American flag - 05/25/09

Cedar Bluff attorney will seek alcohol suit dismissal - by Scott Wright - 05/18/09

Supreme Court: Bluff must hold runoff election first - 05/18/09

Local gov't office using tech to enhance services - by Roy Mitchell - 05/11/09

THE FAMILY GUY: Everyday stories of parental madness - 05/11/09

Sources: Still some hope for alcohol bill - by Scott Wright - 05/07/09

Local officials meet to discuss swine flu preparations - 05/06/09

Greene's attorney: Law could end CB alcohol case - by Scott Wright - 05/04/09

 

April

No one 'playing chicken' at Wright Poultry Farm - by Scott Wright - 04/27/09

GUEST EDITORIAL: County lucky to have Lindsey - by Lynn Rochester - 04/27/09

New bridge underway at Little River Falls - by Kevyn Bowling - 04/20/09

90-year-old pianist still going strong - by Roy Mitchell - 04/20/09

GUEST EDITORIAL: What happens in California ... - by Roy Moore - 04/13/09

Event to honor fallen firefighter Cody Renfroe - by Kevyn Bowling - 04/13/09

Gene Stallings to speak in Centre on May 16 - Press Release - 04/13/09

GUEST EDITORIAL: The GOP, lost in the wilderness - by Matt Barber - 04/06/09

KTH-Leesburg to offer 'separation packages' - by Scott Wright - 04/06/09

Davis Fish Farms a thriving local business - by Scott Wright - 04/06/09

Local pilot, businessman dies after plane crash at Centre airport - 04/05/09

 

March

Johnson: Too early to tell about saving teacher jobs - by Scott Wright - 03/30/09

Save money at the grocery store by gardening at home - by Roy Mitchell - 03/30/09

Business owners set out on new adventure - by Roy Mitchell - 03/23/09

Lindsey says state college tuition program 'troubled' - 03/16/09

Officials OK with sheriff feeding prisoners - by Scott Wright - 03/16/09

Byrne will not recommend raising tuition at 2-year schools - 03/16/09

Jenkins denied parole, will serve 10 years in prison - by Scott Wright - 03/09/09

PART II: Waters turned to coaching after NBA - by Roy Mitchell - 03/09/09

PART I: Passion for basketball drove Alabama native - by Roy Mitchell - 03/02/09

GSCC to offer classes on iPod - Press Release - 03/02/09

 

February

Women broke political mold in Cherokee County years ago - by Roy Mitchell - 02/23/09

New Cherokee Arena being put to good use - by Kevyn Bowling - 02/16/09

TVA to reduce fuel surcharge beginning April 1 - 02/16/09

New Weiss Lake Lodge home to colossal crappie - by Roy Mitchell - 02/09/09

Let me tell you about my Super Sunday - by Scott Wright - 02/09/09

Decision on autopsies will have local effects - by Roy Mitchell - 02/02/09

 

January

Renovation in downtown Centre almost complete - 01/26/09

Local fire departments must work to get by PART II - by Roy Mitchell - 01/19/09

Local fire departments must work to get by PART I - by Roy Mitchell - 01/19/09

Spokesman: Plant Hammond ash pond is safe - 01/19/09

Alabama Power hopes to take advantage of recent rains - 01/12/09

F&M Bank is no more; will merge with First Southern State Bank - 01/05/09

High school football more than a pastime PART II - by Roy Mitchell - 01/05/09