2010 News Stories

December 

Cedar Bluff's Reese among All State First Team selections - by Kurt Duryea - 12/28/10

LEGAL EASE: Do I need a title search? - by Shane Givens, Esq. - 12/28/10

FROM THE PULPIT: A marriage resolution ... - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 12/28/10

Williams makes splash at special session - by Scott Wright - 12/27/10

2010 All-County football team named - by Kurt Duryea - 12/27/10

Walmart: No truth to rumors about Christmas tree removal - 12/22/10

Census shows Alabama has grown since 2000 - Staff Reports - 12/21/10

What is the punishment for DUI? - by Shane Givens, Esq. - 12/21/10

THE FAMILY GUY: Yearning for a simpler holiday  - by Brett Buckner - 12/21/10

Festive 'fix-and-go' recipes for the holidays - by Linda Mitchell - 12/21/10

Local bar association hangs 11 judges in courtroom - by Scott Wright - 12/20/10

Five in custody after bank robbery goes wrong in Cedar Bluff - 12/20/10

CAPITOL CORNER: Giving to other all year long - by Rep. Mike Rogers - 12/20/10

Riley lauds Legislature for special session success - 12/16/10

Johnson keeping eye on Wednesday's wintery weather - 12/14/10

LEGAL EASE: When am I an adult? PART II - by Shane Givens, Esq. - 12/14/10

Rogers, Wright debate the war in Afghanistan - 12/13/10

CRBI: New water rule won't protect Coosa River, Weiss Lake - 12/13/10

Centre native named Region 7 Coach of the Year - 12/13/10

Sand Rock to host invitational tourney this weekend - by Kurt Duryea - 12/13/10

Gadsden State recognized as "military friendly" school - 12/10/10

Local farming family recognized by state of Alabama - 12/10/10

Gov. Riley to address Legislature before special session begins - 12/08/10

LEGAL EASE: When am I considered an adult? - by Shane Givens, Esq. - 12/07/10

Creative holiday cooking - Family Features - 12/07/10

GUEST EDITORIAL: Adversity breeds opportunity - by Rep. Cam Ward - 12/07/10

Culberson funds $2,500 Gadsden State nursing scholarship - 12/06/10

Rash of thefts leads to reminder from Leesburg Police Dept. - 12/06/10

Cave Spring man in National Finals Rodeo - by Roy Mitchell - 12/03/10

 

November 

Cherokee Humane Society to host fund raiser at ROC on Dec. 11 - 12/02/10

GSCC presents 10th annual Water Festival in Gadsden - 11/30/10

Gadsden State welcomes new interim president - 11/30/10

LEGAL EASE: Who pays attorney fees? - by Shane Givens - 11/30/10

FROM THE PULPIT: Is nothing sacred anymore? - Rev. Gary Hardin - 11/30/10

Owner: Gridiron coming to Centre 'by first of year' - by Scott Wright - 11/29/10

Blanchard named OVC Freshman of the Year - 11/29/10

Piedmont playoff run ends against Aggies, 27-21 - by Roy Mitchell - 11/29/10

LEGAL EASE: Regarding restraining orders - by Shane Givens, Esq. - 11/23/10

THE FAMILY GUY: Jellybean's creations can seem creepy - by Brett Buckner - 11/23/10

APCO's new FERC license still months away - by Scott Wright - 11/22/10

Cedar Bluff alumni to honor L.D. Bruce - 11/22/10

Piedmont advances; week three playoff recap - by Kurt Duryea - 11/22/10

Sheriff Jeff Shaver lauds department website - 11/18/10

CAPITOL CORNER: Rebuilding the people's house - by Rep. Mike Rogers - 11/18/10

AG Troy King warns Alabamians on oil spill claims - 11/18/10

Three local players honored by Alabama sportswriters - by Kurt Duryea - 11/17/10

A look back at week two of the 2010 prep playoffs - by Kurt Duryea - 11/15/10

ABC lawyer: Ordinance a priority, but don't rush it - by Scott Wright - 11/15/10

Groundbreaking held for Phase I at Cherokee Rock Village - 11/15/10

Cherokee County coroner Bobby Don Rogers arrested - by Scott Wright - 11/11/10

Centre City Council accepts alcohol referendum totals - by Scott Wright - 11/09/10

LEGAL EASE: Establishing legal paternity - by Shane Givens, Esq. - 11/09/10

Centre residents vote 'yes' on alcohol - by Scott Wright - 11/08/10

Week one playoff recap; looking ahead to round two - by Kurt Duryea - 11/08/10

Cedar Bluff advances to second round with 29-6 win - by Roy Mitchell - 11/08/10

Lindsey the only bright sport for Dems in contested races here - 11/03/10

Piedmont No. 5 in final ASWA poll; Cedar Bluff gets votes - by Kurt Duryea - 11/03/10

No vs. Yes: Centre to choose on alcohol sales - by Scott Wright - 11/01/10

Ag. commissioner candidate in Cherokee Co. - by Scott Wright - 11/01/10

Miss Gadsden State 2011 is Friday, Nov. 5 - 11/01/10

THE FAMILY GUY: Reading books with Jellybean - by Brett Buckner - 11/01/10

 

October 

Round one of 2010 playoff picture finally clear - by Kurt Duryea - 10/30/10

Piedmont wins battle of defending champs, 42-9 - by Roy Mitchell - 10/30/10

Sand Rock ends 2010 season with win over Panthers - by Scott Wright - 10/30/10

County Commission to hold special meeting Nov. 3 - 10/29/10

Richardson named to replace Dr. Darryl Harrison at GSCC - 10/29/10

Missing woman's body pulled from Coosa River - 10/26/10

FROM THE PULPIT: Keeping your word - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 10/25/10

LEGAL EASE: Am I common law married? - by Shane Givens, Esq. - 1-/25/10

No versus yes: Centre residents asked to choose over alcohol - 10/25/10

Prep playoff picture clear, in some regions - by Kurt Duryea - 10/25/10

Tigers tale No. 2 spot with big win over Trojans - by Roy Mitchell - 10/24/10

Sheriff's Dept. investigator Hicks laid to rest - 10/22/10

LEGAL EASE: Step-parent adoption issues - by Shane Givens, Esq. - 10/18/10

GOP candidate Bentley visits Cherokee County - by Stacy Peek - 10/18/10

New regional airport formally dedicated - 10/18/10

Sand Rock dominates Ohatchee, 33-6 - by Scott Wright - 10/18/10

Cedar Bluff storms past Gaston, 48-14 - by Roy Mitchell - 10/18/10

Piedmont drops to No. 6 in poll after OT loss - by Kurt Duryea - 10/14/10

OUT-OF-TOWNER: A visit to a local piece of history - 10/11/10

PSC candidate Twinkle Cavanaugh visits Centre - 10/11/10

Collinsville sits atop Region 7 after 40-0 win - by Roy Mitchell - 10/11/10

Bulldogs lose beach battle, 43-42 in overtime - by Scott Wright - 10/08/10

Beaches try to recover from 'summer that wasn't' - by Scott Wright - 10/08/10

Means: Charges against him 'false, ridiculous' - 10/05/10

FAMILY GUY: How I helped win the Auburn game - By Brett Buckner - 10/05/10

Means among four legislators arrested by FBI - by Scott Wright - 10/04/10 

Regional Airport to be dedicated Oct. 14 - 10/04/10

Means: Cooperation will be key in 2011 - by Scott Wright - 10/04/10

Gaylesville undefeated in region after 21-7 win over Panthers - 10/02/10

Collinsville scores late, defeats Cedar Bluff, 30-27 - by Roy Mitchell - 10/02/10

 

September  

Piedmont still at No. 3; Warriors out of poll after loss - by Kurt Duryea - 09/29/10

Rogers, Wright debate extending the Bush tax cuts - 09/27/10

Candidate 'sick and tired of being sick and tired' - by Scott Wright - 09/27/10

Conservation District hoping for local funding - by Scott Wright - 09/27/10

FROM THE PULPIT: What to do when you're lonely - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 09/27/10

No. 3 Piedmont rallies, defeats No. 8 Glencoe in OT, 13-12 - by Scott Wright - 09/27/10

Cleburne County holds off Warrior rally, 28-20 - by Todd Dean - 09/27/10

Proration, BP, and Gov. Riley - by Attorney General Troy King - 09/24/10

Tea Party outrage must carry over on Nov. 2 - by Gary Palmer - 09/24/10

Shelby: Corps must remain neutral in water war - 09/22/10

Warriors still tenth in Class 4A; Piedmont hangs onto No. 3 - 09/22/10

Circuit clerk releases info for absentee voters - 09/21/10

New P&R Board member ready to put skills to work - by Scott Wright - 09/20/10

FAMILY GUY: Let's give Jellybean something to talk about - by Brett Buckner - 09/20/10

Warriors win shootout with Butler, 63-52 - by Roy Mitchell - 09/18/10

Gaston gets first win for new coach, 26-14 - by Scott Wright - 09/18/10

Centre Council approves alcohol referendum, 7-1 - 09/16/10

Suspicious vehicles report lead to one arrest - 09/16/10

Despite win in week three, Warriors drop to 10th in Class 4A - by Kurt Duryea - 09/15/10

Spring Garden runs past Valley Head, 13-7 - by Roy Mitchell - 09/13/10

New Highway 35 bridge over Little River to open Sept. 15 - 09/13/10

GUEST EDITORIAL: Comparing our local cooperative - by Randal Wilkie - 09/13/10

Over 1,200 attend Richard Lindsey's campaign kickoff - by Scott Wright - 09/10/10

Judge tosses reprimands, denies damages - by Scott Wright - 09/08/10

Warriors drop to No. 9 after loss to Fairview - by Kurt Duryea - 09/08/10

King: Sewage law enforcement is Commission's job - by Scott Wright - 09/06/10

GOP Candidate: Lindsey has been in House seat long enough - by Scott Wright - 09/06/10

Centre to hold second wet-dry vote on Sept. 14 - Staff Reports - 09/06/10 

OUT-OF-TOWNER: Cookout, barbecue not the same thing - by Susan Bradley - 09/06/10

Sanford, Lindsey run over Gaston, 34-12 - by Scott Wright - 09/04/10

Warriors up to 4th in Class 4A rankings - by Kurt Duryea - 09/02/10

 

August

New bridge over Littler River Falls to open soon - 08/31/10

Piedmont grinds out 29-6 win over Hokes Bluff - by Roy Mitchell - 08/30/10

FAMILY GUY: We're off to see the wizard -- again - by Brett Buckner - 08/30/10

 • Bluff hangs tough, but Warriors too much in second half - by Roy Mitchell - 08/29/10

5 stars from county named to All-Decade team - by Kurt Duryea - 08/25/10

Warriors set to defend Class 4A state title - by Kurt Duryea - 08/23/10

New regions, old foes the story in 2010 - by Kurt Duryea - 08/23/10

Williams, staff settled in and loving new middle school - by Scott Wright - 08/23/10

FROM THE PULPIT: How to have a G.R.E.A.T. marriage - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 08/23/10

State investigating contamination at Alabama Adventure - 08/20/10

Weaver wins second straight local golf title - by Kurt Duryea - 08/17/10

TDS to use stimulus funds to expand local broadband - 08/17/10

Cherokee Electric using latest tech to trim tree limbs - by Roy Mitchell - 08/16/10

CCIDA had county in running for $45 million plant - by Scott Wright - 08/09/10

New block schedule aims to create classroom fun - by Scott Wright - 08/09/10

OUT-OF-TOWNER:  Help me learn about the South - by Susan Bradley - 08/09/10

Gary, Kay Davis invite others to join them in Italy next year - 08/06/10

Canaan Systems named defendant in another lawsuit - by Scott Wright - 08/02/10

Park Service ending ATV use in Little River Canyon National Preserve - 08/02/10

Cherokee Co. Health & Rehabilitation Center going green - by Kathy Roe - 08/02/10

From the Pulpit: When a dream is broken - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 08/02/10

 

July

Johnson not worried about local control - by Scott Wright - 07/26/10

Trio of World War II veterans tell it like it used to be - by Scott Wright - 07/26/10

Rogers, Wright debate wisdom of deficit spending during economic crisis - 07/26/10

DA Mike O'Dell warns of new check scam in area - 07/20/10

Commission moves toward flood zone enforcement - by Scott Wright - 07/19/10

BBQ, BP and budgets: Folsom visits Centre - by Scott Wright - 07/16/10

New local women's club seeking members - 07/15/10

Bentley tops Byrne in Cherokee County, across Alabama - 07/14/10

Chambers: Bridge over Mill Creek reopens - 07/14/10

JSU coach Crowe proud of program, new stadium - By Scott Wright - 07/14/10

Local football legend leads cruise ministry - by Roy Mitchell - 07/12/10

Americans win battle to advance to state tournament - by Scott Wright - 07/12/10

Cherokee Rose Garden Club meets - by Cindi Arnold - 07/12/10

Author of Siegelman book analyzes court decision - 07/06/10

Judge reaches out to Saban on local man's behalf - 07/06/10

Latest sewage spill at Belle handled, says Hollins - by Scott Wright - 07/05/10

 

 June

Hair salon helping with Gulf cleanup - by Maci Hughes - 06/30/10

Gadsden State to host third annual Med Camp - 06/29/10

FROM THE PULPIT: Growing through your mistakes - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 06/28/10

Rep. Mike Rogers reports on trip to Gulf Coast - 06/28/10

Gadsden State unveils new website - 06/28/10

Cedar Bluff Liberty Day set for Saturday, July 3 - by Maci Hughes - 06/21/10

Even a Red Dog gets its day - by Roy Mitchell - 06/21/10

Cherokee County Tennis Association formed - 06/21/10

Centre native Maze wins second Best Brief award - 06/18/10

No change in Bentley vs. James in Cherokee County - 06/18/10

Capitol Corner: Growing debt, growing concerns - by Mike Rogers - 06/17/10

Crum raising funds for $15K riverboat mural - by Amanda Locklear - 06/17/10

Salter: County will recount GOP votes Thursday - by Scott Wright - 06/15/10

Disaster in Gulf of Mexico has local effects - by Scott Wright - 06/14/10

24th annual CBHS Alumni Reunion is June 26 - by Maci Hughes - 06/14/10

Centre City Pool open for business - by Kurt Duryea - 06/14/10

Jeff Noblin resigns as CEO at Cherokee Medical Center - 06/11/10

Taylor to take oath of office in Centre in January 2011 - 06/07/10

Wet wins again in Cedar Bluff - 06/07/10

The Family Guy: The Diva, angry and heartbroken - by Brett Buckner - 06/07/10

Paddle Weiss Lake outdoor event is June 24-27 - 06/04/10

STEM camp coming to Gadsden State Community College - 06/04/10

Voters: Kimball Parker staying, Kevin Grimes going - by Scott Wright - 06/02/10

Cedar Bluff residents to decide on alcohol sales - by Scott Wright - 06/01/10

 

May

Centre campus of Gadsden State receives endowment - 05/31/10

Local veteran takes part in Honor Flight to WWII Memorial - 05/31/10

Public Library announces summer reading programs - by Amanda Locklear - 05/28/10

Alabama GOP announces policy drive - 05/26/10

Gubernatorial candidate Ron Sparks visits Centre - by Scott Wright - 05/25/10

Championship game results for ROC basketball league - by Kurt Duryea - 05/25/10

Don't forget to vote on June 1 - by Scott Wright - 05/24/10

Helfin man seeking Senate Dist. 13 seat - 05/24/10

FROM THE PULPIT: From TGIF to TGIM - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 05/24/10

No one enforcing sewage law in effect since 2001 - by Scott Wright - 05/17/10

ROC basketball playoffs begin this week - by Kurt Duryea - 05/17/10

MIDDLE OF THE ROAD: Rogers, Wright debate immigration reform - 05/10/10

Lady Warriors still going; Cedar Bluff's run ends - by Kurt Duryea - 05/10/10

CAPITOL CORNER: An unconstitutional Congress? - by Rep. Mike Rogers - 05/06/10

Members of GSCC Cross Country Team named Academic All-Americans - 05/03/10

 

April

Local Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2010 - 04/29/10

AG candidate Nicrosi: "I am a prosecutor" - by Scott Wright - 04/27/10

County Commission commits to Cherokee Rock Village - by Scott Wright - 04/26/10

Industrial Development Authority launches new website - 04/26/10

Decker takes turn in pro batter's box - by Kurt Duryea - 04/19/10

How do I judge thee? Let me count the ways - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 04/19/10

Centre Fire Dept. gets $79K from Homeland Security - 04/12/10

Gadsden State to offer pre-athletic training degree - 04/12/10

Sen. Sessions comments on retirement of John Paul Stevens - 04/12/10

Cedar Bluff to hold second wet-dry vote on June 1 - by Scott Wright - 04/05/10

New Sheriff's Dept. website added to the local mix - by Maci Hughes - 04/05/10

Good grades take all the fun out of parenting - by Brett Buckner - 04/05/10

 

March

Luther Strange no stranger to state politics - by Scott Wright - 03/29/10

MIDDLE OF THE ROAD: Rogers, Wright debate health care bill - 03/29/10

Board of Education prepares 'worst-case' scenario - by Scott Wright - 03/22/10

Working from home can have its pitfalls - by Brett Buckner - 03/22/10

Parks & Rec. Board has big plans for Little Rock City - by Scott Wright - 03/15/10

 • Judge Salter reads letter aloud, calls out County Commission - by Scott Wright - 03/15/10

 • Prep fishing seems a perfect fit for local high schools - by Roy Mitchell - 03/15/10

 • Businesses in Cedar Bluff plan to pass petition - by Scott Wright - 03/08/10

Lifetime of memories sewn up in Memory Bears - by Maci Hughes - 03/08/10

Playing the 'lame' game - by Brett Buckner - 03/08/10

Slow economy has Three Corners collections down - by Scott Wright - 03/08/10

This stinks: Raw sewage complaints go unaddressed - by Scott Wright - 03/01/10

Capitol Corner: Rep. Mike Rogers writes in from Washington - 03/01/10

 

February

Byrne wants to tackle Alabama's problems - by Scott Wright - 02/22/10

Full transcript of Troy King's Feb. 17 statement on Anti-Gambling Task Force

Students pitch in to help injured veterans - by Kurt Duryea - 02/15/10

The way they all became the Barkley Bunch - by Roy Mitchell - 02/08/10

Georgia couple has old mill up and running - by Maci Hughes - 02/01/10

Area tourneys begin this week for local prep teams - by Kurt Duryea - 02/01/10

Report from Washington: Show us the jobs - by Rep. Mike Rogers - 02/01/10

Sometimes you have to blame the baby - by Brett Buckner - 02/01/10

 

January

County's final auto dealership closing Friday - 01/25/10

Warriors' Coty Blanchard named Alabama's Mr. Football - AP Newswire - 01/25/10

The perfect time to lose your luggage - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 01/18/10

Lindsey: Budget shortages concern legislators - by Scott Wright - 01/18/10

The joy of play evident at county tournament - by Roy Mitchell - 01/18/10

Local teacher passes on love of reading thru book club - 01/18/10

Local history buff wants society restored - by Scott Wright - 01/11/10

Publicist behind Alabama's 12 -- make that 13 -- titles - 01/11/10

Alabama announces top ten tourism events of 2010 - 01/04/10

County schools close at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 7 - by Scott Wright - 01/07/10

Alabama lists top ten tourism events of 2010 - 01/04/10

AG Troy King: No politics in investigation of health care bill vote - 01/04/10

Whistling leads to a bitter betrayal - by Brett Buckner - 01/04/10