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Alabama voters to consider school prayer and patriotic measures

Around town

Alabama voters are set to consider proposals involving the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem and prayer in schools.

Pickens County Alabama DeskOct 13, 2026

News · Alabama

Two Romanian Nationals Arraigned in Alabama Skimming Case

Around town

Two Romanian nationals have been arraigned in an Alabama case involving card-skimming activity.

Pickens County Alabama DeskSep 17, 2026

News · Alabama

Pickens County Grand Jury Indicts Man in Double Homicide Case

Police, fire and courts

A Pickens County grand jury has indicted a man in a case involving two homicides.

Pickens County Alabama DeskSep 15, 2026