Dr. John Waits and Dr. Lacy Smith are CEO and deputy CEO, respectively, of Cahaba Medical Care in Centreville, Ala. Cahaba is the only teaching health center in the state, training family medicine physicians in a residency program.
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College Baseball This Week
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Former Bibb County High School baseball and football player, T. J. Locket, who now plays outfield for East Central Community College, had a 2-for-8 with one run scored, one walk and two stolen bases in this past weeks three games against Holmes and Mississippi Delta Community College.
Good Job T. J.
150 Years Ago This Week
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A Very Important Date In The History Of Bibb County!
It Was 150 years ago on March 31, 1865 that Union General General Wilson detached Brig. Gen. John T. Croxton's brigade to destroy all Confederate property at Tuscaloosa, Alabama. After capturing a Confederate courier who carried dispatches from Forrest describing the strengths and dispositions of his scattered forces, Wilson also sent a brigade to destroy the bridge across the Cahaba River at Centreville. This action effectively cut off most of Forrest's reinforcements. This began a running fight resulted in the largest Calavery battle ever fought on American soil
and ended all hope that the Confederacy's might survive as a Nation.
Read all about the evens of 150 years ago this week in the story below.
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Woodstock Police Report - April 1, 2015
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Woodstock Police Report - April 1, 2015
At approximately 1:29 am, Assistant Chief Beams arrested a 25 yr old w/m of Woodstock for DUI & Attempting to elude officers. The chase was called off by Beams due to the danger. After the chase was called off suspect struck a pole on Hickman Chapel Rd then struck several grave markers in the Hickman Chapel cemetery. Suspect ran on foot and was apprehended by Tuscaloosa County Deputies. Suspect was booked into the Bibb County Jail and also issued citations for no insurance & leaving the scene of a accident. The Alabama State Troopers came out for the accident involving the pole and grave markers and is going to attempt to contact any families that had their grave markers damaged and is writing up a report for that. Appreciation to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Department and any other department that assisted.."
Brent Civitan and Bibb County Probate Judge, Jerry Pow presented Mr. Ronny Johnson as the nights honored quest.
For 38 years, Mr. Johnson has served with the Easter seals West Alabama and is now it's Executive Director.
Mr. Johnson gave those present a brief report of the historical founding of Easter Seals and then explained some of the many programs and services provided by his organization.
All the various programs presented provide services which help to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play.
Easter Seals West Alabama serves eight counties including Bibb, Greene, Lamar, Fayette, Hale, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa.
Mr. Johnson was the special invited guest of long standing Brent Civitan Jerry Pow, who also serves as a board member of the organization.
Present also was another former board member of the group and local Civitan, Mr. Dave Rigdon.
All members present expressed their appreciation for what the Easter Seals West Alabama organization does for Bibb County. Mr. Johnson acknowledged longtime involvement of Civitans and Civitan Members and their long time commitment and support for the organization.
Pictured Below are:
Brent Civitan Club Vice President Jerry Levert Ronny Johnson Bibb County Probate Judge Jerry Pow
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Cahaba Lily Festival - May 16th
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