Centre News

There's a difference between sensitivity and stupidity. If there were indeed signs that Maj. Nidal Hasan, the alleged Fort Hood mass murderer, was becoming radicalized in his opposition to the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army had a duty to act — before he did.

The Piedmont Business Council will sponsor a "Christmas Open House" on Saturday, December 5th from noon to 5 p.m. in the downtown area of Piedmont.

Mayor Brian Young has yet to decide if he will make a run for the vacant seat left by Alabama House District 40 Rep.

READY TO RIDE: Motorcycle riders listened to last minute instructions from Ride for the Red organizer Chad Steed.

CENTRE a ' Coty Blanchard has come up with big performances before for the Cherokee County Warriors, but on Friday night against Ashville, he was close to passing perfection.

CENTRE, Ala. a ' A Cherokee County jury has found 51-year-old Michael Lynn Lyons of Sand Rock guilty on a drug distribution charge.

Published: Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 2:03 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 2:04 p.m. Local services * Morningstar Baptist Church, 1311 Fourth St., N.W., Attalla - 3 p.m. Sunday, the 12th anniversary of the pastor, the Rev.

Federal officials have handed down a criminal complaint against one former Polk County Sheriffa s Office deputy and an indictment against another.

SEE YOU AT THE POLE: Cherokee County High School students met at the flag pole before school started on Sept 23 for Bible readihg and prayer.

The Mitchell Company handles leasing for the 76,364-square-foot center, which is 98 percent occupied.

Published: Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 9:07 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 9:08 p.m. CEDAR BLUFF- The hilltops of The Bluffs Overlooking Weiss Lake will be the setting for Saturday's 'Art on the Bluffs' art show.

The Diabetes Education Support Group will meet from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Ingles Market in Centre.

The Cherokee County Extension Office will be hosting a reception for all former 4-H members, leaders, supporters, and donors to celebrate 100 years of 4-H in Cherokee County.

The Cherokee County Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 580 Park St. in Leesburg, Ala.

By PHIL KORNBLUT August 11, 2009 - 12:10 a.m. EST Photo Phil Kornblut Athlete Desmond Brown of Centre, Ala., running back Demont Buice of Gadsden, Ala., and linebacker Victor Beasley of Adairsville, Ga., are close friends and stay in regular contact, and the three have talked about playing college football at the same place.

A Polk County man pleaded guilty to his part of a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy that ranged from Centre, Ala., to Esom Hill in Polk County.

Governor Bob Riley recently awarded grant checks of $1,719.94 each to Cherokee Countya s 13 volunteer fire departments.

NEW SCHOOL FOR NEW YEAR: Centre Middle School students will soon begin the school year in a brand new building.

By PHIL KORNBLUT July 17, 2009 - 12:15 a.m. EST Photo Phil Kornblut CLEMSON a ' Centre, Ala., athlete Desmond Brown committed Thursday to Clemson during an unofficial visit with the Tigers.