Cherokee County Herald

08/01/2024

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alabama opened fall camp with a morning practice, for anybody keeping track of every little change from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer.

08/01/2024

FROM THE INDEPENDENT

British-Russian Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza also released alongside a number of political prisoners

08/01/2024

End of Watch ride honors two local fallen officers

CENTRE | Two local law enforcement agencies were recognized recently as the end of watch ride honored officers who died in the line of duty. Beyond the Call of Duty presented the “End of Watch Ride to Remember” to honor Cedar Bluff Police Sergeant Chris Vaughn and Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Keith Morgan who passed away in 2022.

On Saturday, July 20, citizens, colleagues, friends and family gathered at both locations to honor these two brave officers who gave their all.

According to reports, Sgt. Vaughn died from a medical condition while assisting in a vehicle pursuit which resulted in a fatal crash. Cpl. Morgan died from COVID-19 which was contracted in the line of duty.

The Purpose of Beyond the Call of Duty is to ensure that no officer is forgotten, that their families know their loved one has not been forgotten; and that there is recognition, support and understanding to help them heal. The non-profit organization also supports department safety and training to help lower the number of fallen officers they see each year.

Together, we can make a difference.

The End of Watch Ride, according to the Beyond the Call of Duty profile, is a 22,000+ mile ride across America to honor the men and women of law enforcement who paid the ultimate price in their service to our communities. Not only do they honor the fallen, they honor the families: husbands and wives, sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters - along with the officers left behind to pick up the pieces.

While sponsorships and donations to help meet the needs of families of fallen enforcement officers are appreciated, you can get involved by joining the ride if you are interested in dedicating a significant amount of time to join them on the ride. Send an email to [email protected]. You are also welcome to join the es**rt as they arrive at and leave your local event.

08/01/2024

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08/01/2024

08/01/2024

FROM THE TUSCALOOSA NEWS

Jack Moltz and Hunter Sartain, who were featured in a racially charged viral video, made their first public comments on the controversy.

08/01/2024

Did you know you can search our card catalog from home? We also have pre-made book lists available on our card catalog. You can see all the books the library has for that category.
Check out our card catalog at
https://cherokeecplal.booksys.net/opac/cherokeecplal/index.html
and search the lists at https://cherokeecplal.booksys.net/opac/cherokeecplal/index.html
You can also use the Librista app!

08/01/2024

08/01/2024

08/01/2024

Donald Trump falsely questioned Kamala Harris’ race during an appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago that quickly turned hostile on Wednesday.

08/01/2024

08/01/2024

The U.S. women’s rugby team just won a historic Olympic medal for the country. To this longtime player and fan, it’s a pivotal moment for the sport and a reminder of how it changed her life.

08/01/2024

Let’s pray for the students of our community, their families, teachers, school staff, and school administrators!

Centre Elementary - Aug. 3, 2024 @ 9:00am
Centre Middle School - Aug. 3, 2024 @ 10:00am
Cherokee County High School - Aug. 4, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Cedar Bluff - Aug. 3, 2024 @ 8:00am
Cherokee Vocational Technical School - Aug. 3, 2024 @ 9:00am
Sand Rock - Aug. 3, 2024 @ 9:00am
Spring Garden - Aug. 4, 2024 @ 2:30pm

“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
‭‭James‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ ‭ESV‬‬

08/01/2024

This Saturday we've got one of the most star-studded line-ups to ever appear at Easy Street! Leah Seawright is a amazing country music artist who's played just about everywhere with just about every major country artist! Bass player Chris Patterson is so good that he's in 20 bands right now. Oh, and did I mention the drummer Mark Herndon is in the country music hall of fame for his tenure in the super-group Alabama? That's enough right?

08/01/2024

08/01/2024

Superintendent Mike Welsh addressed our new teachers at New Teacher Training this morning!
Congratulations to all of our new employees.

We’re looking forward to a great school year!

Students return next Wednesday, August 7th!

08/01/2024

🔥🔥BIG NEWS!! 🔥🔥
All CCHS Students (9-12) will receive FREE admission to ALL CCHS Home games!!

🟡Does not include AHSAA Playoff and Area Tournaments
⚫️Students must be active in supporting the game
🟡If a student receives a suspension or accumulates 18+ absences, they will lose this privilege.
⚫️Absences do not include doctor and parent notes (3 p/semester)

08/01/2024

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

British police say they have charged a 17-year-old with murder over a stabbing attack that killed three children in Southport, northwest England.

08/01/2024

FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

The Hall of Fame game is less than a week after the first padded practice.

08/01/2024

FROM ALABAMA REFLECTOR

A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday over a law that makes it a felony to provide some forms of ballot assistance.

07/31/2024

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The popular deli meat company Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products as an investigation into a deadly listeria outbreak continues.

07/31/2024

Pots, pans, puppies, tires, car parts, clothing, bicycles, exercise equipment, furniture, flatware, memories and much more will be waiting on you, starting Thursday, August 1st and running through Sunday, August 4th. No matter what it is that you’re looking for chances are you’ll find it during ...

07/31/2024

The Centre Farmer's Market Monday market has been extended through August 11th, from 1 to 5 p.m. The Thursday market is held from 6:30 to 10 a.m. and will continue through September. Senior Citizen Vouchers are still being accepted. The Centre Farmer's Market is located behind the Centre Community C...

07/31/2024

07/31/2024

TheatreCentre marks 20th anniversary with ‘Godspell Jr.’

By Terry Dean

CENTRE | TheatreCentre is pleased to celebrate its 20th Anniversary with the presentation of “Godspell Jr.” which debuts this Thursday, Aug. 1, in the Edge Building of Centre First United Methodist Church.

Performances are scheduled Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1-3, beginning at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

For tickets or more information, call OR text Stephanie West @ 256-706-0843, or email TheatreCentre @ info.theatrecentre@gmail.

“Godspell Jr.” said Director Cody Hays, is based around the Gospel of Matthew and Luke which follows Jesus’ life throughout the ministry up through the crucifixion.

“In most productions, casts follow the original staging which is very minimal and colorful as it was in the 1970s when it first came to Broadway,” said Hays. “Our production is quite different. My vision when staging this show was to set it in an air raid bunker during the children’s evacuation in World War II.”

Hays said their casting is non-traditional with Jesus being played by “the incredible Elizabeth Lindsey and John the Baptist being played by the incomparable Sarah Crow.”

“These two young ladies are tasked with keeping the rest of the cast safe and entertained in the bunker throughout the show, which they do by performing different parables and singing songs that remind all of us that no matter what troubles plague us on Earth, we should keep our eyes toward Heaven. I am so incredibly proud of this cast as they have worked so hard to breathe life into this production and I truly believe to be one of the most talented casts I have ever worked with.”

Because of the nature of the show and the length, Hays said, there will not be an intermission.

“The show is only around an hour long, and it is intended to be done all at once so that the audience becomes fully immersed in the story,” said Hays. “We are also recommending that children under the age of six be left home for this one because there are some more intense scenes towards the end that could be upsetting to them. There will also be loud noises (specifically air raid sirens) and some flashing lights, so if anyone is sensitive to those effects, please take proper precautions.”

“This show has been an absolute joy to work on and I cannot imagine a better way to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of TheatreCentre than right where it all began,” said Hays. “This is a truly beautiful show full of fun music, a lot of dancing, and as much heart as we can put into it, and we hope that everyone can make it out to see us.”

07/31/2024

Kelly takes us to the Big Easy this week ... for one that's hard to imagine.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XJQcGsLmIMCQf9aZKfFjp