April 2026

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MISS POTATO PAGEANT - The Miss Potato Pageant will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2025 at Henagar Jr. High School in DeKalb County. The pageant is open for girls 0-18 years old. The Deadline to enter is May 8. MAY ON THE MOUNTAIN - The May on the Mountain Bluegrass Festival will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Henagar City Park. Entry is free, but be sure to bring a lawn chair. Music begins at 10 a.m. with Alley Katz. Other performers include The Bluegrass Volunteers (11 a.m.), Nickel Gap and the Grooves (noon), Carl Towns and Upward Road (1 p.m.), Piney Grove (2 p.m.), and Heritage (3 p.m.). The event concludes at 4 p.m. with a performance by The Malpass Brothers. NINE YEARS IN OFFICE - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has led the state for nine years as the 54th Governor of the State of Alabama. The governor’s historic tenure includes major achievements. Under Governor Ivey’s leadership, Alabama has seen record investments and job creation, nationally recognized education gains, transformational progress in the state’s roads, bridges and digital infrastructure, increased public safety measures, improvements to the state’s correctional system, reforms to state government, protection of family values and much more. “I wake up each day grateful to God that I have the chance to call Alabama home and that my fellow Alabamians have placed their confidence in me to lead our state forward. Nine years ago, I pledged to the people of Alabama that I would leave our state better than I found it. We have made great progress over the last nine years, but our work is not done. I promise to continue giving it my all until the last day of my term to make sure Alabama remains the best state in which to live, work and raise a family,” said Governor Ivey. At nine years, Governor Ivey is the longest consecutively serving governor in the state’s history.

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Members of the Snead State Community College Ambassadors took time for a picture while helping with food service during the 2026 Boaz Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet at Rockledge Terrace on Thursday, April 9.

Cherokee County Courthouse to Open New Location

The Cherokee County Commission and the Cherokee County Public Building Authority has announced the official opening of the new Cherokee County Courthouse, which is located at 373 East Main Street in Centre. A parade and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026. The parade is scheduled to start promptly at 10:00 am. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow at approximately 10:30 a.m. The planned festivities will mark the completion of the historic project, which aims to improve efficiency, safety, and public access to justice services. After two years of construction, the new 37,000-square-foot facility replaces the outdated courthouse, which has served the community since 1937. The modern, two- story building is designed to meet the needs of a growing population and features state- of-the-art technology to facilitate modern litigation. Key features of the new courthouse include: • Two New Courtrooms: Equipped with advanced audio-visual technology for jury demonstrations and evidence presentation. • Enhanced Security: Dedicated secure transportation areas for detainees and modern screening facilities for public safety. • Increased Accessibility: Fully ADA-compliant, offering improved access for all community members. • Functional Design: Improved workspace for judges, clerks, the district attorney, and support staff, promoting "one-stop-shop" • efficiency for court-related activities. "This new courthouse is a testament to our commitment to preserving the rule of law while meeting the needs of a modern, growing community," said Tim Burgess, who serves as Probate Judge and Chairman of the Cherokee County Commission. "This facility provides a safer, more efficient, and accessible environment for our citizens, staff, and justice partners. The project was a collaborative effort, with the District Attorney, District Judge, Circuit Judges, the Circuit Clerk, Alabama State Administrative Office of Courts, the Sheriff’s Department and the County Commission all providing key support and direction.” The Court House was completed by general contractor Consolidated Construction Company and designed by McKee and Associates Architects, Inc. The design is aimed at serving the community for decades to come.

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The exterior of the new Cherokee County Courthouse.

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