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Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton speaking to a group of young student leaders part of a hands-on civic learning experience designed to introduce students to local government operations. (Photo courtesy of Etowah County Chamber) T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Area Community News ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. — Sheriff Jonathon Horton recently welcomed a group of young student leaders to the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office as part of a hands-on civic learning experience de

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News ROME, Ga. — Community members and local officials form Rome gathered Wednesday, February 18, to celebrate the official groundbreaking of a new pump track at Ridge Ferry Park, marking the beginning of an exciting recreational addition for residents of all ages. Construction is now underway, and early progress is already visible as the track begins to take shape. Project organizers note that, pending favorable weather conditio

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Area Lake News MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is preparing for another season of its Boating Basics and Vessel Operator License Courses, offering free, in-person classes at locations across the state. According to ALEA, the courses are designed to provide citizens with essential boating safety education while allowing participants to interact directly with local ALEA Troopers. The

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Local Election News The Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee voted Sunday to remove Jesse Battles from the Republican primary ballot for Alabama Senate District 10 following a formal ballot challenge filed with the party. Ballot challenge proceedings are generally considered confidential under party rules, and limited details surrounding the decision have been publicly released. “Out of respect for the parties involved, the Alab

Bro. David Woodard | The Weekly Ledger News | Faith & Inspiration Column You prayed for purpose. That’s why it got hard. You didn’t do something wrong. You didn’t miss God. You didn’t fail the test. You answered the call. Don’t confuse spiritual warfare with disqualification. Resistance doesn’t mean you’re off track — It often means you’re right where you need to be. Your “no’s” didn’t reject you. They refined you. They trained you to hear God over approval. They taught you h

Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett at the Turning Point USA All-American Halftime Show. Photos courtesy of Turning Point USA. TWLN Staff Writer | The Weekly Ledger News | Entertainment Desk While Bad Bunny delivered a headline Super Bowl LX halftime at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, conservative organization Turning Point USA offered an alternative broadcast that carved out its own cultural moment on Sunday evening, Feb. 8. Turning Point USA’s

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Weather Update NORTHEAST ALABAMA — Several large areas of light rain are moving across North and East Alabama early this morning, bringing a damp start to the day for much of the region. Meanwhile, the southwestern portion of the state remains dry. Forecasters say most of the steady rainfall will gradually move out by this afternoon, with only a few spotty showers lingering across the southern counties. Despite the wet morning,