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Press Release by Daphne Rogers, Assistant Director at Extended Family | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News | April 1, 2026 CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala.  — Extended Family offers two programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade: Extended Family for Kids (EFK) and Extended Family Leadership Academy (EFLA).   EFK is a 9-lesson, evidence-based curriculum that helps students cope with the challenges of having an incarcerated loved one, develop healthy decision-making ski

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local Community News | April 1, 2026 CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala.  — Gadsden State Community College’s Cherokee Campus will host its annual supply drive throughout the month of April to support the Cherokee County Children’s Advocacy Center, with this year’s effort focused on collecting Play-Doh. Community members, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to donate assorted colors of Play-Doh in both mini and standard containers. All

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area Community News | April 1, 2026 GADSDEN, Ala. — The Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department is proud to partner with Cross Creek Community Church to host a Free Church Safety and Security Training Conference on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The conference will take place at Cross Creek Community Church, located at 4825 Highway 278 East in Hokes Bluff, Alabama, and is designe

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News | April 1, 2026 LEESBURG, Ala.  — A routine traffic stop in the Pollard’s Bend area of Leesburg Sunday night led to the arrest of a Cedar Bluff man on drug trafficking charges, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the incident occurred on Sunday, March 29, when a narcotics investigator was patrolling along County Road 7. During the patrol, the investigator observed a vehicle traveling at a

Shutterstock/LightField Studios T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News | April 1, 2026 CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala.  — April 1 is here, and with it comes a day filled with smiles, surprises, and just a little harmless mischief as communities celebrate April Fools’ Day . From playful jokes between friends to lighthearted pranks around the office, today is all about bringing a bit of laughter into everyday life. While some may fall for a silly trick or two, most agree

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News | April 1, 2026 LEESBURG, Ala.  — A tragic two-vehicle accident has claimed one life and left two others injured on Wednesday morning along County Road 273 near Blue Pond Gap/County Road 48, according to reports. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene around 7:15 a.m. following reports of a serious collision in the area. Initial calls also indicated that one of the vehicles involved was on fire, prompting a

When the world sleeps, God calls His people to rise, pray, and partner with Heaven for a breakthrough. Bro. David Woodard | The Weekly Ledger News | Faith & Inspiration Column | March 30, 2026 It’s after midnight. The world is sleeping, But Heaven is moving. This is not just a late hour. It’s a watchman’s window. A sacred stretch of time where God awakens intercessors, warriors, and worshippers not to scroll, but to stand. You didn’t just “wake up.” You were called. In the ni

Photo courtesy of GSCC. Gadsden, Ala.  — Gadsden State Community College will host its annual Preview Days this April, offering prospective students and their families an opportunity to experience campus life, explore academic programs, and connect with faculty and staff. Preview Days will take place at multiple Gadsden State campuses: April 9 — Ayers Campus April 22 — Valley Street Campus April 28 — Wallace Drive/East Broad Campus (Gadsden) Each event is designed to give at

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News | March 23, 2026 LEESBURG, Ala. — Families across Cherokee County are invited to come together for a fun-filled afternoon of fellowship, laughter, and Easter celebration as Weiss Lake Church hosts a Community Egg Hunt this spring. The free event is set to take place on Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Leesburg Town Park, offering local children an exciting opportunity to enjoy one of the season’s most beloved traditions

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News | March 23, 2026 CENTRE, Ala. — Residents across Cherokee County will have an opportunity to strengthen their emergency readiness as Cherokee County Emergency Management teams up with Tractor Supply in Centre to host Emergency Preparedness Day 2026 on Saturday, April 11. The free community event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply and is aimed at helping families better prepare for severe weather an

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | March 23, 2026 ROME, Ga. — Emergency crews are actively responding to a major fire that broke out Monday afternoon at the historic Floyd County Courthouse in downtown Rome. TWLN cameras on the scene captured dramatic images of thick, billowing black smoke rising into the sky as flames tore through a portion of the courthouse. Firefighters could be seen aggressively battling the blaze, spraying water onto the structure in an effo

Bro. David Woodard | The Weekly Ledger News | Faith & Inspiration Column | March 23, 2026 What broke you yesterday will not bury you tomorrow. Because even in the middle of the night, we serve a God who speaks to us in our mourning. You may still be wiping tears from what didn’t work, what didn’t last, what felt like too much to carry. You may still feel the sting of betrayal, the ache of loss, the weight of the waiting. But God doesn’t leave you in the night. He meets you th

Sable Offshore Corp.’s Las Flores Canyon Plant, in Goleta, processes oil from a trio of offshore platforms. (Al Seib) TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | National News SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Oil is once again flowing along California’s Central Coast for the first time in more than a decade, following federal intervention that has reignited a long-standing battle over energy policy and environmental safety. Sable Offshore Corp. confirmed this week that it h

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News - Employment Opportunity CENTRE, Ala. — The City of Centre is now accepting applications for a part-time seasonal position with its Street and Sanitation Department as the city prepares for the busy spring and summer months. The position will run from April through September 2026 and will assist with day-to-day operations that help keep the community clean and maintained. To be eligible, applicants must be at least 21 y

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Local Community News LEESBURG, Ala. — A new space for residents and their four-legged companions is now open in the Town of Leesburg, thanks to the dedication, leadership, and service of a local Scout working toward the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. Jeffrey Givens, a member of Scout Troop Pack 300 in Leesburg, has officially completed his Eagle Scout project with the creation of Remie’s Dog Park at Leesburg Park. The new park provi

Suspect Identified After Self-Inflicted Gunshot During Negotiations T.L. Sullivan - TWLN Staff Report | The Weekly Ledger News | March 12, 2026 RAINSVILLE, Ala. — A multi-county police pursuit that began in Scottsboro ended Tuesday morning in a tense standoff at Rainsville Crossing after a suspect driving a stolen vehicle fired a gun inside the car and shot himself, authorities said. The DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency issued a public safety alert earlier in the mo

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local Community News | March 12, 2026 GADSDEN, Ala. — Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate following a reported medical emergency on Wednesday afternoon at the Etowah County Detention Center. According to Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton, correctional staff were notified of a medical emergency involving an inmate at approximately 12:37 p.m. when the inmate’s cellmate alerted a unit officer inside the facilit

Malaki Ray Sipsy, 21, of Centre(Image courtesy of Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.) T.L. Sullivan - TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News | March 12, 2026 CENTRE, Ala. — A Centre man has been arrested and is facing more than 120 charges following an investigation into the alleged possession and attempted possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Centre Police Department. Authorities say Malaki Ray Sipsy, 21, of Centre, was taken into cu

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Local Community News | March 11, 2026 CENTRE, Ala. — Registration is now open for the Cherokee County Youth Football League’s 2026 football and cheerleading season, offering young athletes across the county the opportunity to participate in the upcoming fall season. Registration will run from March 9 through May 31, 2026, and is open to children based on their age as of July 31, 2026. Participants may not be entering the 7th grade. Le

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News | March 10, 2026 SAND ROCK, Ala. — Excitement is building in the Sand Rock community as organizers prepare to launch the town’s first-ever Youth Football Program, giving young athletes the opportunity to compete, build teamwork skills, and be part of a brand-new tradition for local youth sports. Registration for the inaugural season of Sand Rock Youth Football will begin Saturday, March 14 at 12:00 p.m., with a second si