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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,

RIO RICO, Ariz. — A person detained for questioning in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie was later released from custody, according to multiple media reports. Authorities said the individual was detained Tuesday during a traffic stop south of Tucson. The detention came hours after the FBI released surveillance video showing a masked individual wearing what appeared to be a handgun holster outside Guthrie’s front door on the night she vanished. Law enforceme

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a Jacksonville man who had been reported missing for several weeks, according to authorities. Records from the Talladega County Jail show that Jesse Austin Heald, 34, was booked Friday on charges of capital murder and robbery. Jail records also indicate that Tiffani Renee Nichol, 35, was charged with murder and robbery.

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News CENTRE, Ala. - The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to attend the upcoming Little Black Dress Scholarship Event, a special evening dedicated to supporting local education. The event will be held on March 5, 2026, at Dry Creek Chapel, and will serve as a fundraiser benefiting a scholarship for a Cherokee County student attending Gadsden State Community College. Guests will enjoy an elegant eve