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Chief: 2 juveniles believed to have started fire

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Chief: 2 juveniles believed to have started fire

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LEIGHTON — Authorities expect to arrest two juveniles they believe set fire to books inside the old Leighton Training School Tuesday afternoon.Read Article

Leighton residents face multiple drug trafficking charges

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Leighton residents face multiple drug trafficking charges

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LEIGHTON – Two Leighton residents are facing three counts of drug trafficking after members of the police department along with deputies with the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Tuesday night at a residence on the 100 block…Read Article

Warm And Tender: Percy Sledge, Of ‘When A Man Loves A Woman'

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Warm And Tender: Percy Sledge, Of ‘When A Man Loves A Woman'

Percy Sledge will forever be most closely associated with his biggest hit, the emotive “When A Man Loves A Woman,” which topped the US pop chart on May 28, 1966. But his death at the age of 74, in 2015, robbed us of an Alabama soul man who recorded a host of other great material in a career of 50 years-plus. Sledge later revealed that he composed his signature song himself, but gave the writing credits to two bandmates from the Esquires, Calvin …Read Article

White Oak VFD dedicate fire trucks to students, board

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LEIGHTON — White Oak Volunteer Fire Chief Matt Moore said community is a big part of the department and its future, and he wants everyone to know that.Leighton · Leighton Read Article

McDowell to recognize students who have earned high school equivalency diplomas

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The McDowell Adult Education Center is hosting a celebration today to recognize students who have successfully earned a high school equivalency diploma. Continue reading McDowell to recognize students who have earned high school equivalency diplomas at The Republic News.Vancouver, British Columbia · Vancouver See the Story

Leighton police to put the 'law' in lawncare

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LEIGHTON — The police department this summer will protect, serve and take over lawncare for some of its residents.Leighton · Leighton Read Article

What Makes Makayli Davis a True Leader

Makayli Davis is Dominating Makayli Davis, a 2026 pitcher and utility player for Colbert County High School in Leighton, Alabama, is proving that success in softball isn’t just about stats—it’s about heart, faith, and leadership. With a varsity career that began in seventh grade, Davis has reached over 500 strikeouts, launched 10 home runs her […]Leighton · Leighton Read Article

Support in place for CHHS students after death

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LEIGHTON — Support services and extra counselors will be at Colbert Heights High School on Monday following the death of eighth-grade student Ryland Calvert.Leighton · Leighton Read Article

Beene becomes CCHS principal on Tuesday

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LEIGHTON — Charles Beene will assume the role of principal at Colbert County High School on Tuesday.Leighton · Leighton Read Article

Betty Jo Warren Butler

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LEIGHTON — Betty Jo Warren Butler, 77, died March 13, 2025. No services will be held at this time. Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia is assisting the family.Leighton · Leighton Read Article

Where Are They Now? Q&A with Catara Brae

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When Catara Brae graduated from Colbert County High School in 2019, the Leighton native said she knew two things were certain. “I did not want to go to college, and I wanted to be a singer,” she said.Leighton · Leighton Read Article