Hello everyone. It’s news time again, and I hope everyone is well.

Special birthday wishes go out to my grandson, Daniel Adams and to my great-grandson, Sam Adams, and his cousin, Ethan Box, Cathy Tims, Winter Knowles, Treasure Clolinger, Donna Newman, Dennis Bowman, Porter Bailey, Tina Stallings, Linda Vaughan, Gloria McLeod, Sharon Gant, Carrie Stallings, LaRae Williams, Barbara Hale, Beth Sims, Janet Smith, Rick Tice, Beth Hullett O’Donnell, Shannon Cochran, Maddie Cochran, Flora Bryant, Meg Clements, Polly Harrison, Lauren Luker, Samuel Golden, Betty Butler, Debbie Hodgens, Daniel Cain, Val Hall, Christa Bryant, Cheryl Fagan, Nate Partridge, Christian Peavey, Faye Wang, Savanah Church, Lunden DeLoach, Abigail Minor, Mike Watkins, Kim Price, Jude Powell, Faith Maxwell, Joey Blackman, and Tracy Gray Sargent.

Also, special birthday wishes to my friends Shirley and husband Steve Sargent, who both celebrate their birthdays on the same day.

Ann and John Sweatt will celebrate 61 years of marriage on October 20th and Ann will celebrate her birthday on Oct. 13. Congratulations to you both. October is a really special month for the Sweatts.

Please keep the families of Allan Hooper, Florence Compton, Barry Haynes, Judy Denar, Charles Harden, and Naomi Lee in your thoughts and prayers.

Congratulations to the PCHS Volleyball Team who were Tournament Champs after beating Springville, Moody, Gardendale, and Shelby County.

Today is the deadline to register for the PCHS Cheer Extravaganza to be held on Sept 30. Contact the high school is you are interested. No late registrations.

Pell City Archery Club is looking for sponsors for the school archery team. Archery is a great sport as well as a great skill. If you or your business would like to sponsor this team, please contact the high school at 205-338-2250. The PCHS team went to state and nationals last year.

Congratulations to the PCHS Homecoming Court 2022: Freshmen include Amelia Alverson, Addyson Smith, Aubrey Tucker, Baylor Fields, Jordon Perry, Karter Perry. Sophomores include: Jules Alexander, Kaylee Johnson, Jenna Lewis, Justyce Ammons, Jachian Dunnaville, Carter White. Juniors include: Matti Black, Feonia Chen, Noelle Poe, Tyt’Shaun Caldwell, Marc Halog, and Cole Vincent. Seniors include: Madison Barnes, Coral Church, Kastiny Helms, Zibby House, Carlo Alverez, Nathan Le, Andrew Phung, Tait Nunnally.

PCHS 2022 Homecoming Dance will be Sept 23 immediately after the game until 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the school.

Pell City Animal Control Center is running low on dog food if you are able to donate. You can drop off at the shelter or even just have Amazon send to the shelter. Not picky on brand, just need for adult and puppy food.

The 5th annual Bass Fishing Tournament will be this weekend on Sept. 17 at Pell City Lakeside Park. All kinds of perks when you register, including a chance to win a 7-night stay at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, FL. Call 205-966-7272 to pre-register.

Second Annual Lakeside Live Music Festival and Car Show in Pell City, Alabama

BATTLE OF THE BADGES on Sept 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Lakeside Park. PC Police vs PC Fire. All benefiting the brave and honorable Pell City Police and Fire Departments.

Coming soon. The St. Clair County Airport Aviation Career Day & Open House and Warbird Fly-in is coming up soon in October at the St. Clair County Airport. Enjoy FREE pancake breakfast and hotdog lunch, Career Opportunity Seminars, Thrilling Warbird Aerial Displays, Walk through the Static Aircraft Display featuring aircraft ranging from antiques to experimental home builds to business jets, Experience a Helicopter Ride in a UH-1 “Huey” and Listen to live music by the Wingnuts.

The 2021 Annual Bulls on the Lake Rodeo is in the bag and the report is it was a roaring success. This was the 4th year for the rodeo and organizers say it was the largest yet with an estimated 2,000 people in attendance. Money raised on this event goes directly to the PCHS FFA program to be used for special event trips, classroom items and scholarships.

Contact me at 205-338-5590 and leave a message with your information. Have a blessed week. You can email info to annette_snow@yahoo.com.