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April 14, 2026

Centre, Alabama Seeking Full-Time Recreation Director

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The City of Centre is now accepting applications for a full-time Recreation Director position, offering an opportunity for qualified candidates to help lead and grow community programs.

According to the announcement, applicants must be at least 21 years old, possess a current Alabama driver’s license, and be able to pass a background check. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications, with additional details outlined in the official job description provided during the application process.

Those interested must apply in person at Centre City Hall, located at 635 Armory Road, on or before April 24, 2026. City officials note that Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

March 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Suspect in State Line Tavern Armed Robbery Now in Custody

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A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the State Line Tavern in Floyd County near the Georgia-Alabama state line is now in custody.

According to an arrest warrant, 23-year-old Alric Gabriel Crawford of Centre, Alabama, entered the business on December 28 armed with a gun and demanded money from the clerk.

Authorities say Crawford took around $3,000 during the robbery.

Crawford is now being held in the Floyd County Jail without bond and is charged with armed robbery.

A second suspect, 23-year-old Jeffrey Lemar Smith of Gadsden, was arrested shortly after the robbery. Authorities say Smith was found hiding in a dumpster off West Main Street near Watson Drive in Centre.

The case remains under investigation.