Alabama needs a Data Center Accountability Summit – now
Op-ed by Sheila McNeil Alabama’s data center boom is not something on the horizon. It is here. That is why I am calling for an urgent, bipartisan Alabama Data Center Accountability Summit bringing together state and local officials and representatives from energy, water, technology, labor, agriculture, business, economic development, consumer advocacy, and communities already…
Read MoreKeep God’s Spirit at the forefront of our lives
Whether it’s successfully battling the enemy, or working efficiently and effectively for the Lord, the Spirit of God must be at the forefront of our lives. Jesus was our example! John the Baptist’s identification of Jesus as the Messiah was made clear through the Spirit of God resting and remaining on Jesus. “And John…
Read MoreAug. 31 – Sept. 6, 2026
Jail population as of Sept. 6: 31 inmates Males: 25 Females: 6 ARRESTS On September 1, Deputy Kelley arrested Kendarius Lashun Hale, of Sylacauga, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $400 cash bond. On September 2, Deputy Payton arrested Michael…
Read MoreAmerica needs food security, not foreign mystery meat
Op-ed by Commissioner Ron Sparks When 300,000 tons of foreign beef has gotten the green light to flood American grocery stores, it’s not just a trade decision – it’s a direct hit on the safety of our food supply and the survival of our rural communities. Let me be clear. This isn’t about “choice”…
Read MorePikes Peak diary: Day one
This is a big trip for me and my sister. We are visiting Pikes Peak to see my dad. And it’s going to be big. The first thing you should know about my sister, Sarah, and me is that we like people. It’s just who we are. She and I are both…
Read MoreAlabama gardeners donate 124,414 pounds of fresh produce through Extension challenge
By Mike Clardy Alabama Extension News Alabama gardeners turned extra rows, backyard plots and community gardens into 124,414 pounds of donated produce during the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Grow More, Give More 250 Pound Challenge, which wrapped up on Labor Day. The real winners, however, are the recipients of the bounty – some 24,000…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to not be ashamed of the gospel?
Tyler, 9, says, “If you’re not ashamed, it means you’re not afraid to tell people about Jesus, even if they think you’re weird.” In Romans 1:16, the Apostle Paul writes, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
September 10 & 19 Providence Baptist Church’s 3rd Annual Bass Tournament will be held Sept. 19. Registration that day begins at 4 a.m. with put in at safe daylight at Barrett’s Landing on Lake Mitchell. You may pre-register by mail by September 10 by mailing a check payable to the church (P.O. Box 65; Rockford,…
Read MoreCHS students enjoying hands-on learning in science labs
Mr. Mitchell’s physical science students have been studying measurements, the metric system, accuracy, and precision. Using a graduated cylinder, they measured 50 milliliters of water into each of five different beakers. They measured different masses of salts using an electronic balance. Each beaker received a different mass of salt. Food coloring was used to…
Read MoreSeniors commemorate National Voter Registration Day early
This year National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 15. Every year Central High School senior government students complete voter registration forms as part of their study of civic responsibilities. We appreciate the longstanding partnership with Mrs. Pinky Reichert at the Coosa County registrar’s office who works hard every year to enter all our senior registration forms into the system as the…
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