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Boy we have ended one year and started another with many people being sick from some type of illness. Some have the flu, some have pneumonia, some respiratory issues, and some stomach issues. Whatever it is I’m ready for it all to be gone. Here’s hoping everyone will get well soon so we can…
Read MoreGov. Ivey to deliver state of the state address on January 13
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday that she will deliver her ninth state of the state address to the Alabama Legislature and her fellow Alabamians on Tuesday, January 13, at 6 p.m. Central Standard Time. At the invitation of the Alabama House of Representatives, Ivey will deliver her address…
Read MoreStrong turnout marks first 24 hours of Republican qualifying for 2026 elections
Special to the News The Alabama Republican Party announced Wednesday that 187 individuals qualified to run for office as Republicans within the first 24 hours of qualifying opening for the 2026 election cycle, signaling strong enthusiasm and engagement ahead of the primary elections. Republican qualifying officially opened Monday morning and will remain open through Friday, January…
Read MoreDec. 29, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026
Jail population as of Jan. 4: 41 inmates Males: 32 Females: 9 ARRESTS On December 29, Deputy Kelley arrested Christopher Michael Palmer, a citizen of Weogufka, on the charge of Domestic Violence 3rd. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On December 30, Sgt. Ward arrested Robert Lee…
Read MoreThe marriage crisis
Marriages are down 60 percent since the ‘70s. Divorce rates are soaring. And the “New York Times” reported that more 40-year-olds are choosing to live alone than ever before. Another recent survey of U.S. high-schoolers showed that the percentage of twelfth graders who have ever dated has fallen 85 percent since the ‘80s. It…
Read MoreObituaries
Randall Burl Jones Funeral service for Mr. Randall Burl Jones, 70, of Equality, was Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the First Baptist Church Alexander City. Dr. Steve King officiated. Burial followed in the New Harmony Cemetery-Equality. Randall Burl Jones, 70 of Equality, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Birmingham with his family at…
Read MoreBartram exhibit starts tour of Alabama State Parks
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources As one of the first people to experience Alabama’s incredible diversity of landscapes and wildlife, 18th century explorer William Bartram traversed much of central and south Alabama during a three-year period of exploration from 1775-1778. He extensively documented the…
Read MoreCongratulations to Jordan Bryant for being named Central High School Teacher of the Month
Ms. Bryant is a special education teacher at Central High School who works with our eleventh and twelfth grade students. Besides supporting the students in their academic classes, Ms. Bryant also teaches life transition classes. Ms. Bryant says she focuses on helping her students develop life skills, confidence and independence as they prepare for life after high school. When asked what she…
Read MoreWhat is saving faith?
The Bible defines faith as, “…the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Verse 6 of the same chapter reads, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that…
Read MoreCertifiably old
Our Alabama Baptist campsite at Shocco Springs is a gorgeous place, and I’ve enjoyed every event I’ve attended there. Several years ago, I attended a two-day training course for pastors. A conference for senior adults was on site at the same time. I saw that the other group was having a concert that night when…
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