Some Veterans Day history
November has arrived with contrasting weather days. Early this week, we broke or tied record low temperatures, then by the time you read this we are supposed to have lows in the 40s to 50s and highs in the 70s. While I don’t want early winter, it would be great for my sinuses and allergies…
Read MoreCaution on the road: ALEA reminds motorists to stay alert as deer movement increases statewide
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding motorists to use extra caution on Alabama’s roadways this time of year, as deer activity and vehicle-versus-wildlife crashes increase significantly during the fall and early winter months. According to crash data from ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, troopers investigated 1,652 vehicle-versus-wildlife crashes statewide in…
Read MoreAwesome breakthrough service at Rockford Church of God
Last Sunday was a “breakthrough” service at Rockford Church of God. The Holy Spirit had His way, and the presence of the Lord was seen. In His presence you can receive what you need, just open up, and that is what the people did. Pastor Hill did not have to preach. He only obeyed, and…
Read MoreProtect & Serve Review: Nov. 14, 2025
November 3-9, 2025 Jail population as of November 9: 43 inmates Males: 35 Females: 8 ARRESTS On November 3, Deputy Moeser arrested Deque Manuel Carter, a citizen of Vincent, on the charges of Failure to Appear in court X 4. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail and later released on a court order.…
Read MoreCommunity calendar: Nov. 14, 2025
November 14 The Goodwater Youth Development & Recreational Center will host “Soup and Chili: Give Back to the Community” on Friday, November 14, from 12 p.m. until at the Goodwater YDRC at 166 Harris Street, Goodwater. Join us for a warm meal, fellowship and community spirit! FREE event – all are welcome! Come enjoy delicious…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals: Nov. 14, 2025
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Read MoreObituaries: Nov. 14, 2025
Melinda Sue Smith Melinda Sue Smith, of Goodwater, died at Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga on November 7, 2025. She was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1966 to Moody Colquitt and Nellodean Cranford. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nellodean Cranford; father, Moody Colquitt; brothers, James Terry Colquitt and Ricky Colquitt; and…
Read MoreFull November SNAP benefits being released
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received notification yesterday morning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) that the federal government has reopened and that, “State agencies must take immediate steps to ensure households receive their full November allotments promptly.” “It is about time Congress did…
Read MoreDo not wait: Today is the day of salvation
The best responses to Jesus are immediate and sometimes radical. It is not in our best interest to wait around and mull decisions for the Lord. Perhaps the most important is responding to God’s conviction relating to salvation. That’s definitely not one we want to procrastinate…
Read MoreQuilting projects in the works with community fellowship
I was able to get a lot of yard work done, cleared out my garden and considered repurposing the area as I honestly have no time to garden these days. I may move my chicken coop and run to that spot or turn it into a…
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