Church of the open door
While at Judson College I was summoned to an evening meeting at the National Guard Armory in nearby Demopolis. The organizer forgot to confirm the meeting with guard personnel. We couldn’t find an open door. We tried them all. Someone suggested we find an unlatched window, but we quickly decided it probably wasn’t a…
Read MoreGod’s presence will be with us in the new year
When the children of Israel had nearly completed 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, God provided beautiful descriptions of the promised land they would soon enter. It was far superior to the land of Egypt from which they came out! God also reminded the Israelites of the importance of keeping His commandments, which…
Read MoreBiblical church names
Let’s start the new year off with biblical truth. This is my belief and not forcing it on anyone else. Read for yourselves. First, there is one God, with the capital “G;” one kind of real true “love;” and one kind of human, human beings, people, that if you can relate. If not, skip…
Read MoreAfter fifteen years
When I first started writing, nearly 15 years ago, things were different. First off, newspapers were still around, doing their thing. My wife still clipped newspaper coupons. Peanuts, Dilbert, Garfield were alive and well. The Sunday newspaper was still slightly bigger than your average Waffle House. Also, Americans were reading books. Fifteen years…
Read MoreRichville VFD to host bingo January 10
Happy New Year! Hard to believe we are starting a new year! I tried making my new year’s resolutions challenging, but hopefully attainable, so next year I can say I made them happen. One I failed at last year was reading through the entire Bible, so it’s again on my list for 2026. I…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
Weekly The Goodwater Youth Development and Recreational Center is open to the public weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and practice days for the travel ball team are those same days from 5 to 6 p.m. Cheerleader practice is held on Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information, call 256-743-1252.…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreKellyton man one of 22 arrested in Lee County investigation
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton man was among 22 individuals arrested by Lee County Sheriff’s Office investigators as part of a seven-month multi-agency investigation. Called Operation Gang Shield, the investigation specifically targeted criminal activity associated with a street gang known as “Sex, Money, Murder,” or SMM. SMM is a faction of the…
Read MoreRockford hosts Winter Fest, parade
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Area residents and guests seemed delighted as they enjoyed the Christmas spirit in downtown Rockford last Saturday for the town’s annual seasonal event, including the Winter Fest and annual Christmas parade. Winter Fest highlighted activities for youth to enjoy, as well as shopping opportunities for those looking…
Read MoreCoosa County school employees treated to dinner, games, gifts
Special to the News The holidays are a great opportunity to show our staff at Central Coosa schools how much their hard work and extra efforts are appreciated. Staff and their significant others were invited to wear festive attire and come out to enjoy dinner, door prizes, dancing, and fellowship. Attendees enjoyed a ribeye steak with sautéed mushrooms,…
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