Redrawing Senate districts: What does it mean?
Recently a federal court ordered Alabama to redraw its state Senate districts in the Montgomery area because the court found they illegally dilute the voting power of Black citizens, thus violating the Voting Rights Act. The court found that current lines “pack” Black voters into one district and “extract” them from others, preventing them…
Read MoreGod honors obedience, offers protection
Judah’s disobedience as a whole to God’s commands eventually led to it being taken captive to Babylon, as Jeremiah prophesied it would. But though most of Judah stooped to idolatry and did not follow God, there were a faithful few. That fact is evident by those who displayed great allegiance to God while in…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday 9/8/2025 Tuesday 9/9/2025 Wednesday 9/10/2025 Thursday 9/11/2025 Friday 9/12/2025 Breakfast: Bagel and Cream Cheese or Cereal or Poptarts(2) Lunch: Tater Tot Casserole, Green Beans, Biscuit OR Sack Lunch OR Chef Salad After School: Cheeseburger, Cheezit, Carrot Sticks CHS: VB Fayetteville @Home JV/V, 4:30 pm Breakfast: Cinnamon Bun (1) or Cereal or Poptarts…
Read MoreObituaries
Larry Cochran Larry Ray Cochran, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He drew his last breath on August 30, 2025, with his beloved family by his side. Larry, the youngest of seven children, was born on August 12, 1948, in…
Read MoreEquality VFD fundraiser tomorrow, other activities
I took a break from all the renovation work at home and at the store to drive up to Cullman and help my son with some renovations. We are preparing to sell the house there; he is engaged and will likely relocate to Tuscaloosa to be near his fiancé while she finishes her degree…
Read MoreALEA releases 2025 Labor Day holiday traffic, boating enforcement results
Special to the News Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol divisions dedicated the 2025 Labor Day weekend to enforcement and safety operations designed to keep Alabama’s roadways and waterways safe for citizens and visitors alike. Between 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, and midnight Monday, Sept. 1, ALEA…
Read MoreSenior government students serve as reading buddies
As a culminating activity of their study of the Declaration of Independence, senior government students created illustrated children’s books explaining key details, as well as the principles of government embodied in our country’s founding document. This week they shared their creations with their third grade reading buddies in Mrs. Compher’s and Ms. Mitchell’s classes. After the seniors read…
Read MoreLet’s look forward, not back
This past week I have been strolling down memory lane about my early involvement in Coosa County and in Rockford specifically. My husband and I moved to Equality in 1998. We both worked in Montgomery and spent most of our travel back and forth on Highway 9. Because of the convenience, we did most…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We are beginning with the study of the life of Judas Iscariot as we study his struggles during his walk with Jesus. This class will be held every Wednesday beginning September 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship Church, located at 8780 Coosa Co. Rd. 56, Weogufka, 35183.…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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