News from Nixburg community
What is going on in Nixburg? Have you stopped by Kendrick Memorial Baptist Church’s yard sale? They will be holding the yard sale tomorrow, August 23, starting at 8 a.m. Address is 5152 Ala. Hwy. 9 in case you haven’t noticed it driving on Highway 9. They have the yard sale about every…
Read MoreJonathan Livingston Birdy
The little seagull built her nest beneath the train tracks. She was huddled over her squeaking chicks. Her nest was only inches from the steel rails. Two railway track maintainers stood at a distance watching her. Their neon vests, reflecting in the early morning light. Their hard hats pushed upward on…
Read MoreJesus is always there for us
Sometimes we humans feel so alone, but we don’t need to feel that way. We think within our minds that there is nobody who can help us. Wrong again. Help is always available if we are willing to receive it. God shows us in His Word that He is there for us. One example…
Read MorePrepare to be an informed voter
Election season is gearing up for the state and national levels. More and more people are starting to put their names out in the media about whether or not they will be running for office in 2026. Don’t get excited too early – some are serious, but others are just testing the waters. And…
Read MoreDifferent types of highs
Buzzy has been flying high these last couple of weeks, and it’s a good “high,” but not that high y’all are thinking. (LOL) It’s a better high, and everyone can enjoy it. There are many highs in the English language, and it depends on how we use them. Praising God can get you high,…
Read MoreOld home ec. building razed with controlled burn
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Rockford’s old home economics building located near the corner of Nixburg Road and Communication Drive was razed by a controlled burn Monday evening, with Hanover and Rockford volunteer fire departments overseeing the fire. The Town of Rockford notified residents that evening via social media that roads in the area…
Read MoreGoodwater’s mayoral candidates speak up during interviews
Special to the News News from Goodwater With municipal elections less than two weeks away and town residents preparing to go to the polls on August 26, we presented an opportunity for Goodwater’s four mayoral candidates to participate in interviews. The candidates took the opportunity to share information about themselves, their candidacy and why they…
Read MoreGoodwater VFD to have satellite station in Mt. Olive
Special to the News Goodwater Fire Chief Elmore Unbehant is pleased to announce a partnership between the Goodwater Volunteer Fire Department and the Coosa County Commission. Tuesday afternoon a groundbreaking ceremony was held, and Unbehant said construction had already begun on a satellite fire station being built at the intersection of County roads 49 and…
Read MoreSylacauga man dies in Rockford area crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3 p.m. Monday, August 11, has claimed the life of a Sylacauga man. James E. Carter Jr., 76, was fatally injured when the 2014 Nissan Versa he was driving left the roadway and struck an embankment. Carter was not using a seat belt at…
Read MoreCentral students win district Conservation contest
Special to the News Congratulations to Grayson Kelly and Jacob Stevens who won at the district level for the annual Soil and Water Conservation poster contest. This past spring our students created posters for the Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation annual contest. This year’s theme was “Home is Where the Habitat Is.” The posters of our…
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