Church calendar: Dec. 5, 2025
December 7 Equality Methodist Church is excited to host a special singing by the Dixie Echoes Quartet on Sunday, December 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, located at 281 Ala. Hwy. 259, Equality. Dixie Echoes is one of America’s pioneer gospel groups and has had six members inducted into the Southern Gospel…
Read MoreAmerica 100 years ago
One hundred years ago, America is unrecognizable from its modern-day counterpart. Booze is illegal. Movies are silent. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s new book is a smash hit. Baseball is everything. Major League baseball is still young, only in its 28th season. Games are held in the daytime, $0.50 per ticket. Babe Ruth sucks this year. Fans…
Read MoreCount your blessings, but open your eyes
Where, oh where, has this year gone? Here we are already a week into the last month of the year, and it seems like we just celebrated Independence Day! I probably said this last year, but time certainly DOES go by faster the older we get. I wonder why that is! Is it because we…
Read MoreProvidence Baptist hosting kids night out tonight
Hello December! Happy birthday to all those celebrating this month, but especially the most important birthday of all, Jesus’ birthday on the 25th. Remember that Christmas is much more than Santa, presents and family; without Jesus it’s all nothing. The weather has been constantly changing, but I think it’s about to settle in to being…
Read MoreI may never pass this way again (again)
I thought lately I needed to share the story of George L. Petrie who was a large part of my life as a college student. Petrie served the Confederate army as missionary and chaplain and was honored as the oldest surviving Confederate chaplain in 1924 at age 84. His son, George Petrie (N.M.I.), was a professor…
Read MoreClassifieds and legals: Dec. 5, 2025
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Read MoreAre we really honest?
Please do not be offended that I might ask the question, “Are we really honest?” In this question I am not referring to our honesty with others, but “are we really honest with ourselves” toward the truth, the Word of God. Dear reader, are you offended by the teaching from God’s Word if it is…
Read MoreADOC contracts with Aramark to improve food services
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has contracted with Aramark Correctional Services to provide comprehensive food services and innovative programming across its 27 facilities statewide. The transition to Aramark services will begin in December and should be completed by March of 2026. The scope of services includes food purchasing, inventory management,…
Read MoreADOC K-9 arrest two on contraband charges at Ventress
Special to the News On Tuesday, November 18, staff at Ventress Correctional Facility reported a trespasser and possible contraband activity to ADOC K-9. Agents immediately responded and conducted an investigative stop on a white Nissan Altima at the Barbour/Bullock County line. The passenger, Larenzo Lydell Frazier, and the driver, Gregory George Nevels, were taken into…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools participates in Special Olympics
Special to the News We are excited that Coosa County Schools is once again participating in the Special Olympics, and a special thank you to Central Elementary School special education teacher Nia Herridge for coordinating all the details that went into providing our students with this opportunity, as well as sharing the following information and…
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