Sheriff’s Protect & Serve Review: Nov. 21, 2025
November 10-16, 2025 Jail population as of Nov. 16: 43 inmates Males: 34 Females: 9 ARRESTS On November 10, Deputy Parker arrested Joseph Lee Lewis, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 cash bond. On November 10,…
Read MoreCommunity calendar: Nov. 21, 2025
December 6 The annual Kellyton Christmas Celebration will be held Saturday, December 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kellyton Civic Complex, located at 145 Church Street, Kellyton. This FREE event will include various vendors with a gift shop and sweet shop, as well as a kid zone with face painting, a bounce house…
Read MoreAlabama Republican Party announces hiring of director of member services, data
Special to the News The Alabama Republican Party is pleased to announce that Madeline Priestley has joined the staff as the Party’s director of Member Services and Data. Priestley brings a strong background in brand management, event coordination and data-driven project execution, making her a key addition to the Party’s team. Priestley, a graduate of…
Read MoreChurch calendar: Nov. 21, 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 MoreThank God for what you have
Well, it’s the middle of November and feels more like early fall with cool nights and warm days. I think the weather this year has been the most unusual with months with no rain, frost one day and hot the next. While I don’t enjoy cold weather, I look forward to more normal temperatures. Maybe…
Read MoreThe church of “whose” choice?
An often used phrase is “Join the church of your choice.” Even though this sounds good it is NOT in harmony with the Word of God! In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades…
Read MoreGoodwater’s Fall Festival 2025: The pull of “home”
Special to the News News from Goodwater Goodwater stopped traffic on Saturday, November 8, for its annual Fall Festival. This was no small feat. Alabama Highway 9, the main thoroughfare through town, was completely blocked off, rerouting the lumber trucks and campers that whiz through, usually without a sideways glance. But they took notice that…
Read MoreVerse of the Week: Nov. 21, 2025
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Phillippians 4:6-7
Read MoreShop local, shop small this holiday season
Our livestock guardian dogs have been spayed. It took them a day of recovery, and they were anxious to get back to work, but doctor’s orders were to keep them confined for a few days. They were having none of it, especially the cone of shame. Zurie has taken it upon herself to add the…
Read MoreStay focused
Sometimes while going through things we lose focus. I am in that place right now, losing a dear nephew and a sweet niece two weeks apart, having illness all around, things that never occurred before, things showing up and you don’t know how and why. I had many plans, but staying focused on a plan…
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