Are you prejudiced?
Jesus said, “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12). Previously he had said, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples,…
Read MoreGov. Ivey celebrates major milestone in Alabama’s Statewide Middle-Mile Fiber Network
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday joined state and local leaders in Camden to celebrate Alabama’s Statewide Middle-Mile Fiber Network, a transformative infrastructure project that paves the way for access to high-speed internet service across the state. The Alabama Fiber Network (AFN), in partnership with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community…
Read MoreADOC K-9 arrests four on contraband charges at Fountain
Special to the News On Wednesday, November 5, staff at Fountain Correctional Facility reported an attempted contraband incident to Alabama Department of Corrections K-9. Agents immediately responded and made a traffic stop on suspects Jamarion Sanders, Austin Jones and Devon Walton. They were detained, interviewed, and ultimately arrested on the following charges: Trafficking fentanyl Trafficking…
Read MoreProtect yourself from phone scams
Special to the News Alabama ONE Credit Union wants to help individuals recognize and avoid phone scams to ensure their accounts and identity are safe. As such, the financial institution is offering the following tips to avoid scams, which sometimes ramp up during the holiday seasons. Know who’s calling or texting. If you see a…
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When crappie won’t bite, Tennessee River has great alternatives
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources What do you do after you plan a trip to north Alabama to get in the fall crappie bite and you’re greeted with bluebird skies the day after a cold front? You make lemonade, and the Tennessee River lakes have just the right recipes. Capt.…
Read MoreCentral High School first nine-weeks award recipients treated to awards celebration
Students who received awards for Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, iReady, and the Science Fair were treated to a celebration of pizza, cake and punch courtesy of SGA before going to the first nine-weeks Awards Ceremony. Thank you to Ms. Phillips for getting us a special deal on the pizza, Dr. Watson for picking up the pizzas, counselor Wade for…
Read MoreCHS students tour new Two Rivers mill to celebrate Alabama Woods to Goods Week
Central ag students visit Two Rivers Lumber Company Special to the News Ten students from Central High School Coosa County got an inside look at the new Two Rivers Lumber mill currently under construction in Kellyton. The mill tour on October 16 was conducted as part of Alabama Woods to Goods Week activities. The 10…
Read MoreBOE approves personnel matters
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer During a relatively short meeting in September, the Board of Education approved a handful of personnel and other matters. However, names of individuals involved in personnel matters on the agenda are not made publicly available until the meeting minutes are approved at the next Board meeting. At its September…
Read MoreTalladega man killed in Goodwater wreck
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, has claimed the life of a Talladega man. Jeffery D. McKinney Jr., 32, was fatally injured when the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. McKinney was not using a seat belt at…
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