Thoughts on roads
I always read Ms. Ruby’s column. And I often wonder why some roads get more maintenance attention than others. Is it the squeaky wheel syndrome, with the road department responding to complaints? In my experience, the department responds when and if or whatever. I really don’t think there is a systemic approach. Every property owner,…
Read MoreGov. Ivey deploys search, rescue team to Texas
Special to the News Yesterday Gov. Kay Ivey announced Alabama is assisting Texas in their search and rescue mission following the devastating flooding. The 40-person team being deployed includes Alabama Task Force 1 out of Mobile, Tuscaloosa Fire and Saraland Fire. “Search and rescue remains the goal, and Alabama is going to do all…
Read MoreObituaries
Raymond Glenn Hendrix Funeral service for Mr. Raymond Glenn Hendrix, 66, of Goodwater, was Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Brandon Keel and Bro. Sam Kaufman officiated. Mr. Raymond Glenn “Bean” Hendrix, known affectionately as Glenn, passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 66. Born…
Read MoreKelly’s Crossroads holding grand opening tomorrow
Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July! I did. It was different than years past, but good. Hard to believe that it’s less than a month before school starts back. Congratulations to Jason and Jamie Thornton on the opening of Kelly’s Crossroads. They have been open for a while, getting everything worked out.…
Read MoreScenes from an American Walmart
A small-town Walmart. Rural. Lots of rusty trucks and 20-year-old cars. Busy. Tons of people from different walks. The first thing you pass when you enter the crowded store is the greeter. An older Black woman, sitting on a stool. Blue vest. Her smile is communicable. There’s something so happy in her eyes.…
Read MoreChamber, Alabama ONE host Lunch, Learn
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Chamber of Commerce held a Lunch and Learn event on June 17 as an opportunity to share information and network with Chamber members. Twenty-five attendees participated in the event, which was the Chamber’s first Lunch and Learn of 2025, hosted by Alabama ONE. Elected…
Read MoreCommission approves proclamation, razing building
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its June meeting, held in two parts, the County Commission approved a proclamation honoring two long-time school coaches and razing a county building, among other matters. In its regular meeting, with Commissioner Ronnie Joiner unable to attend, the Commission unanimously approved a proclamation presented by Vice Chair…
Read MoreTwo inmates baptized in Hatchet Creek
Special to the News On Tuesday, June 24, Sheriff Michael Howell, Jail Administrator Shelia Thomas and other staff members escorted two Coosa County inmates to Hatchet Creek to be baptized. The Jail Ministry Team, under the Central Baptist Association, ministers to the Coosa County inmates weekly. Members of the Jail Ministry Team…
Read MoreRepublican attorney Caroleene Dobson announces her candidacy for secretary of state
Special to the News Conservative attorney Caroleene Dobson announced her candidacy for secretary of state in the 2026 Republican Primary on Monday, June 30. “As secretary of state, I will reduce fees on Alabama businesses, streamline services for the public, and I will never back down from the liberal activist groups who want to…
Read MoreSummer campers field test economics lesson
Special to the News The Central High School economics instructor recently attended professional development (PD) sponsored by the Birmingham branch of the Federal Reserve Bank, Teaching Economics through Children’s Literature and PD on the new Alabama social studies standards sponsored by the Alabama Department of Education. The two PD sessions were an inspiration to create economics…
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