A dog named Callum
His name is Callum. He is a Labrador. He is brown. He has a little white developing around his snout. All the best dogs have white on their snouts. Callum is blind. He was found walking along the backwater highways of rural Alabama, lost, staggering headfirst into obstacles. Imagine…
Read MoreA best seller
The number ONE selling book around the world continues to be the Bible, yet it is probably one of the least read books in all of the world! The Bible is God’s Word, and it is the most remarkable book ever written. The Bible deserves our undivided attention because it tells of our origin…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreWhy do we have jails and prisons?
This week it’s been hard to decide on the topic to write about. There are just so many things going on in our town, county, state, country, and world. As much as I sometimes want to just turn off the news and concentrate on what is going on in my own life, I just…
Read MorePart two of the legacy celebration: A little bittersweet
The oldest grandchild (son) Billy Hill, 81 years young, from California came to help us celebrate. He was here in Rockford some days before to take care of some business, went home and turned around to come back to attend the gathering of his Big Dad and Mom, whom he loved so much.…
Read MoreVerse of the Week:
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Read MoreDriven to Drive Right: Helping Alabama teens build safer habits
ALEA participates in National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 19–25 Special to the News This Teen Driver Safety Week, observed October 19–25, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is encouraging families across the state to help young drivers build safer habits from the start. Under the theme “Driven to Drive Right,” ALEA is…
Read MoreUltimate Angler Championship proves Guntersville best bass lake
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources The top bass anglers in the nation converged on Lake Guntersville recently to showcase what is arguably the best bass fishing lake in the nation. After three days of competition, without dissent, the anglers who competed in the Ultimate Angler Championship agreed that…
Read MoreCentral band, cheer, football programs celebrate Senior Night with a win
The celebration started pre-game as Central recognized 18 seniors from the band, cheer and football programs. Taniyah Riley, Makayla Murray and Adri Walker, who volunteered in the band concession and the gate, escorted each other. Kayla Harris, who has been a member of the Pride of Coosa County band for two years, was escorted by her mother and…
Read MoreAlabama’s economic success will continue with Port of Mobile upgrade
Alabama continues to rank as one of the top 10 states in the nation for its success in drawing companies to the state to do business. There are a lot of reasons the state has been so successful in economic development, such as top notch workforce training and a competitive business incentives program. When it…
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