What’s in your wallet?
We talk about technology, artificial intelligence in campaigns and weather predictions. Have you ever given any thought to digital wallets and payment apps? While they offer convenience, they also present risks like hidden fees and potential provider failure. With technology all around us here are a few tips on asset protection, urging users to research providers, enhance security and…
Read MoreObituaries
Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Abrams Funeral service for Mr. Ronald Eugene Abrams, 75, of Alexander City, was Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Pastor Gary Clark officiated. Ronald Eugene Abrams; a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend; passed away surrounded by his loving family. Born with a spirit of…
Read MoreI believe in dog
My dogs sleep all day. It’s just what they do. Except when they’re busy chewing up my 48th pair of reading glasses. They sleep, sleep, sleep. And amazingly, after a full day of sleeping, they don’t feel guilty about it. Not even a little. They don’t appear to undergo any self-loathing for laziness.…
Read MoreJune 16-22, 2025
Jail population as of June 22: 28 inmates Males: 25 Females: 3 ARRESTS On June 16, Deputy Payton arrested Eric Paul Robbins, a citizen of Equality, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $999.19 cash bond. On June 16, Sgt. Rudd…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen implements new election security measure
Special to the News Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is announcing the introduction of a security emblem to Alabama ballots in 2026. Alabama is the first state in the nation to work with the Alabama ballot printing vendor to implement the use of security emblems that are invisible to the human eye and…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Dear Editor, “Thoughts on the Upcoming Independence Day” is well written, relevant and encompasses the past, present and future. Richard Dean, you need to be writing more columns, as they are road signs. They show where we came from, where we are now and where we are going if we don’t stay on the path…
Read MorePraying time: Wonderful conference held by Abraham’s Seed Ministries
Blessings are all around us, and we don’t see them because we are too wrapped up with things that are not important to us and things we cannot control. Se we lose focus on the blessings. I was blessed a few Saturdays ago at the Abraham’s Seed Ministries 2025 annual…
Read MorePredators are not always animals
I went to a family function; the last of my nieces graduated high school and I went to celebrate. It was a long drive to Michigan, and I was sure glad to be home. It wasn’t just the state with its endless construction on I-75 which is a perpetual mob deal going back close…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreGov. Ivey invites Alabama students to join 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge
Special to the News Last Friday, on the first official day of summer, Gov. Kay Ivey invited Alabama students to join her 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge and encouraged participation in Second Lady Usha Vance’s national reading challenge, as well. “Our students have earned a well-deserved summer break, but that doesn’t mean the learning stops,” said…
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