ALEA warns Alabamians of nationwide phishing scam impersonating “Alabama DMV”
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, is warning citizens about a nationwide phishing scam that has recently targeted Alabamians with fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the “Alabama Department of Vehicles (DMV)” and demanding payment for non-existent traffic tickets. These messages threaten to suspend individuals’ driving privileges…
Read MoreSpring 2025 graduates announced at UA
Students from Goodwater, Equality among graduates Special to the News More than 6,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2025 commencement ceremonies at Coleman Coliseum. Local students include: Kaylei Horn of Goodwater received the following degree: Bachelor of Science. Jenni Self of Equality received the following degree: Master of Arts. Alison Strong…
Read MoreVacation bible kids
“Dear Sean,” the email began. “I teach vacation Bible school… Last year we had three Latino children whose parents are undocumented immigrants… “Church leadership felt it best not to allow these children to attend VBS this year. It broke my heart, the kids don’t understand, and I’m really struggling with this decision.…
Read MoreGov. Ivey taps Cynthia Almond to serve as Public Service Commission president
Cynthia Lee Almond Special to the News Last Friday Gov. Kay Ivey announced she is tapping Cynthia Lee Almond to serve as president of the Public Service Commission. This fills the seat previously held by Twinkle Cavanaugh, who has taken a role with the Trump Administration. “Cynthia has proven to be an…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
June 16 The monthly meeting of the Coosa County Conservation District Board will be on Monday, June 16, at 10 a.m. at the District Office located in Hanover at 226 Coosa County Road 157. June 16-18 Summer Camp is June 16-18 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. Registration for regular 4-H Summer Camp…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day
Wishing all you fellows out there a happy Father’s Day, especially mine, who also celebrated his birthday on Tuesday and will get extra gifts on Sunday. Happy birthday to my honey, who is sweeter than real honey. I do hope all you men and fathers have a blessed Father’s Day. Men built institutions so…
Read MoreFarm-fresh eggs available in Equality
Another one of those weeks where I had lots of ideas to write about, but once I found time to sit down all the thoughts ran and hid. I did spend some time working in our front room, hanging an antique ceiling fan, then finding I wired it wrong so I had to take…
Read MoreLocal historical organization awards two scholarships
Special to the News Submitted by John M. Taylor Edmund W. Pettus Camp #574, Sons of Confederate Veterans, awarded two $500 scholarships to area high school seniors. The winners are Anabelle Gordon from Benjamin Russell High School and Zana McWhorter from Horseshoe Bend High School. High school seniors were…
Read MoreThank you, first responders
I have to pause my train of thought to give a shout-out to our first responders. I am so impressed with guys that rush out to remove trees from the roads following storm damage. Keep those chainsaws sharp; it is still raining like it will never stop. Heck, I am also impressed with guys…
Read MoreBingo night tomorrow at Richville VFD
It looks like June is going to be as wet of a month as May! New records were set in May for rainfall, and it seems that June is trying to do the same. While gardens, flowers and lawns need some rain, the storms have been hard on them. Hopefully we’ll see some sunshine…
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