Hopeful for grant opportunities for local business; VFD fundraising tomorrow
Life has a way of really messing with people. One day things are going great, and the next it is like nothing will go right: one step forward, two steps back. I try to stay positive, but it really gets challenging the older I get. I’m so tired of all the trials…
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June 8-12 It’s Vacation Bible School time at Kellyton Baptist Church! Magnified: Discovering the bigness of God in the smallest of things! (Theme: Psalm 34:3) VBS will be held June 8-12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Family Night will be June 12. Kids will need to be at the church at their regular time, and…
Read MoreGoodwater’s Kelsey Mitchell graduates from University of West Alabama
Special to the News Kelsey Mitchell of Goodwater graduated from the University of West Alabama during spring commencement exercises held in May on campus in Livingston. Mitchell was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Education. The spring 2025 graduating class at UWA includes nearly 600 students representing…
Read MoreMay 26 – June 1, 2025
Jail population as of June 1: 23 inmates Males: 19 Females: 4 ARRESTS On May 26, Deputy Payton arrested John Anthony Presley, a citizen of Rockford, on the charges of Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $5,000 bond. On May 28, Deputy Moeser…
Read MoreConservation Advisory Board amends regulations for dog deer hunting
The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board approved an increase in the daily bag limit for anterless deer for most of the state. The Board unanimously approved the seasons and bag limits for the 2025-2026 seasons. WFF Assistant Director Fred Harders accepts the Old Coot Award on behalf of WFF Director Chuck Sykes from Board members Joey…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces conviction of former pool construction company owner Greg Kirk of Muscle Shoals
Kirk will serve 20 years for stealing over $600,000 Special to the News Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Gregory Kirk, of Muscle Shoals, pleaded guilty in a case involving multiple property crimes. Pursuant to a plea agreement with the state, Madison County Circuit Judge Ruth Ann Hall sentenced Kirk to a…
Read MoreWill “21” win in ‘26?
It’s highly probable that gambling will be a significant issue in the 2026 Alabama governor’s race, given its history as a contentious and frequently debated topic in state politics. It is a popular topic among voters, and the possibility exists for it to influence the governor’s election in 2026. Here’s a rundown of why I think gambling is a potentially significant issue, and…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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June 7 The 87th Weogufka Alumni Reunion will be held June 7 at the Weogufka High School Auditorium. Doors will be open at 5 p.m. with a business meeting at 5:30 and dinner at 6 p.m. We will be honoring the Class of 1975 immediately following dinner. Dinner will be grilled chicken or barbecue with…
Read MoreWhat small towns are about
Last weekend I took a break from my peeves and thoroughly enjoyed the town festival. I was very impressed at the number of vendors and the number of participants. Isn’t that what small towns are about? Sharing, showin’ off, raising funds for different charities, letting the kids play together; the list goes on. I wish…
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