What is a fair, effective tax system?
There is no consensus on whether the current U.S. tax system is fair and effective; its complexity, progressivity and economic impacts are subject to intense and ongoing debate. What one considers “fair” often depends on their political perspective and socioeconomic position. Many argue the tax code is unfairly complex, filled with loopholes that primarily…
Read MoreThe 23rd Sean
“The Lord is my shepherd…” It’s hard for Americans to imagine shepherds. We don’t HAVE shepherds in our culture. We have Walmarts and Chipotles. But I was in Europe recently, where they have tons of shepherds. And do you know what an elderly Galician shepherd told me? He explained that Americans DO have shepherds,…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt issues statement commemorating 24th anniversary of 9/11
Special to the News Yesterday U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) issued the following statement commemorating the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on our nation: “Today, as Americans, we reflect on the 24th anniversary of 9/11, one of the darkest days in American history. Just as we came together after the…
Read MorePrayers for Hoyett, McKinney, Carden families
The Union Square community sends many blessings to Rockford Mayor Scott White, his family and to all Rockford residents. Congratulations to Jaden Tuck, who was elected as the youngest member of the Alexander City City Council. We are very proud of this young man and send out powerful prayers to him and his family,…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces Court of Criminal Appeals upholds criminally negligent homicide, assault in second-degree convictions in Elmore County
Special to the News On Tuesday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has affirmed the convictions of Tevin W. Robinson, 33, of Titus, on two counts of criminally negligent homicide and two counts of second-degree assault. Robinson was convicted in Elmore County Circuit Court on July…
Read MoreSeptember 12 The Coosa County Extension Office will hold a 4-H membership drive on Friday, September 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Goodwater Youth Development Center. Public and home school parents of Coosa County are encouraged to visit this membership enrollment interest event. Coosa 4-H is for ages 5-17 years old, and…
Read MoreChimney corner scriptures
There are many sayings and phrases attributed to the Bible that are simply NOT found there. For example: One lady was telling of her many problems and how she managed them. She said, “Well, you know what the Bible says, ‘Grin and bear it.’” When asked where the Bible says such a thing she…
Read MoreWeak sentence for rapist an injustice for crime victims, insult to law enforcement who captured him
Crime and the Alabama criminal justice system continue to be major issues in our state. And unfortunately, despite politicians’ promises to increase public safety, there is still a long way to go. A horrendous case out of Jefferson County is a perfect example. Recently, the Leeds Police Department rightfully questioned an incredibly lenient sentence meted out by a judge assuring that a…
Read MoreSeptember 1-7, 2025
Jail population as of Sept. 7: 52 inmates Males: 40 Females: 12 ARRESTS On September 1, Deputy Parker arrested John Marcus Buford, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charges of Failure to Appear in Court X 2. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $1,360 cash bond. On September 2, Sgt.…
Read MoreObituaries
Jonathan Blake Bullard Blake Bullard, age 35, of Childersburg, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Blake is survived by his mother, Paula Beckham (Matthew Clayburn); father, Greg Bullard (Mary Kay); brothers, Nickalous Lee Thomas (O’Brinka Echols Thomas) and Cameron Evan Beckham; and grandmother, Mary Frances Bullard. Blake was preceded in death by his grandparents,…
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