Equality VFD fundraiser tomorrow, other activities
I took a break from all the renovation work at home and at the store to drive up to Cullman and help my son with some renovations. We are preparing to sell the house there; he is engaged and will likely relocate to Tuscaloosa to be near his fiancé while she finishes her degree…
Read MoreALEA releases 2025 Labor Day holiday traffic, boating enforcement results
Special to the News Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol divisions dedicated the 2025 Labor Day weekend to enforcement and safety operations designed to keep Alabama’s roadways and waterways safe for citizens and visitors alike. Between 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, and midnight Monday, Sept. 1, ALEA…
Read MoreSenior government students serve as reading buddies
As a culminating activity of their study of the Declaration of Independence, senior government students created illustrated children’s books explaining key details, as well as the principles of government embodied in our country’s founding document. This week they shared their creations with their third grade reading buddies in Mrs. Compher’s and Ms. Mitchell’s classes. After the seniors read…
Read MoreLet’s look forward, not back
This past week I have been strolling down memory lane about my early involvement in Coosa County and in Rockford specifically. My husband and I moved to Equality in 1998. We both worked in Montgomery and spent most of our travel back and forth on Highway 9. Because of the convenience, we did most…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We are beginning with the study of the life of Judas Iscariot as we study his struggles during his walk with Jesus. This class will be held every Wednesday beginning September 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship Church, located at 8780 Coosa Co. Rd. 56, Weogufka, 35183.…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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September 8-9 ServSafe Managers Course: Boost food safety skills with ServSafe training! Working in food service? Need a ServSafe certification? Alabama Extension’s ServSafe training program gives food service workers the tools they need to succeed. These classes meet food service safety standards required by the Alabama Department of Public Health. This course will be held…
Read MoreWhat happens in diners, stays in diners
The little boy was with his mom, sitting in a truckstop diner. The boy was bald, wearing a loose T-shirt. A large bandage showed from beneath his collar. Before the boy sat a massive meal. Bacon. Eggs. Huge glass of chocolate milk. Stack of pancakes bigger than a midsize SUV. “It feels so weird, my…
Read MoreVerse of the Week:
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” – II Corinthians 4:17
Read MoreWhat’s new in health care in Coosa County: House calls are back, bringing better access, improved outcomes
Special to the News By Heather Jarrett, chief clinical officer, Optum Home & Community Care Solutions In Coosa County, residents are now enjoying something reminiscent of older classic television shows, harkening back to simpler times. Remember the old Marcus Welby, MD TV show? The doctor, with a kind bedside manner, made house calls and was on a first-name basis…
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