Pride of Coosa County Band is busy preparing for upcoming season
The Central Coosa marching band recently held its annual Dinner and a Show. The band performed a preview for family and friends of the musical pieces the fans will hear the band perform at football games this season with this years’ theme, Shrek. After the show band members, family and friends enjoyed a time of fellowship and a meal together to celebrate all their hard work.…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
COOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR Monday 8/25/2025 Tuesday 8/26/2025 Wednesday 8/27/2025 Thursday 8/28/2025 Friday 8/29/2025 Breakfast: Waffle Pack or Cereal or Poptarts (2) Lunch: Beef A Roni, Animal Cracker, Green Beans, Romaine Salad OR Sack Lunch OR Chef Salad After School: Cheeseburger, Cheezit, Carrot Sticks Breakfast: Cheese Toast or Cereal or Poptarts (2 Lunch:…
Read MoreObituaries
Donald M. Bice Sr. Mr. Donald M. Bice Sr., 85 of Phenix City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his home. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. EST (10 a.m. CST) Friday, August 22, 2025, at Summerville United Methodist Church in Phenix City with Pastor Karen Seifert officiating. The…
Read MoreAlabama attorney general Republican primary race will be a competitive one in 2026
We are still nine months from the Republican Party primary, but it appears the contest is set for the race for the Alabama attorney general. Incumbent Attorney General Steve Marshal is term-limited from running again, and he himself has his own campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Tommy…
Read MoreNegativity vs. criticism
Ruffle some feathers, indeed! I think some folks overlook the difference between negativity and criticism. Buzzy is a social critic, commenting on community issues, never naming names unless someone deserves to be singled out for praise, often offering suggestions for improvement. So a short column, which is sometimes tongue-in-cheek, should not be taken personally…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreNews from Nixburg community
What is going on in Nixburg? Have you stopped by Kendrick Memorial Baptist Church’s yard sale? They will be holding the yard sale tomorrow, August 23, starting at 8 a.m. Address is 5152 Ala. Hwy. 9 in case you haven’t noticed it driving on Highway 9. They have the yard sale about every…
Read MoreJonathan Livingston Birdy
The little seagull built her nest beneath the train tracks. She was huddled over her squeaking chicks. Her nest was only inches from the steel rails. Two railway track maintainers stood at a distance watching her. Their neon vests, reflecting in the early morning light. Their hard hats pushed upward on…
Read MoreJesus is always there for us
Sometimes we humans feel so alone, but we don’t need to feel that way. We think within our minds that there is nobody who can help us. Wrong again. Help is always available if we are willing to receive it. God shows us in His Word that He is there for us. One example…
Read MorePrepare to be an informed voter
Election season is gearing up for the state and national levels. More and more people are starting to put their names out in the media about whether or not they will be running for office in 2026. Don’t get excited too early – some are serious, but others are just testing the waters. And…
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