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April 28 Tee up for Hunger: Charity Golf Tournament will be held April 28 at 9 a.m. at Lakewinds Golf Course in Jackson’s Gap. Come have fun while helping us stop hunger among Coosa County families, senior adults and children. There will be prizes, food and door prizes! Tournament benefits Manna Ministries of Rockford Baptist…
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April 26 Mule Day at the Weogufka Center will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. Join us for a great time with music, vendors, food, mules, the Children’s Farm Center, and so much more! Sausage biscuits will be sold beginning at 7 a.m. For vendor or camper spots call…
Read MoreI hope Legislature hears you
The Legislature sure has been busy. Each house has introduced hundreds of bills, and I don’t know how many are finished, or passed in final form. And they have five days to go at press time. They even introduced a bill to establish a study commission about the publishing of public works notices. This…
Read MoreJustice and Constitution must prevail
Dear Editor, The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia isn’t solely about his guilt or innocence; it’s about upholding the fundamental principles of due process and the rule of law that our Constitution guarantees. Every individual, regardless of the accusations against them, deserves a fair trial and the opportunity to defend themselves. Without due process, we…
Read MoreALEA, ADOC make contraband arrest at Elmore annex
Special to the News On Wednesday, April 23, correctional officers at the Elmore Correctional Facility Annex observed an individual throw a package over the fence. With the assistance of ADOC Communications, Alabama State Troopers apprehended the suspect. Duonta Lanier was arrested, transported to the Elmore Detention Facility, and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking synthetic…
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Monthly column by Sen. Tommy Tuberville It has been three months since President Trump has entered the White House. In less than 100 days, President Trump and his administration have already identified more than $155 billion in government waste, fraud and abuse that has gone unchecked for decades. One of the most shocking…
Read MoreTruth matters: Alabama’s voter rolls
Thoughts from John H. Merrill This Morning in Alabama President Abraham Lincoln said, “You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.” Until now, I have refrained from commenting or opening…
Read MoreTruly a good, blessed Good Friday
Some of the many who were blessed with a wonderful hymn singing at Sears Chapel on Good Friday. Hunter Goff and Ruby Johnson Good Friday was truly a good Friday. We attended a Good Friday hymn singing presented by the greatest singer of all time, Mr. Hunter Goff and friends, held at…
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Tamara Michelle Cowhick Funeral service for Mrs. Tamara Michelle Cowhick, 56, of Opelika, will be Friday, April 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Cowhick, Bro. Kent Cooper and Rev. Bennie Lee Yates will officiate. Burial will follow in the Daviston Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will…
Read MoreCentral Cougar baseball program celebrates senior night
The Central Cougar baseball program celebrated its seniors at the season closing game last week. The post game ceremony started by recognizing the senior Diamond Doll volunteers. Sara and Tara Halsey have served as Diamond Dolls for one year and will be serving their country by joining the U.S. Air Force. Kelsey McLaughlin has served as a Diamond Doll…
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