Community Calendar
September 10 A Conservation in Coosa County event for Coosa County Landowners will be held on Thursday, September 10, at the Old Rockford School. Agriculture, conservation, forestry, and wildlife agencies will be available to provide information about programs and services they offer. Drop by anytime between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. For more information contact…
Read MorePrison visitor to narcotics suspect: ADOC agents seize drugs, drone
Special to the News Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Narcotics and Law Enforcement Services Division agents arrested Nikki Davenport, also known as “Nikki D,” on Tuesday, August 25, at approximately 6:30 p.m. The arrest was the culmination of an investigation into the alleged movement of illegal narcotics and contraband into Alabama’s correctional system. Agents…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces historic settlement with Meta Platforms Inc.
Special to the News On Wednesday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a landmark $117,345,409 settlement with Meta Platforms Inc. In addition to the payment, Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook. The agreement resolves claims by 47 states and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and…
Read MoreThank you, nurses!
I want to take this moment and give ALL nurses a big shout out. I have been blessed by so many of them, including family and friends. I wish I could name them all, but I cannot. However, I must name three of them: my doctor’s, Dawn Culp; friend and Union Square resident, Lynne…
Read MoreNo news is not always good news
Quiet in the community I have nothing to share. I have tried to think of community news, asked, eavesdropped, but nothing. Folks are still adjusting to school being back in session, and weather is still steamy hot. My son is in-between jobs and has come down to help me with my full workload at…
Read MoreGov. Ivey flag-lowering directive honoring Dolly Parton
Special to the News On Tuesday evening, in accordance with the Presidential Order, Gov. Kay Ivey directed flags be lowered across the state to half-staff effective at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, through sunset on Tuesday, September 1, in memory of legendary American singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and humanitarian Dolly Parton who passed away on…
Read MoreNew My Outdoor Alabama license system went live August 24
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources When hunting and fishing licenses for the 2026-2027 seasons became available Monday, buyers are now able to purchase their licenses through a new, updated license system. The new My Outdoor Alabama system is available by going directly to www.myoutdooralabama.com to start the license buying process, including logging…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces activation of statewide notification system
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the activation of a statewide notification system to more quickly alert the public in the event of floods and other disasters. The action follows the governor’s January 13 state of the state address during which she revealed $1.2 million in funding had been set aside to…
Read MoreA letter to Morgan
Dearest Morgan, It’s four in the morning. And I’m awake. Just sitting here. Thinking about you. I haven’t slept since your last text. Your text about how doctors placed you under hospice care. Your text asking me to come say one last goodbye. Here I am, in the dark of morning, sitting…
Read MoreChurch Briefs:
October 11 Weogufka Second Baptist Church will have Homecoming on Sunday, October 12, starting at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join us for this special service. Weekly Unity Fellowship Church; located at 8780 Coosa County Road 56, Weogufka, 35183; is having Bible Study each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of…
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