Veterans present gift to Weogufka Neighborhood Watch
Mike Holmes with American Legion Post 45 makes a special presentation to the Weogufka Neighborhood Watch. Pictured from left are Mary Alyce Bennett, Holmes, Joey Moore, and Sonny Braden. Photo submitted Special to the News Mike Holmes from the American Legion Post 45 presented a beautiful gift to the Weogufka Neighborhood…
Read MoreStatement of Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship on HB 509 concerning deer breeders
Special to the News Last week, HB 509 (related to deer breeders) was introduced by Rep. Jeff Sorrells of Hartford. This bill should be disturbing to all ethical sportsmen, hunters and citizens in Alabama. Alabamians have a constitutional right to hunt and fish in this state. HB 509 would jeopardize that right. The…
Read MoreA walk with my dog
I am walking my blind dog in a public park. We are on one of those community tracks. People exercise everywhere. Joggers. Walkers. Cyclists. One woman is power walking, wearing earbuds, having a violently animated phone conversation with an invisible person. My dog, Marigold, and I have been walking a lot lately. It’s…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch meets April 24, upcoming VFD fundraisers
Life seems to be very busy right now, and it shows in the traffic on our tiny county road as drivers are speeding at high speeds as if time is running out and that somehow doing 60 in a residential area will make a major difference in their lives, even though it will only…
Read MoreMarch 31 – April 6, 2025
Jail population as of April 6: 32 inmates Males: 28 Females: 4 ARRESTS On April 3, Deputy Payton arrested John Anthony Presley, a citizen of Rockford, on charges of Obstructing Government Operations and Interference with Public Safety Communications. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $7,500 bond. On March 31,…
Read MoreLegislature needs to support community news
The legislative session is more than half over. A little bird told me that this is the most likely time for local bills to be introduced. Before a local law can be introduced, a legislator must run a public notice in the local county newspaper once a week for four weeks. So, how in…
Read MoreOne month away until STAR ID enforcement begins: What you need to know
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reminds Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005 will go into effect on May 7. This means Alabamians planning to fly domestic in the United States or enter certain federal facilities will need a REAL ID-compliant driver license (known as STAR ID…
Read MoreIs unity possible?
Shortly before our Lord was arrested and led away to Pilate, he prayed, “Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in…
Read MoreWhy our volunteer fire departments deserve our respect, support
In the heart of rural America, where emergency services can be miles away and resources stretched thin, volunteer firefighters stand as custodians of safety for their communities. These everyday heroes – teachers, farmers, mechanics, and office workers by day – transform into first responders at a moment’s notice, at all hours, often putting their lives on the line…
Read MoreCentral High School holds third nine-weeks awards celebration, ceremony
Students who received awards for Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance and iReady awards were treated to a celebration of pizza, cake and punch courtesy of SGA before going to the third nine-weeks Awards Ceremony. Thank you to Ms. Phillips for getting us a special deal on the pizza, Dr. Watson for picking up the pizzas and counselor…
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