Wetumpka man killed, another injured in Elmore County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, has claimed the life of a Wetumpka man. James T. Tucker, 31, was critically injured when the 1994 GMC Sierra pickup he was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. Tucker was not using a seat…
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July 23-25 The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is hosting a Kids’ Cooking Camp at the I-HOPE Center, located at the former Goodwater High School, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 23-25. Activities will include kitchen safety, kitchen etiquette, healthy eating activities, and cooking. The I-HOPE Center is located at 166 Harris Street, Goodwater. For…
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July 25 The musical group Eternal Vision will perform at Goodwater Baptist Church on Friday, July 25, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend this special event.
Read MoreIt should be about love, not money
The world can be a cold, dark place without genuine love. As the Bible states, the love of money is the root of all evil. When riches become the driving force in someone’s life, it usually doesn’t matter who gets stepped on, or even crushed. A desire for promotion and elevation to prominence can…
Read MoreThe One Big Beautiful Bill delivers for Alabama
By U.S. Sen. Katie Britt The week of Independence Day, the U.S. Senate took on the tall order of passing President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy package – the One Big Beautiful Bill. After more than 26 hours of voting, the Senate passed the bill, which was then sent to the House of Representatives…
Read MoreCentral band camp kicks-off to a great start
The Pride of Coosa County band, directed by Mr. Daryl Ingram, started their two-week camp this week and will continue next week, with the Color Guard and Majorette having already completed a week of camp last week. The Pride of Coosa County band members have been working hard preparing for the new half-time show, with this year’s theme being Shrek. The band is learning Shrek favorites such…
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Verse of the Week: “Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.” – Matthew 18:10
Read MoreA little bit of sole
It was a big park. A big city. The man was sitting on the sidewalk. Directly on the ground. And he was barefoot. His feet were scraped and bloody. He was picking at the sole of his foot. Maybe he was trying to remove a splinter? A shard of glass? His…
Read MoreHistorical Society to meet Sunday, all invited
Hard to believe this is the last column for July! Summer has certainly flown by with school starting back on August 5. Open house is on August 4 with various times for different grades. Don’t forget tomorrow, Saturday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. there will be Bingo at the Richville Volunteer Fire Department. So,…
Read MoreLive musical performance at Coosa Live tonight
So a dear friend of mine told me she met a new man and that he has potential. My response was no, flat out no! Great that he has potential, but if he has not fulfilled that potential yet don’t get involved. Sorry to sound cold hearted, but I went through that with my…
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