Secretary of State Allen implements new election security measure
Special to the News Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is announcing the introduction of a security emblem to Alabama ballots in 2026. Alabama is the first state in the nation to work with the Alabama ballot printing vendor to implement the use of security emblems that are invisible to the human eye and…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Dear Editor, “Thoughts on the Upcoming Independence Day” is well written, relevant and encompasses the past, present and future. Richard Dean, you need to be writing more columns, as they are road signs. They show where we came from, where we are now and where we are going if we don’t stay on the path…
Read MorePraying time: Wonderful conference held by Abraham’s Seed Ministries
Blessings are all around us, and we don’t see them because we are too wrapped up with things that are not important to us and things we cannot control. Se we lose focus on the blessings. I was blessed a few Saturdays ago at the Abraham’s Seed Ministries 2025 annual…
Read MorePredators are not always animals
I went to a family function; the last of my nieces graduated high school and I went to celebrate. It was a long drive to Michigan, and I was sure glad to be home. It wasn’t just the state with its endless construction on I-75 which is a perpetual mob deal going back close…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreGov. Ivey invites Alabama students to join 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge
Special to the News Last Friday, on the first official day of summer, Gov. Kay Ivey invited Alabama students to join her 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge and encouraged participation in Second Lady Usha Vance’s national reading challenge, as well. “Our students have earned a well-deserved summer break, but that doesn’t mean the learning stops,” said…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
June 28 Bingo in Millerville will be held Saturday, June 28, from 5-8 p.m. at the Bibb Graves Community Center. Cards are 50 cents each. Door prizes. Black-out Bingo. Food available. July 10 The Coosa County E-911 Board will hold a special called meeting on July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the E-911 Board…
Read MoreGod’s sense of smell
Thousands upon thousands of scents exist in the world. They are detected through our olfactory system, which is responsible for our sense of smell. Many sources emit odors that are well-pleasing to the smell. While others are considered smelly – think of old gym sneakers and socks after the big game! Some have gone…
Read MoreSo much has happened
I’m back! Since the last time I wrote my column I have been on two trips of a lifetime – one to Germany with my travel buddy Emily Campbell and one out west with my brother and sister from other mothers, Ran and Terry Wilson! Germany was another Beaches of Normandy Tour to sites…
Read MoreJudy Voss retires after 38 years with Coosa Board of Education
Special to the News Judy Voss has announced her retirement after 38 years of employment with the Coosa County Board of Education. Voss began her career with the Board in 1987 as the chief financial officer, although things were quite different back then. “Our office was located in the courthouse where we had…
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