Blessed Neighborhood Watch meeting
Where a few people are gathered in the name of Jesus, Jesus is all in the midst, and at Monday night’s Union Square Neighborhood Watch meeting, He showered down on a few people enjoying the blessing. It was a blessed meeting learning about many subjects, particularly the law, something that everyone should learn and…
Read MoreALEA responds to suspicious letters delivered to Alabama State House
Special to the News On Wednesday, April 9, at approximately 9:14 a.m., special agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation responded to the Alabama State House in Montgomery in response to suspicious letters which were addressed to members of the Alabama House of Representatives. Each individual letter included…
Read MoreShellfish growing waters closed
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County. Areas I, II and VII are closed. This includes Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Heron Bay, Dauphin Island Bay, and Grand Bay. The order by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris closed harvesting April 7. The order was…
Read MorePut your family first
Do you stand up for your family when they are being taken advantage of? Do you step in and try to show them what is happening, or do you just sit back and watch them let other people continue to use them? Basically these would be the two choices you would have. Trying to…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreArt quilts by Nancy Goodman: Tradition to Innovation exhibit
Special to the News Heritage Hall Museum and Art Center in Talladega hosts an exhibit of 40 art quilts entitled “Tradition to Innovation,” a rare opportunity to see never-before-exhibited works by Alabama textile artist Nancy Goodman. This stunning exhibit celebrates the fusion of traditional quilting with original artistry. Nancy Goodman has emerged as…
Read MoreCommission handles standard business, purchases Goodwater armory
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The last two meetings of the County Commission saw mostly discussion and standard action with shorter meetings than usual. All commissioners were present for both meetings, with all action items seeing unanimous approval. In its March meeting, the Commission approved awarding the County Road 63 project for…
Read MoreDonate life: Consider organ donation
A third flag has been added to the flagpole at the Coosa County Courthouse, recognizing April as National Donate Life Month. Photo by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With the arrival of spring comes signs of new life and new beginnings, a fitting time to honor organ, eye…
Read MoreBlender biking: Celebrating health, wellness at Goodwater Youth Development & Rec Center
Nellie Gadson takes a turn on the blender bike, making a smoothie with her bike pedaling. The Goodwater Silver Steppers Gloria Mitchell with the Goodwater Youth Development Center greets attendees and manages the event sign-in process. Lakita Hawes with the Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition Other photos are general…
Read MoreCES Little Scientists
Special to the News Mrs. Newsome’s fifth grade students always look forward to their science lab days, which provide an opportunity for hands-on learning. The students’ most recent lab had them investigating the role of camouflage and size on predator-prey relationships. Students found that prey can use camouflage to protect themselves from predators, whereas predators can…
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