Advisory Board gets update, expands snapper season
The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board voted to expand the private recreational red snapper season to include the entire month of June. ADCNR will highlight the 400-plus miles of trails at State Parks and Forever Wild property during the Year of Alabama Trails. By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural…
Read MoreWrite your own funeral
None of us like the prospect of dying, and few like to think about their own funeral. But, have you ever stopped to think about what the preacher will say at your funeral? The life that you are now living will determine what the “honest” preacher will say at your funeral. If you are…
Read MoreIt’s time Alabama reins in delta-8
Op-ed by Rep. Andy Whitt In 2018, the U.S. Congress passed the most recent iteration of the Farm Bill, which, broadly speaking, is meant to protect the livelihoods of America’s farmers and keep food on the table for families across the nation. Like almost all legislation coming out of Washington, D.C. these…
Read MoreAG Marshall warns: Protect personal data, delete 23andMe accounts
Special to the News Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a warning to consumers about protecting personal information by deleting personal accounts following the announcement that genetic testing company, 23andMe, will be filing for bankruptcy. The direct-to-consumer genetic testing company collects and analyzes an individual’s genetic code. “Given the uncertainty surrounding 23andMe’s bankruptcy,…
Read MoreOld Rock Jail Museum to reopen for season starting April 6
It’s the last weekend in March and the end of Spring Break time for schools! Teachers, students and staff will all report back to school on Monday, March 31. So, watch for those big yellow buses back on the road. Exciting things are being planned for the Richville Volunteer Fire Department and Neighborhood Watch…
Read MoreSmall-town drama, growing issues
While working in the yard and garden I had many ideas of what to write in my column this week. But here sitting in front of my laptop my mind is not recalling a single topic. It is like being back in school and the teacher gave an assignment, and my mind was excited…
Read MoreMarch 17-23, 2025
Jail population as of March 23: 32 inmates Males: 28 Females: 4 Arrests On March 17, Chief Hammond arrested Christian Hunter White, a citizen of Jemison, on the charges of Failure to Appear X 3. He was booked into the Coosa County Jail with a $1,239 bond. On March 18, Chief Hammond arrested…
Read MoreThree arrested in Escambia County contraband bust
Special to the News On Wednesday, March 26, the Alabama Department of Corrections made several arrests during a thwarted attempt to introduce contraband at Holman Correctional Facility. A K-9 Unit noticed a suspicious vehicle, and with support from agents with the Narcotics and Law Enforcement Services Divisions, searched the vehicle and discovered illegal…
Read MoreBe prepared for life, disasters
Recently, thank God, we were mostly spared the extremely bad weather that was predicted for our area. In Coosa County and across Alabama, we received some damage, but nothing compared to what could have been. The strength of the storm diminished partially due to the heavy rains that took energy out of the storm…
Read MoreRural living is good for your health
Living in rural areas is an excellent way to establish some peace in your life, slow the pace of your daily ritual and clear your head. Although I am not a physician, I realize there are legitimate health benefits to rural living. Sure, you’re away from the hustle and bustle of the large city, but could you actually…
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