Equality VFD fundraiser tomorrow, more upcoming events
Happy New Year, all. I am praying that 2025 is a blessed year where we all prosper in every positive way. So far during this past weekend my daughter came over, and we traced the mess of old electrical wire under the house. Found a short, but we know there must be at least…
Read MoreHappy anniversary
I remember the day we got married. I was a bundle of nerves. I didn’t know what to do with myself. So I just drove around town in my car. I ended up eating a huge lunch at a barbecue joint because I was so nervous. I didn’t know what else to do with…
Read MoreAlabama DHR addresses expiration of SNAP benefit replacement authorization
Special to the News Effective Saturday, December 21, 2024, the congressional authorization for replacement of stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expired. The replacement of these benefits was limited to thefts occurring between October 1, 2022, and December 20, 2024. Therefore, the Alabama Department of Human Resources, or DHR, cannot process affidavits with thefts occurring…
Read MoreObituaries
Donna Goswick Acklin Donna Goswick Acklin, age 63, of Weogufka, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Donna was born in Sylacauga to Esther Goswick and Paul Goswick. Donna is survived by her husband, Curtis Acklin; her son, Matt Cook; her daughter, Jacklynn Lackey (Shannon); her daughter, Courtney Owens (Chris); and her daughter, Meagan…
Read MoreGod’s blessings: The best is yet to come
Letter to the Editor: The angels proclaimed Good News and great joy to all the people at the birth of our Savior. As His people we, too, must take every opportunity to give glory to God for all His blessings! We saw God revealing Himself in mighty ways at the musical presentation at Equality…
Read MoreLooking ahead, planning for future
Welcome to 2025! I am really looking forward to a great year. The Wilsons and I held a “briefing” earlier this week to review our travels from 2024 and to look at the trips we have planned for 2025. So far we have plans for a cruise to the Virgin Islands, a big trip…
Read MoreCentral High School PTO sponsors Angel Tree program
PTO president Maressa Ware approached Central High School principal Brandi Lee about the idea of an Angel Tree project. Mrs. Lee, along with Central High School counselor Misty Wade, helped Mrs. Ware identify students who may be in need of a little help during the holidays. Letters were sent to those families to invite them to…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
Weekly The Goodwater Youth Development and Recreational Center is open to the public weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and practice days for the travel ball team are those same days from 5 to 6 p.m. Cheerleader practice is held on Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information, call 256-743-1252.…
Read MoreSin
We all have problems in life that must be dealt with. Some have financial problems, while others might have problems with marriage, their family, business, health, or other matters. But there is one problem that we all have in common – sin! “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God”…
Read MoreDecember 23-29, 2024
Jail population as of December 29: 43 inmates Males: 36 Females: 7 ARRESTS On December 24, Deputy Dawson arrested Lakeisha Mingon Kelly, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On December 25, Deputy Dawson arrested…
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