What can we learn from how Jesus forgave Peter?
“If I messed up like Peter, I’d probably hide under my bed and hope Jesus didn’t notice,” says Ella, 10. “Or maybe I’d bring him cookies first. Then, I would apologize.” That might have been tempting for Peter, too. After all, he had denied knowing Jesus three times on the very night Jesus was arrested.…
Read MoreThankful for community angels
How often do you think about community angels? Probably not until they are gone. Some do more often, but generally they are just taken for granted. Frank Bryant is one of these community angels, and it was nice to see the community come out to celebrate Frank Bryant last weekend. It was titled a…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
Weekly Unity Fellowship Church; located at 8780 Coosa County Road 56, Weogufka, 35183; is having Bible Study each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church with a meal provided. If you would please contact Martha Mooney at 205-249-0472 or Pat Green Gaither at 256-391-7353 to confirm each Wednesday of any cancellation.…
Read MoreUnion Baptist to hold Homecoming Sunday
The school is still asking for donations of bottled water for the afternoon ride on the buses because of the hot weather. It can be dropped off at either school. Also, they will take monetary donations to go toward purchasing the water. Don’t forget that Union Baptist Church will have Homecoming this Sunday, August…
Read MoreAlabama Republican Party completes final phase of RNC GROW Program
Special to the News The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) has successfully completed the third and final phase of the Republican National Committee’s Growing Republican Organizations to Win (GROW) Program, earning the program’s highest designation, Chairman’s Circle. The GROW Program is a three-phase initiative designed to help state parties strengthen their organizations and prepare for future…
Read MoreALGOP announces special congressional primary election winners
Special to the News The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) congratulates the Republican nominees who secured victories in Tuesday’s special congressional primary election. The winners will represent the Republican Party in Congressional Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 in the November general election. U.S. Congress Congressional District 1 – Jerry Carl U.S. Congress Congressional District…
Read MoreADOC arrests contract employee at St. Clair
Special to the News Last Friday, August 7, agents with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Narcotics and Law Enforcement Services Divisions arrested Kendra Threatt, a contract kitchen employee, on charges of custodial sexual misconduct. The arrest is the result of an investigation into allegations of prohibited activities involving an inmate at St.…
Read MoreSenior government students enjoy hands-on learning
School is off to a great start with students not wasting any time learning. Twelfth grade government students have been studying the origins of American government through readings and discussions. Their culminating activity was to compete in teams to create a human timeline of people and places that influenced the American government, identifying, as well as explaining,…
Read MoreADOC employee arrested in Clayton on contraband charges
Special to the News On Wednesday, August 12, Emanie Simone Desirae Brascom, an Alabama Department of Corrections correctional security guard at Ventress Correctional Facility, was arrested on contraband charges. The arrest is the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation that began in June. It was determined that Brascom was conspiring with an ADOC inmate…
Read MoreDixon concedes Republican primary for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District
Special to the News Case Dixon on Tuesday night conceded the Republican primary for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District, thanking his supporters and pledging to continue advocating for the principles that drove his campaign. “The district has spoken, and it appears voters believe Congressman Palmer has done a well enough job in Washington to send…
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