The 85th day of August
A few years ago I arrived at a football game early while the workers were still setting up the concession stand on the visitor side. It was at Carbon Hill, Alabama. As I was walking by the concession stand I was just making conversation and asked the lady how she was doing. She said,…
Read MoreHere’s what seniors need to know about changes to Medicare Part D
By Kenneth Thorpe Congress recently made a number of changes to Medicare’s “Part D” prescription drug benefit. The changes were part of President Joe Biden’s signature legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation was intended to make it easier for seniors to afford their medicines. Some of the changes will indeed help seniors. But other…
Read MoreFocus on gratefulness, blessings
Thanksgiving is approaching, and I know many are preparing for a feast and their focus is on their turkey and sides. My focus is on my family and life and gratefulness for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I know that sounds cliché, but it is so true, and we should never take…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces Court of Criminal Appeals upholds capital murder, attempted murder convictions in Jefferson County
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the convictions of Alfreda Janapril Fluker, 44, of Birmingham, for capital murder and attempted murder. Fluker was convicted in the Jefferson County Circuit Court on February 6, 2023. The evidence at trial showed that on the night of April 10,…
Read MoreWestwater Resources announces third quarter 2024 updates
Company reports 10% reduction in estimated construction costs of Kellyton Graphite Plant Special to the News Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company, is pleased to announce its updates for the third quarter ended September 30. 2024 Third Quarter Highlights: During the third quarter, Westwater continued to evaluate its…
Read MoreVerse of the Week:
“For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.” – I Timothy 4:4-5
Read MoreWhat I’m thankful for
Today, schoolkids across the nation will sit at desks, forced to write at knifepoint the same essay we all wrote each November: “What I’m Thankful For.” Every student approaches this essay differently. Some, primarily front-row students, draft an itemized list wherein items one through 49 explicitly thank the teacher for being so incredibly, stupendously,…
Read MoreThankful to God for greatest gift ever
Most people are taught as youngsters to provide responses of etiquette as expressions of respect or gratitude. In the South, a lot of kiddos learn from an early age to say, “Yes, sir,” or “Yes, ma’am.” There are those children who say those phrases because they know it is proper to use that terminology. However,…
Read MoreNovember 11-17, 2024
Jail population as of November 17: 37 inmates Males: 33 Females: 4 ARRESTS On November 11, Deputy Dawson arrested Jacob Elijah Robinson, a citizen of Weogufka, on the charge of Driving Under the Influence. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,000 bond. On November 14, Judge Teel arrested Markqwavis…
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November 26 The Coosa County RSVP Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, November 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the main room at 333 School Street, Rockford. Help end the national blood shortage! Please register for our upcoming blood drive with the American Red Cross and help save lives! Share with friends, family…
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