Hear from some of Buzzy’s fans
I appreciate Ms. Ruby Johnson responding to me in her “Union Square News” column about why she loves living in Coosa County and sharing good things from her community. Thank you for reading and responding, Ruby. It was also nice to hear from a fan up north in Sylacauga. Thank you, Ms. Christine Owens.…
Read MoreRichville Spring Fling, Bingo to be held April 5
Hope everyone is adjusting to the new time. There is talk of making it permanent which is fine by me; I really dislike making the transition. It takes me about a week to get used to the “new” time! Leprechauns, pots of gold, shamrocks, and green! What is that about? It’s Saint Patrick’s Day…
Read MoreWhat about miracles today: Part 3
No Bible believer denies the miracles of the Bible! Throughout the Bible we see the mighty hand of God working with great power. Our desire in this series of columns continues to be to answer the question, “Are miracles still being performed today?” Miracles that occurred in the Bible were undeniable. They were not…
Read MoreU.S. Sens. Britt, Schatz; Rep. Palmer introduce Lulu’s Law in honor of brave Alabama teenager
Legislation to send safety alerts following shark attacks gains support Special to the News U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), along with Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.), on Wednesday reintroduced Lulu’s Law – bipartisan, bicameral legislation named in honor of 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin from Mountain Brook. In June 2024, Lulu Gribbin endured…
Read MoreMarch 3-9, 2025
Jail population as of March 9: 41 inmates Males: 35 Females: 6 Arrests On March 3, Deputy Payton arrested Jaquavalon Dwight Lamar Gilder, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge(s) of Simple Assault-Family. He was booked into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On March 4, Deputy Dawson arrested Dalton Ryan…
Read MoreNew lodge coming to Cheaha State Park
Renderings courtesy of Chambless King Architects Special to the News The State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is currently working on one of its most anticipated projects in years, a new lodge at Cheaha State Park atop Cheaha Mountain in Delta. “We are very excited to announce the…
Read MoreSunshine Week I
Verses of the Week:
“Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words.”…
Read MoreRecruiting industry
When recruiting industry to rural counties, we must focus on identifying local needs, promoting the community’s unique assets, creating appealing job listings that highlight quality of life benefits, engaging with local organizations, leveraging technology, and being transparent about the rural environment while offering potential incentives to attract businesses. Do your market research and local needs assessment: Conduct thorough…
Read MoreObituaries
Arnold “Abe” Abrams Funeral service for Mr. Arnold “Abe” Abrams, 80, of Sylacauga, was Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Bay Pine Baptist Church. Rev. Andrew Collum officiated. Burial followed in the Bay Pine Baptist Cemetery. Mr. Abrams passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born on October 26, 1944, in…
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