Church Briefs
November 3 Rockford Baptist Church Homecoming, celebrating 175 years, will be held November 3 starting at 10:30 a.m. Come join us as we celebrate 175 years! Learn more at www.rockfordbaptistchurch.org. November 15 Music Under the Stars will be held Friday, November 15, in the field across the street from Rockford Baptist Church on U.S.…
Read MoreAlabama One’s Athlete of the Week: Javon Jackson
Javon Jackson was chosen as the Alabama One Athlete of the Week for Central High School Coosa County. Javon had two receptions for 21 yards with one kickoff return touchdown. On defense, he had six tackles. Pictured with Javon are Jordan Eason, Suzanne Scott and Coach Flowers. Go Cougars!
Read MoreDemocratic leadership blocking game-changing appropriations bills from proceeding
By U.S. Sen. Katie Britt One of the most important jobs Congress has is funding the government. There is a specific process for doing so, but Congress keeps missing the mark. I am committed to righting those wrongs. On the Senate floor last month, I stood up with Republican colleagues and again asked Senate Democrats…
Read MoreVFD bingo tomorrow; Neighborhood Watch to meet Thursday
Still no rain; it’s so dry. On the bright side, I won’t need to cut my grass again. Be careful if you are burning or just having a fire outside. While there is no ban right now, the forestry commission has asked everyone to avoid outside burning. It is so easy to get away…
Read MoreFacts, principles and truth I address
Dear Editor, I believe that everyone has a right to express their opinion, but no one has the right to express a lie or false information, especially in the newspaper. When you do that you are putting the paper at risk, in jeopardy, when everyone else knows the truth. Let me back up and look…
Read MoreCentral band, cheer, football programs celebrate Senior Night
The celebration started pre-game as Central recognized 17 seniors from the band, cheer and football programs. Reagan Cardwell, who volunteered in the band concession for one year, was escorted by her brother Carson Cardwell. Corrie Haynes, who has been a member of the Pride of Coosa County band for seven years, was escorted by her teacher, Jacob…
Read MoreBreathing new life into Penton homestead
This week’s column is going to be a short one as I am on business travel and not much going on this month with both Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving holidays this month. Many remember Richard Penton was a wonderful citizen of Equality and loved this community very much. He purchased his ancestral homestead on…
Read MoreMusic in worship: Part 2
In our last column we began a discussion of the kind of music that is acceptable to God in Christian worship. The Bible teaches that our worship must be “in spirit” and “in truth” (John 4:24). Our concern must be with pleasing God, not ourselves! We noticed in our last column that the New…
Read MoreScience Fair Winners
The Science Fair was held on Tuesday, October 8. -The 1st place winners will receive $50.00. -The 2nd place winners will receive $40.00. -The 3rd place winners will receive $30.00. 7th grade Life Science Category: 1st place Kaden Tindall, 2nd place MaryAnn Ward 3rd place ties Madison Lowe, Harper Self, and Jenni Yates 8th…
Read MoreVoting: Responsibility, not just right
Here we are in November! Where has this year gone? Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet – or even thought about it? There are just so many things going on it’s hard to keep up or realize this year is almost over. Next Tuesday we will decide who the next president of the…
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