Opelika man dies in crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:58 p.m. Friday, February 14, has claimed the life of an Opelika man. Austin K. Jordan, 31, was fatally injured when the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned before catching on fire and becoming…
Read MoreBe fishers of men
It was prayer that led us to Joel Wright. Wright had a lot of fishing rods, but only a little time. We had prayed that morning for God to direct us into people to whom we could minister. It was by no coincidence that we met Joel at Walmart that night. He was the…
Read MoreObituaries
Erla Neely Erla Woodfin Neely was born on January 3, 1940, in Rockford, Alabama, to the late Clyde and Lois Woodfin. Erla attended Coosa County Schools, graduating from high school in 1958. Before leaving Alabama, she worked for Russell Mills, got married, and had two children, Sharon and Dale Patterson. She moved to Tennessee and…
Read MoreWhy I like living in Coosa County
My great-nephew T.D. Hill with four of his children and two of his grandchildren who blessed my soul with a sweet visit. February is truly a month of love, bittersweet, but more of love in many ways, family especially. The eleventh of February some years ago I lost my only daughter. Two…
Read MoreAG Marshall: Tackling violent crime backlogs will make Alabama safer with new Speedy Trial Act
Special to the News On Wednesday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall applauded the introduction of Senate Bill 176 and House Bill 307, also known as the Speedy Trial Act, legislation aimed at expediting trials for violent criminal cases, reducing court backlogs and ensuring swift justice for victims. This crucial reform will be sponsored by Sen.…
Read MoreLessons from a goldfish
“Dear Sean, I’m writing for advice,” the message began. “I lost the whole lower right side of my face [due to cancer] before having it rebuilt. My surgeon was a genius. “…I’m five years without cancer, but my 12-year-old constantly worries about me, and is afraid my cancer will come back. We’ve been through a…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
February 5-April 9 Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama Inc., along with the Coosa County Extension Office and Coosa County Chamber of Commerce, are once again sponsoring a free tax assistance program. Certified and trained tax preparers will provide free tax assistance and electronic filing of federal and state income tax forms in Rockford for those…
Read MoreADOC LESD, K-9 make two large contraband busts
Travis Reese was arrested on contraband-related charges. Photo submitted by ADOC Contraband seized at Ventress Correctional Facility. Photo submitted by ADOC Special to the News On February 16, the Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services Division, or LESD, and its K-9 teams thwarted two separate attempts at introducing contraband at…
Read MoreWhat is a will, and what does it do for me?
Last month’s column generated calls from people who were getting their personal affairs in order. Many questions related to establishing a will. Therefore, for the February and March columns, I will focus on items related to wills and estates. First, a will is a legal document that provides the manner in which a person’s…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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