Election information: General election will be held November 5
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With the general election now only a month away, sample ballots are available, and it is a good time for voters to keep in mind important election dates and information. When visiting the polls, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. November 5, voters have…
Read MoreLife Skills field trip
The Life Skills class enjoyed a great field trip which included a visit to Alabama One Credit Union in Goodwater, as well as the Piggly Wiggly in Goodwater. Our students were able to put the money skills they have been learning in class into practice in real life. They did their own shopping for…
Read MoreGoodwater VFD once again licensed paramedic transport service
Special to the News The Goodwater Volunteer Fire Department and EMS is now once again a licensed paramedic transport service. Through the work of Fire Chief Elmore Unbehant and EMS Captain Brian Ward, Goodwater VFD has met the necessary licensing requirements set forth by the state to provide Advanced Cardiac Life Support to residents…
Read MoreJ. D. Thompson alumni to host Senior Citizens Fall Festival
Special to the News Senior citizens are encouraged to make plans to attend Octoberfest on Thursday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the J. D. Thompson alumni building. The events planned include: a tour of the museum; music; fun games such as dominoes, checkers and bingo; and there will be prizes.…
Read MoreSylacauga man dies in Childersburg area crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:05 p.m. Friday, September 27, has claimed the life of a Sylacauga man. James T. Trussell, 36, was fatally injured when the 2004 Sterling LT9522 concrete mixer he was driving left the roadway, struck a metal post and re-entered the roadway before overturning. Trussell was…
Read MoreOctogenarians, Talladega Writers Guild publish second book
Octogenarians Joan Fobbs, left, and Carol Boyer Stober recently published their stories in the Talladega Writers Guild’s second book, “Stories & Expressions of the Heart: Volume Two.” Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer While many people in their 80s may enjoy various activities or living at a more relaxed pace,…
Read MoreFinancial relief from southern pine beetle damage available for forestland owners in all Alabama counties
Special to the News Financial relief is now available to assist timber owners in Alabama who suffered damages from the southern pine beetle this summer. On Monday the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that all 67 Alabama counties have been approved for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)…
Read MoreShow some respect
I have a question for you; what is loud, annoying, and pretty much useless? Answer: An ATV parade. Now I haven’t seen one, but there is quite the buzz around the community. I have talked to people that have seen them trespassing, riding through town at night, riding on public roads, and racing at…
Read MoreEquality VFD monthly fundraiser, plate sale tomorrow
Life seems so much like a yo-yo these days. My job seems to have a solution; working on a subcontract I can stay remote and continue working from home. I have yet to get all the details, but at least it is a ray of hope for my future financial security. Especially considering our…
Read MoreSardis Fall Festival to be held October 27
Words can’t express how all the devastation from Hurricane Helene makes me feel. I have been to many of the places in the Carolinas, and it’s so sad to see entire communities gone. They will be forever changed; some things will be irreplaceable. Please be in prayer for the ones that have lost family,…
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