Community Calendar
August 7 Alabama ONE invites residents to join them all day for a 75th anniversary celebration on Friday, August 7, at its Rockford branch, located at 9636 U.S. Highway 231. Enter for a chance to win door prizes! Please join us at 11 a.m. for a special presentation to honor one of our local community…
Read MoreData center moratoriums are right for Alabama
Op-Ed by Doug Jones Editor’s note: This op-ed piece; written by Democratic nominee for governor, Doug Jones; responds directly to Tripp Skipper’s recent column opposing a moratorium and explains why Alabamians deserve answers to fundamental questions about water use, electricity demand, tax incentives, and who ultimately benefits from these projects. Apparently, asking questions…
Read MoreWhy I stopped writing (and started listening)
I’m sure some of you have noticed I haven’t been writing as much as I used to. I get lots of emails asking why this is. Many of these emails are ultra-friendly emails, beginning with the words, “WHERE THE H*** ARE YOU!!!?” To answer this, I need to start by telling you about our trip…
Read MoreJuly 27 – August 2, 2026
Jail population as of Aug. 2: 48 inmates Males: 40 Females: 8 ARRESTS On July 27, Deputy Hubbard arrested Ricky Thomas Montz, a citizen of Kellyton, on the charges of Violation of a Release Order x2. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On July 27, Deputy Kelley arrested Kendrick…
Read MoreRaccoon in Montgomery city limits confirmed positive for rabies; precautions advised
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed that a raccoon in the Dalraida neighborhood within the city limits of Montgomery has tested positive for rabies. The animal was captured after a homeowner noticed it exhibiting unusual behavior near a backyard fence on Friday, July 31. The homeowner…
Read MoreSBA disaster loan deadline approaching for Alabama businesses, private nonprofits
Special to the News The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by drought beginning Sept. 23, 2025, to apply for low-interest federal economic injury disaster loans before the deadline. Eligible Counties Alabama: Baldwin, Barbour, Bibb, Butler, Chambers, Chilton, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Fayette,…
Read MoreHow funeral traditions are changing
It was some time ago that I accepted an invitation to spend several days in Washington, D.C. with the Southern Baptist Christian Life Commission as it was known at the time. We had meetings with several officials and a prayer breakfast with two Southern Baptist senators – Sen. Al Gore of Tennessee and Sen.…
Read MoreSchool night meals that help busy families share time together
Special to the News Feature Impact Weeknights often feel like a race against the clock. Busy families feel the squeeze from school pickups, homework and social commitments, but dinner remains one of the few opportunities for everyone to slow down, reconnect and share important moments together at the close of a hectic day. With…
Read MoreCase Dixon announces plan to reintroduce anti-Flock camera legislation
Special to the News Republican congressional candidate Case Dixon announced on Monday that, if elected to represent Alabama’s 6th Congressional District, he will reintroduce legislation in the next Congress to prohibit certain federal funding for jurisdictions that deploy Flock Safety cameras and similar automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems. The legislation was originally…
Read MoreSchool accepting donations of bottled water
School has officially started! Please be in prayer for teachers, staff and students to have a great year. Because of the hot weather, the school is asking for donations of bottled water for the afternoon rides on the buses. It can be dropped off at either school. Also, they will take monetary donations to…
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