What is the real value?
I was into baseball card collecting when I was younger. The remnant of that collection remains scattered abroad through closets and a bedroom. It started out as a hobby, but it wasn’t long before the card value became an objective. Even as a youngster, I was looking for an investment for the future. Back in…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces capital murder conviction, life without parole sentence for Montgomery County man in courthouse shooting
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Josephus Boone, age 32, of Montgomery County, was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the death of Kelvin Cooley. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Brooke Reid sentenced Boone last Thursday based on a Montgomery County jury’s verdict to impose a life…
Read MoreThe feel of a real newspaper
Newspapers have a smell. If you’re lucky enough to find a physical newspaper in our digital world, you’ll notice the smell first. Fresh newsprint paper. SoySeal ink. Still warm. It’s a unique scent. I grew up throwing newspapers. Not on a bicycle. My mother and I threw newspapers, riding in her beat up…
Read MoreLive music tonight, VFD Bingo tomorrow
Oh, I thought last week was cold, but this past week was even colder. Good thing I put in more insulation; however, it still needs more. I have been working on windows, not something one would do in the winter, but there are storm windows up and the weight pockets are open, and I…
Read MoreJanuary 13-19, 2025
Jail population as of January 19: 40 inmates Males: 35 Females: 5 ARRESTS On January 13, Deputy Payton arrested Brian Shawn Duke, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charges of Assault 2nd and Disorderly Conduct/Disturbing Peace. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $15,000 bond. On January 13, Deputy Payton…
Read MorePraying for reversals
Let freedom ring! This week our country has been in the process of returning to the constitutional, law and order, common sense, and America First manner of governing. Every law-abiding citizen of the United States will benefit from the changes that are occurring. We will see a return to both big and small ways…
Read MoreUpcoming events to mark on your calendar
In last week’s column I hoped everyone survived the cold and was sad that we didn’t get any snow. Well, here we go again! Extremely cold, possibly record-breaking cold, and chances of snow again. School was out for a couple of days in addition to the Monday holiday. So, maybe next time, I think…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Students of the Month
Seventh grader Alona Shehan is the daughter of Hanna Rudd and James Shehan. Alona says she loves science because Mrs. Thompson makes it fun and engaging. According to her teachers, she is very polite and well mannered. In addition, she is quiet and always takes care of business. In her accelerated math class, Alona…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreBuzzy seen flying over Coosa County
Buzzy was spotted recently in Coosa County, visiting and roosting with several family members in a tree before leaving with a cousin to check out Coosa County with a bird’s eye view. Buzzy soared away, looking for warmer locales while checking for any snow in Coosa County. Photo by Christa Jennings
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