Thanksgiving
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). Americans celebrated November 28 this year as a special day of Thanksgiving! There is so much to be thankful for each and every day and perhaps especially on this day. I am thankful……
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My bonus great-granddaughter, Kelseigh “Miss Princess” Sims. Photo submitted Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in this Thanksgiving season. I am thankful for all God has done for me and my family. I am thankful for friends and loved ones. I send special thanks to some special people of God who not only served for their…
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Dottie Marie Grimes Dottie Marie Grimes, age 94, of Weogufka, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Dottie is survived by her son, Tim Grimes (Amy); her grandchildren, Travis Grimes (Stacey), Wendy Nordquist (Pete), Jeremy Grimes (Christy), and Chad Grimes (Katie); 5 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; and her siblings, Mary Patterson, Erbie Bryant, Roscoe Collins,…
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The cousins have gathered; the feasting has begun. We are all so thankful that hunting season has come. I am thankful for our peace and quiet, for the beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the country, for the lack of crowds, for the lack of traffic and lights. Sure we have things we can improve…
Read MoreGov. Ivey proclaims Small Business Saturday, calls on Alabamians to join her in shopping local
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday called on Alabamians to show their support for the backbone of the state’s economy – small businesses – by proclaiming the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 30, as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama. This annual event highlights the vital role small businesses play in…
Read MoreAlabama leaders set to take up more artificial intelligence legislation in 2025
With the advent of December, we are getting closer to year end, and 2025 is around the corner. The new year means the upcoming Alabama legislative session is also fast approaching with the talk of what bills will be taken up. If you look around the country, what is getting the most attention from lawmakers…
Read MoreConstables determined, official election results certified
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer While the county’s eligible provisional ballots were reviewed and counted last Tuesday, it took extra time to finalize election results for this cycle because of the number of write-in votes for constables in multiple precincts. Judge of Probate Richard Dean and the Canvassing Board; comprised of Dean, Sheriff…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Coosa County Farmers Federation essay contest winners
Special to the News The Coosa County school system is very thankful to the Coosa County Farmers Federation Women’s Committee and its president, Donna Brown, for sponsoring an essay contest for students as part of the Farm-City Week celebration. Pictured is Coosa County Farmers Federation Women’s Committee president Donna Brown, vice president Beverly Burks, Central High School ninth and eleventh grade…
Read MoreALDOT performing bridge maintenance over Coosa River on Hwy. 22
Map courtesy of ALDOT By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Alabama Department of Transportation, or ALDOT, is performing bridge maintenance on the Alabama Highway 22 bridge over the Coosa River. The bridge connects Coosa and Chilton counties and is located northeast of Verbena. On November 7 ALDOT reported that the…
Read MoreWilliams provides information, update on expansion project
This project map provided by Williams shows the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company and the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project. The exact work to be done to the compressor station in Coosa County is to modify the piping for bi-directional compression. By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Work will be done to a compressor station…
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