Church Briefs
November 15 Music Under the Stars will be held Friday, November 15, in the field across the street from Rockford Baptist Church on U.S. Highway 231. Gate opens at 5 p.m., and music begins at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available for a donation. Bring your own chair. Music by Promised Land, Justin Darwin, David…
Read MoreCongratulations to Central High School Teacher of the Month, Morris Phillips
Mr. Phillips teaches ninth grade geometry and tenth grade algebra at Central High School. This is Mr. Phillips’ nineteenth year in education and his first year at Central High School. Mr. Phillips said, “I really enjoy teaching at Central and look forward to having a great first year.” He added, “I am so happy to be here. I absolutely love being around the kids everyday. I look…
Read MoreOld Penton Place open house to be held Sunday afternoon
I am back from my business trip and so happy to be home. I had Rodger go with me because my business was in Arlington, Virginia, and his mother, grandfather and grandmother, and great-grandfather are buried in Arlington National Cemetery, and I thought it would be nice for him to get a chance to…
Read MoreGod pursues sinners to yield to Him
As a newspaper writer I use the word “apprehended” multiple times a week – usually in reference to law enforcement arresting a suspect. Many times, it is regarding someone who attempted to elude officers – be it on foot or in a vehicle. Those suspects are eventually apprehended – most of them, anyway. Those types…
Read MoreCentral High School celebrates Red Ribbon Week
This year’s slogan for Red Ribbon Week was “Life is a Movie.” Throughout the week students watched videos in conjunction with the Cougar Broadcasting Network morning newscasts about the importance of staying drug free. Students also completed Red Ribbon Week pledge cards, vowing to grow up safe, healthy and drug free. Submitted pledge cards were entered into…
Read MoreTuberville: “Daylight Saving Time should be a thing of the past.”
Special to the News As Alabamians changed their clocks this past weekend, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) continued his push for Congress to pass the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent and end the outdated practice of adjusting our clocks twice a year. Tuberville released a video emphasizing the need to move forward with this…
Read MoreBrief history of Veterans Day
We finally got a little rain this week, but thankful for all we get. According to weather predictions our chances will increase this week with a hurricane forming in the gulf. The Richville Volunteer Fire Department Bingo on Saturday night was well attended. It was good to see some new attendees. The next Bingo…
Read MoreAlabama One’s Athlete of the Week: Kaleb Ballard
Kaleb Ballard has been selected as the Alabama One Athlete of the Week for Central High School in Coosa County. Kaleb had nine tackles with seven solo tackles. He also had 28 receiving yards. Pictured with Kaleb is Jordan Eason, Suzanne Scott and Coach Flowers. Congratulations, Kaleb, and go Cougars!
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen announces unofficial election results are finalized on office’s website
Special to the News The unofficial results for the November 5 general election are now available online at www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Alabama voters received timely unofficial election results as evidence of a safe, secure and transparent election,” Allen explained on Wednesday. “Yesterday’s election was administered with election security as the primary goal. I am proud to…
Read MoreObituaries
Billy Ross Belyeu Funeral service for Mr. Billy Ross Belyeu was held September 30, 2024, at Tillman Mortuary in Riverside, Calif. Interment followed at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn in Riverside, Calif. Billy Ross Belyeu was born on November 21, 1940, in Coosa County to beloved Lawrence and Bessie (Hill) Belyeu. He was the seventh sibling out…
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