The tough girl
A little girl. I see her in the hotel lobby. She is maybe 10 years old. She has her luggage with her. Her gait is severely uneven and labored. She is having a difficult time traversing the lobby. Her mother is with her, holding the child’s arms for support. The girl takes multiple breaks…
Read MoreBeautiful time of year, but…
What a beautiful time of year, fall colors, festivals, decorations, oh my! Which leads me to: Whatever happened to the Yard of the Month? That positively competitive source of community pride seems to have gone by the wayside. Now we get nasty letters from Town Hall warning about rats and snakes. Pictures of our…
Read MoreObituaries
Melinda Jo Langford Luker On October 20, 2024, Melinda Jo Langford Luker won her fight with Alzheimer’s Disease. She shed her earth-torn body and is now present with her Creator, Lord and Savior. Born to Murray and Manell Langford on January 10, 1954, Melinda has always been a very talented and loving woman. A…
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October 26 Weogufka Center’s Farm Day will be held Saturday, October 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking: $5. Sausage biscuits and coffee will be available for sale beginning at 7 a.m. in the lunchroom. There will be vendors, Children’s Barn activities, fried apple pies, a car show, pony and wagon rides, music, food…
Read MoreHistorical Society to meet Sunday afternoon
Hope everyone has enjoyed our fall weather. I have! Listening to the weather people, we are in for a dry October which could shorten the leaf color season. According to what I’m hearing, this might be the driest October in 100 years. So, be careful if you have a fire outside! The Coosa County…
Read MoreSenior citizens enjoy great fall event
Many great things happen in the month of October; however, it’s always a bittersweet month for me. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Be aware of your health. Go for your yearly checkup. Happy birthday to a very special person who made October a sweet month when she was born on October 20. She took…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross seeking volunteers in Coosa County
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The American Red Cross has critical volunteer needs in Coosa County and is reaching out to the community seeking volunteers to help serve the area. Red Cross serve in various capacities in the communities or from their homes and serve in various ways, such as responding to…
Read More2024 Homecoming festivities display Cougar pride
CES Homecoming Queen KeKe Jones CHS Homecoming Queen Kelsey McLaughlin CHS Homecoming King Torrance Kelley The senior float won first place in the parade with its “Crumble the Panthers” cookie theme. Homecoming representatives ride in nice cars for the parade before the football game and crowning ceremonies. Homecoming activities…
Read MoreNorthern lights in Coosa County
Last Thursday night the northern lights, or aurora borealis, illuminated the southern sky, such as with this view of the northern lights over Goodwater. Photo(s) by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer For the second time this year, Coosa County residents had the opportunity to enjoy a rare experience, being able…
Read MoreEarl Leonard celebrates 40 years of ministry: 1984-2024
Special to the News Minister Earl Leonard is celebrating 40 years of ministry this year, having begun in 1984. A native of Alexander City, Leonard currently resides in Marietta, Georgia, where he has lived for 22 years, since 1999. However, he was born in Coosa County in Equality and spent his early childhood there…
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