A plea to vote, from two retirees
Dear Editor, We are writing this letter to request that everyone reading takes the time to vote in the 2024 election. The beauty of casting your ballot is only possible when everyone votes for the candidate of their choice so that the majority’s voice is heard. As we have cast our votes consistently over the past…
Read MoreThe elegy of the handwritten letter
Don’t shoot the messenger. But in America, one third of children have never handwritten a letter. And it’s not just kids. Nearly 40 percent of adult Americans haven’t written a letter in the last five years, while 43 percent of Millenials have never sent one in their lifetime. Whereas recent…
Read MoreRemembering my sister Peggy Crayton
Union Square’s Neighborhood Watch meeting was nice and sweet. However, it was sad without two of our faithful members, Aaron Riggins and Pat Windsor, who we lost some weeks ago. It was a sad moment as we mentioned them. There was a void in the room like never before. A very sad moment took…
Read MoreDifferences in two major parties
I am tired of all this election drama, and I’m sure you probably are, too. But, we have 18 days left for us to really understand the enormous stakes that are involved. This is not an ordinary election that will have little consequences. This election is going to decide the future direction of our…
Read MoreObituaries
Peggy Ann Johnson Crayton Peggy Ann Johnson Crayton was born on June 6, 1933, to Willie Earl Johnson and Beatrice Glass Johnson in Rockford. She gained her Heavenly wings on October 1, 2024, at her residence in Sylacauga, surrounded by her family and hospice care. Throughout her life, she attended church in Rockford at First…
Read MoreFall in the air
It sure has been quiet around town lately. I’ve seen two cars parked in the town folly; hope that pays for the paint and barricades, etc. You know I spend most of my time outdoors. And it sure feels like fall. Yeah, premium weather with bow season starting today. Leaves falling, less pollen, all…
Read MoreCentral High School FCCLA stands hand in hand with Coach Daniel Flowers, Cougars in fight against breast cancer
The Central chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), under the direction of sponsor Lisa Worley, organized a balloon release during a recent home football game in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Family and friends had the opportunity to purchase ribbons and balloons to honor their loved ones, with proceeds…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Students of the Month
Seventh grader Jenni Yates is the daughter of Justine and Chris Clark. Jenni enjoys reading, especially graphic novels, as well as drawing and being creative with clay. In class, she is always eager to participate and has such a positive attitude. She is respectful and kind, as well. Jenni was a Coosa Upward cheerleader in elementary school and is now a…
Read MoreMany upcoming church, community events
Please continue to pray for all those that were affected by Hurricane Helene, as well as those affected by Hurricane Milton. All those areas affected are going to take several months to recover, with some never recovering from the destruction. Shout out to Central football team! They won their first game of the season…
Read MoreMusic in worship
People sometimes mistakenly say that the church of Christ does not have music. Dear friend, such could not be further from the truth! Music is a very important part of our worship to our Heavenly Father. We try to be very careful so that our worship is “in spirit” and “in truth” (John 4:24).…
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