Find our common grounds
Yesterday we celebrated the 248th birthday of our great country. We have survived many difficulties, mistakes and successes, good times, and not so good times – but we have survived! But what does our future now look like? Under our Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights our founding fathers secured our place…
Read MoreGov. Ivey champions Alabama manufacturers on national “Made in the USA” Day
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey praised Alabama’s robust manufacturing sector Tuesday in honor of “Made in the USA” Day, highlighting its role in driving economic growth statewide through high-quality jobs and products in demand worldwide. Ivey emphasized Alabama’s status as a powerhouse in U.S. manufacturing, ranking in the top five states for…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
July 12-July 26 The Rockford Public Library is proud to announce its Summer Reading Program schedule. Join us on July 12 and July 26 for reading fun and activities. The Summer Reading Program will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the library with snacks furnished. Come and join the fun! July 15 The monthly meeting for…
Read MoreVerse of the Week
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” – Isaiah 43:2
Read MoreIsrael not just a nation, but people
Israel is not just a nation, but a people. The Old Testament reveals Israel’s beginning. Some people don’t realize Israel was a man from whom the 12 tribes of Israel came forth. Israel was Abraham’s grandson. Isaac’s wife, Rebekah, gave birth to twins – Esau and Jacob. One was born as a hairy little…
Read MoreNo Neighborhood Watch, bingo this month
June has passed and we are now more than halfway through the year! I haven’t heard officially, but I think June has to go down as the hottest on record or at least with the heat index it felt like it. Of course, it could just be old age that makes the days seem…
Read MoreIt’s gonna be okay
Remember when you were little? Remember how whenever you were sick your mother made chicken soup? Remember what culinary pageantry this was? Your mother would go to great lengths to boil poultry in a giant stockpot, filling the kitchen with steam so that the wallpaper started to peel. And she did this for you.…
Read MoreOpelika woman killed in Lee County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:16 p.m. Saturday, June 29, has claimed the life of an Opelika woman. Carol L. Deangelo, 81, was fatally injured when the 2006 Jeep Cherokee, in which she was a passenger, left the roadway and struck a ditch before hitting a tree. Deangelo was pronounced…
Read MoreSpring 2024 graduates announced at UA
Special to the News A recent economic analysis found that a degree from The University of Alabama has proven to provide an abundant return on investment for graduates, setting the stage for legendary careers while also creating priceless experiences and memories. UA recently announced its Spring 2024 graduates. Local graduates include Wesley Lockhart of Weogufka who…
Read MoreTrees4AL: Tree planting grant opens for applications
Proposal applications up to $100,000 due by August 23 Special to the News The Alabama Forestry Commission, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces the opening of “Trees4AL,” a match-free, tree planting grant with awards ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 for disadvantaged areas in Alabama. This grant is part…
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