BOE approves personnel matters, field trips
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its May meeting, the Board of Education primarily took action on personnel matters as the school system prepared for the ending of one school year and the beginning of the next. Board President Tiffany McCain was absent from the meeting, and as such Vice President Sharon Massie…
Read MoreI would walk 381 miles…
Race participants trek through Coosa on way to Georgia Joey Lichter of Florida, left, and Greg Wolodkin of Massachusetts are two participants in this year’s Last Annual Heart of the South Race who stopped in Rockford for supplies, food and time to cool down before continuing on their way to Georgia. Photo by Christa…
Read MoreAuthor participates in Goodwater Library’s Summer Reading Program
Photos submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer On Tuesday, youth attending Goodwater Public Library’s Summer Reading Program had a special guest and were honored with an award-winning author reading to them. The library hosted Negrita Smart for Tuesday’s program. A Dadeville native, Smart was recently announced as winning second place for her…
Read MoreIrene Beasley will celebrate 103rd birthday Sunday
Special to the News On Sunday, June 23, Irene Beasley will celebrate her 103rd birthday by attending Bradford Methodist Church, where she has been a member since 1947, making her a member there for 77 years. Over her many years, she has been actively involved in her community and church, where she taught…
Read MoreLarge crowd enjoys local Juneteenth Festival
Photos submitted by Latisha Simmons Special to the News Coosa County celebrated its annual Juneteenth Festival last Saturday, June 15. This year the planning team consisted of Good Grove Missionary Baptist Church, New Style Baptist Church, the SOS Queendom, and select members of Boyz N Da Woodz. Despite the scorching heat, there was…
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Read MoreGov. Ivey announces Innovate Alabama awarded nearly $98 million to support Alabama small businesses
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Innovate Alabama is set to receive nearly $98 million to continue its support of Alabama small businesses, fueling the state’s powerful ecosystem of entrepreneurs. The dual-component program, LendAL and InvestAL, will finance loan and venture capital initiatives intended to enhance lender and investor confidence…
Read MoreProvidence’s VBS begins tonight
I hope all the fathers and those that stand in the place of fathers had a great day last week. Fathers or father figures are important in the lives of children. Parents are the first role models that children experience. My heart goes out to those that do not have the experience of loving…
Read MoreO, brother
Dan Lovette became an usher at the Baptist church on Easter Sunday, March 26, 1961. He stood at the door shaking hands, passing out bulletins. Nobody knew Dan. Weeks earlier, Pastor Lovette had introduced Dan as his older brother. Dan was a tall man with a soft voice and rough skin. He wore a…
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John W. Faulkner John W. Faulkner, age 91, of Sylacauga, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. John is survived by his daughter, Judy Faulkner Stocks; son, John Keith Faulkner; sister, Edna Gallman; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. John was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary Lou Faulkner;…
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