Alabama One’s Athlete of the Week: Walon Chapman-Allen
Waylon Chapman-Allen was chosen as the Alabama One Athlete of the Week for Central High School in Coosa County. Waylon had 172 passing yards with three touchdowns. On defense, he had three tackles. Pictured with Waylon is Jordan Eason, Coach Flowers, Suzanne Scott, Principal Brandi Lee, and Superintendent David Stover. Congratulations, Waylon!
Read MoreChurch Briefs
October 5 Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Association of Coosa County’s biannual meeting is October 5 at 10 a.m. at the church. All members, please attend. October 13 Homecoming at Kellyton Baptist Church will be held Sunday, October 13, with meet and greet at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10:30 a.m. Guest…
Read MoreFairly quiet in Coosa County
I’m watching the news this morning (Tuesday) as I ponder what I am going to write about today. There are so many different topics that are extremely important so I’ll just try to hit the high spots. At the moment the thing that scares me to death is the report that Iran is planning…
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Read MoreAlabama senators challenging Mexican seizure of state company facilities
Alabama has a lot of important corporate citizens. Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials Company is one of them, as it is the United States’ number one producer of aggregate materials, such as crushed stone, sand and gravel. The company is also a major producer of asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. And unfortunately, the company made the news…
Read MoreSeptember 23-29, 2024
Jail population as of Sept. 29: 38 inmates Males: 34 Females: 4 ARRESTS On September 23, Deputy Moeser arrested Marcus Avenger Kelly, a citizen of Tuskegee, on the charges of Failure to Appear in Court and Probation Violation. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On September 24, Lieutenant…
Read MoreTruth in reporting: No one is scrutiny
Editorial by Dena Sattler For more than 30 years, I worked among fellow journalists who were passionate watchdogs reporting on the actions of people in power as a way to hold them accountable. I’m proud to see that important work continue, from the reporting on local government budgets to investigations of corruption in the…
Read MoreObituaries
Teddy Brodka Funeral service for Mr. Teddy Brodka, 74, of Kellyton, was Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Cowhick officiated. Teddy Brodka; a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother; passed away surrounded by the love of his family. A longtime resident of Kellyton, Teddy’s gentle spirit and…
Read MoreExecution carried out for triple-murderer Alan Miller
Special to the News Twenty-five years after committing three murders, the execution of Alabama death-row inmate Alan Eugene Miller was carried out by nitrogen hypoxia on September 26 at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore. He was pronounced deceased by a physician at 6:38 p.m. On September 25, Miller had seven visitors…
Read MoreDenominationalism: From God or man?
One of the major problems that existed in the city of Corinth in the first century was division! Paul wrote by inspiration, “Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no division among you; but that you be…
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