At a crossroads
Emily Campbell on Omaha Beach holding a photo of her dad who landed on the same beach. I did it! I finally did it! For those of you who have been following my column for a while you know that my last BIG bucket list item was to go to Normandy and the…
Read MoreSept. 16-22, 2024
Jail population as of Sept. 22: 41 inmates Males: 36 Females: 5 ARRESTS On September 15, Deputy Payton arrested Michael Jeffery Jones, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Disorderly Conduct. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On September 19, Deputy Moeser arrested William Joseph Payton,…
Read MoreGov. Ivey celebrates National Hunting, Fishing Day
On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Gov. Ivey hosted conservation officials as she signed a proclamation celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day. Photo by Billy Pope, ADCNR Special to the News Last Thursday Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day, which takes place on Saturday, September 28.…
Read MoreNinth grade world history students simulate Columbian Exchange
As students completed their section on European colonization of the Americas, they took their lesson outside to simulate the Columbian Exchange. The Columbian Exchange was the global transfer of food, plants, animals, and diseases between the western and eastern hemispheres as a result of Columbus bringing the first European settlers to the Americas. Each student was in charge of a different…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces ILJIN to invest $100 million in aluminum forging operation in Auburn, creating 160 jobs
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced ILJIN, a leading automotive and industrial bearings and chassis manufacturer, is investing nearly $100 million in a new operation in Auburn. The company’s new facility will employ about 160 people and will allow ILJIN to expand into the aluminum forging market. “ILJIN’s decision to…
Read MoreGov. Ivey appoints Chris Beeker III to Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Monday that she is appointing Chris Beeker III to serve on the Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2. Beeker will finish the unexpired term of his father, Chris “Chip” Beeker Jr., who announced his decision to step down from his seat on the Public Service…
Read MoreVerse of the Week
“For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than,…
Read MoreGod’s Word does not change
As we were doing our family devotion the other night, I turned to the longest chapter of the Bible. Psalm 119 has a whopping 176 verses. Obviously, my family looked at me kind of funny when I brought that chapter to their attention. No, I did not read the whole thing in one devotion.…
Read MoreWith flying colors
The letter came via email. “My dad died last year and I don’t really know what to do with myself anymore. My mom is trying to give me space; my friends ask when I’ll be normal again. I turn fifteen tomorrow and my dad is not here to see it.” I’m the wrong guy…
Read MoreObituaries
Adolphus “Doc” Leonard A home-going celebration for Mr. Adolphus “Doc” Leonard was held Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel in Alexander City with Rev. Tony Leonard serving as eulogist. Interment followed at New Life Memorial Gardens in Alexander City. On December 14, 1942, Adolphus Leonard was born to Mattie Hill Leonard…
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