Black eye on law enforcement services
There has not been much information out of the Secret Service Agency or the Federal Bureau of Investigation about the July 13 attempt on former President Donald Trump. But there has been a good bit of information coming out from whistleblowers from those agencies and the Homeland Security Agency. Basically, the security provided to…
Read MoreRockford Church of God growing steadily
Many from Rockford Church of God were baptized at Hatchet Creek recently. One of the families recently baptized at Hatchet Creek and who have joined the Rockford Church of God family. Let’s pray for our schools. Can everyone stop right now, whatever you are doing, and lift all schools up to…
Read MoreWe have hope
I walked into the hospital room the other night not knowing what to expect, or what precisely to say. As a minister, you sometimes run into these situations, but you rely on God and know that He has heard your prayers to help you be a blessing to someone you have never met, but…
Read MoreEquality Methodist Church celebrates 137th Homecoming September 15
Special to the News The Equality Methodist Church will host its annual Homecoming Sunday, September 15, at Equality Methodist Church. The church is located at 281 Alabama Highway 259, off Highway 9 in Equality. A special music service will begin at 10 a.m. featuring the gospel band “We’re Still Here.” The worship service…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen reminds Alabamians of important absentee voting deadlines for November 5 general election
Special to the News Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, October 29. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, October 31. Absentee ballots being returned in person must be received by the county…
Read MoreAthlete of the Week: Antoneo Grant
Congratulations to Alabama One Credit Union’s Athlete of the Week Antoneo Grant from Central High School Coosa County. Antoneo had 78 receiving yards, one touchdown, two tackles, and one punt return for 22 yards during their game against Randolph County on August 30. Way to work, Antoneo! Go Cougars! Pictured is Goodwater Market Manager Jordan Eason,…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
September 16 The monthly Board meeting for the Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation District will be held on Monday, September 16, at 10 a.m. at the District Office located at 226 Coosa County Road 157 in Hanover. September 19 The Peace and Goodwill Community Life Center is hosting a workshop titled “The Essentials of Estate…
Read MoreCoosa RSVP reviews plans, seeks more volunteers
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program’s Advisory Council met last month to review updates, discuss recruiting ideas and plan for the future. Jennifer Dvorak, Coosa RSVP coordinator, mentioned that the group is still in the process of restructuring after COVID-19. During the meeting she reported that…
Read MoreSenior government students serve as reading buddies
Special to the News As a culminating activity of their study of the Declaration of Independence, senior government students created illustrated children’s books explaining key details, as well as the principles of government embodied in our country’s founding document. This week they shared their creations with their third grade reading buddies in Mrs.…
Read MoreCottage Grove Masonic Lodge celebrates 118 years
Lodge continuing acts of service for betterment of community The Cottage Grove Masonic Lodge No. 274 recently celebrated its Charter Day, recognizing 118 years of existence. Photo submitted Funland Daycare owner Melissa Hall, center, is pictured with Cottage Grove Lodge members Bernard Whetstone (Senior Warden), left, and Unzell Kelley (Junior Warden), right.…
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