Kickoff summer with largest birthday party in Birmingham
Vulcan’s 120th Birthday Bash to be held June 2 Special to the News Vulcan may be the world’s largest cast iron statue, but he still needs help blowing out his birthday candles! On Sunday, June 2, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., join Vulcan Park and Museum for Vulcan’s 120th Birthday Bash. Enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon…
Read MoreImportant to share God’s Word with others
As Christian people, one of our best witnessing tools is sharing the Bible with others. God opens many doors for us to tell people about God’s Word. Paul asked others to pray for such opportunities for him. In Ephesians 6:18-20, Paul makes one of those requests:…
Read MoreAmazing grace
I was driving. I was hungry. I had to pull over because I was about to eat my own steering wheel. The Tennessee weather was in full swing. I had a long way left to go. I found a meat-and-three in a strip mall. Lots of trucks in the parking area.…
Read MoreGov. Ivey signs public records reforms, continues to deliver on inaugural promise to promote transparency, accountability in government
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 270, a bill to set specific timelines that public entities in Alabama must follow when responding to public records requests. Sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr and Rep. Cynthia Almond, Senate Bill 270 is the most significant amendment to Alabama’s public records law…
Read MoreObituaries
Grant Bradford A Celebration of Life Service for Grant Bradford, 8, of Wetumpka, was Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bishop Frank Bradford, Jonathan Bradford, and Steve Sherum officiated. Grant Bradford, known lovingly as Grant, graced this world with his presence on May 14, 2015, in Birmingham. With heavy…
Read MoreA right thus denied
A free person has dominion over what they do with their own body. They may choose to get a tattoo, or a piercing, or to wear a certain style of clothing. They may choose to get a seasonal flu shot, or they may assume the risks and forego said shot. They may choose to consume…
Read MoreMississippi man dies in Lincoln crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:05 p.m. Friday, May 3, has claimed the life of a Booneville, Miss., man. Ronald J. McKinney, 54, was fatally injured when the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving struck the 2022 Freightliner tractor trailer driven by Yan Wang, 29, of Lomita, Calif.…
Read MoreCoosa County Ambulance Monthly Call Log
Call Volume for the month of April 2024: Total calls: 47 Total transports: 32 Ground: 31 Helicopter: 1 Call types: Sick calls: 15 MVA: 2 Fall/Lift assist: 9 Chest pain: 1 Other trauma: 4 Seizure: 0 AMS: 2 Overdose: 0 DOA: 2 Stroke: 3 Difficulty breathing: 2 Suicidal: 0 Diabetic: 1 Wellness…
Read MoreApril 29 – May 5, 2024
Jail population as of May 5: 33 inmates Males: 28 Females: 5 ARRESTS On April 29, Deputy James Dawson arrested John Ted-Christopher Whitley Sr., a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of DV Simple Assault – Family. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On April 29, Investigator…
Read MoreStudents enjoy health sciences Chew, Chat at Samford University
The saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” holds true for CCCTC. Back in March, students currently enrolled in health science courses and/or who have matched with the health science nationally recognized career cluster, were invited on a Chew and Chat to Samford University. Even though it was a rainy day, we began with a…
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