What does the Bible say about baptism?
In the New Testament we read of several baptisms. For example, the baptism of Moses, the baptism of suffering, the baptism of John, the baptism of fire, the baptism of the Holy Ghost, and water baptism. But as Paul was writing the book of Ephesians about 63 A.D. he stated that there is only…
Read MoreAlabama lawmakers considering more legislation at expense of crime victims
This past week was National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Those who have been crime victims and their families were honored at a vigil in Montgomery at the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, as well as other sites around the state. Unfortunately, around the corner, the Alabama Senate had just passed legislation that was not in…
Read MoreWe need to return to our foundation
Special to the News Op-Ed by John Merrill “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish…
Read MoreTime to regain our place
I was thinking about Joe Collier last week. He is the last WWII veteran still alive in Coosa County and, while visiting the WWII Museum in New Orleans, I told another WWII vet about Mr. Collier. This vet was 107 years old, and his sons who were with him live in Birmingham. It’s just…
Read MoreTaxes
To be honest, I am unaware where I picked this up from. I know not the author, so I will simply attribute this to “anonymous.” Tax his land, Tax his bed, Tax the table, At which he’s fed. Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, Teach him taxes Are the rule. Tax his work, Tax…
Read MoreSGA members continue service projects
Each Student Government Association (SGA) member is required to plan and coordinate a service project of their choosing. In addition, each member has to volunteer at least 10 additional hours helping other members with their projects. Ninth grade SGA member Kenyon Richardson chose to give the rails at the Central Gym a needed update.…
Read MoreCentral student accepted into Samford University Pharmacy Camp
Congratulations to Aniya Horton who was accepted into the 2024 Bulldog Pharmacy Camp. The camp, which is facilitated by Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, is a great opportunity for Aniya to jumpstart her resume for acceptance into a pharmacy- or medical-related program after high school. Aniya will be staying on the Samford campus June 23-28 and getting a true college student…
Read MorePresenting 2024 senior class of Central High School, Top 10 seniors
Thornton, Sidney – Valedictorian Nickolson, Eden – Salutatorian Burton, Rebekah Harkins, Kristasia Thornton, Caroline Hyatt, Abigail Hilyer, Keira Lee, Brooklyn Jennings, Madison Gilbert, Mariah Wilson, Kamora Kelley, McKay Richardson, Elijah Photos courtesy of yearbook advisor, Brett Thomas. Thank you to Counselor Long for providing the Top 10 listing. Formal senior photos will be published in…
Read MoreBand receives Platinum trophy at Panama City Beach Music Festival
Congratulations to the Pride of Coosa County Concert Band who returned from the Panama City Beach Music Festival this week with a platinum trophy rating. The band was able to practice under the direction of Daniel Cho, the assistant director of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, before heading to competition last week. Their hard work paid off, and…
Read MoreApril 22-28, 2024
Jail population as of April 29: 30 inmates Males: 26 Females: 4 ARRESTS On April 24, Sergeant Rudd arrested Roderick Derrell Kelley, a resident of Munford, on the charges of Criminal Trespassing and Theft of Property. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On April 25, Sergeant Ward arrested…
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