Adhering to God’s counsel
Most of the Psalms were written by King David as inspired by the Spirit of God. David was the king who succeeded Israel’s first king, who was rebellious and eventually sought a witch to assist him when he couldn’t hear from God. David started out the Psalms this way in Psalm 1:1, “Blessed is…
Read MoreOld Rock Jail museum open Sundays through Oct. 18
Well, it’s official; fall is here. Hopefully the temperatures will start to reflect the season. It’s been an extremely hot summer, so I think everyone will be welcoming the cooler weather. Congratulations to the Central Cougars on their big win over B.B. Comer. They don’t have a game this week, then they will play…
Read MoreCougars make fans proud as they take their second win in their Homecoming game
Coming off a loss of only one point the previous Friday against Randolph County, Central Coosa made sure that did not happen again when they outstretched the B.B. Comer Tigers with a score of 54-18. This region win brought the Cougars their second win for the season. Senior quarterback Javon Thomas scored the first…
Read MoreIssues with small towns
I truly love Coosa County and Rockford, where I grew up and lived until I moved to New York and lived for many years, then moved back to Rockford. Sometimes I am happy about moving back, then again I am not, because of the attitudes. I left here very young and had no idea,…
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September 26 Wetumpka Church of Christ will host its annual Ladies’ Day on Saturday, September 26, with guest speaker Sheri Harris. This year’s theme is “A Virtuous Woman in Today’s World.” Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with Ladies’ Day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Breakfast will not be provided, but lunch will follow at…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt applauds U.S. Dept. of Education’s latest investments in Alabama’s HBCUs, HBCCs
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) on Tuesday applauded the U.S. Department of Education’s latest investments in Alabama’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and historically Black community colleges (HBCCs). The Department of Education announced a one-time investment of more than $174 million in new funding for HBCUs and HBCCs, reflecting…
Read MoreThe kid who peed on me
It’s been years since I swam in the Gulf. And I mean really jogged into the surf, hurled myself into the breakers, and let other, much younger swimmers pee on me. At least that’s exactly what the little swimmer next to me was doing. We were both swimming in the same crystal-blue Gulf water,…
Read MoreKellyton man arrested for domestic violence
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton man was arrested Wednesday on two charges related to domestic violence. On Wednesday, September 16, Deputy Kelley responded to the Kellyton area for a welfare check. Dispatch advised him that there was a language barrier with the complainant. Kelley arrived on the scene and tried to…
Read MoreSylacauga pedestrian killed in crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 4:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, has claimed the life of a Sylacauga woman. Lakeita D. Fulks, 41, was fatally injured when she was struck by the 2012 Chrysler 200, driven by Shamea L. Pearson, 24, of Goodwater. After the initial…
Read MoreCentral Coosa Schools announces 2026 Homecoming representatives
Special to the News This year’s Homecoming photo shoot took place at the beautiful iron staircase of the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford, as well as the beautiful home and gardens of the Sammons next door. Thank you to Rockford Mayor Scott White for helping to coordinate our photo shoot in the Town of Rockford. Pictured from…
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