Obituaries
John Bragg Grice John Bragg Grice, age 83, of Goodwater, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. John is survived by his son, Terry Grice (Chasity); two daughters, Danette Nelson (Jerry), Tina Alexander (Kenny); two brothers, James Grice (Jeanine), Frank Grice; sister Betty Gallman; six grandchildren, Bailey Grice (Sarah), Brady Grice, Cody Alexander, Adam…
Read MoreSecretary of State Wes Allen delivers testimony before U.S. Senate
Special to the News Secretary of State Wes Allen testified before and answered the questions of members of the U.S. Senate on the topic of election administration and integrity Tuesday, March 12. Alabama’s own Sen. Katie Britt introduced Secretary Allen to the committee. “I was honored to introduce my friend, Secretary of State…
Read MorePray for Rockford, others
2024 is the year to speak up and tell the truth. We must stand up and speak up. Can I please get some prayer warriors to help me pray for the Town of Rockford? There is a very heavy spirit in Rockford, and it is not good. It is so heavy and thick that…
Read MoreSeek God in every facet of life
This whole selling the house thing (and getting into a new one) is crazy! I’m thankful for God’s direction in it, along with the efforts from our sharp realtor, Sam Spurlin. Sam did a wonderful job of getting us into our home on Hillabee Road in Alex City around seven or eight years ago,…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
February 7-April 10 Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama Inc., or VCCA, along with the Coosa County Extension Office and Chamber of Commerce, is sponsoring a free income tax assistance program. Certified and trained tax preparers will provide tax assistance and electronic filing of income tax forms free of charge in Rockford every Wednesday beginning February…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
March 23-24 The Rockford Church of Christ is hosting a Spring Revival March 23-24 with Mark Bass of Vermillion, Ohio, doing the preaching. Saturday’s service will be at 7 p.m., and Sunday’s will be at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. The church is located at 8997 U.S. Highway 231 in Rockford close to Dollar General.
Read MoreResponsible dog ownership
Let’s talk dog ownership and being a responsible dog owner. Those that know me and have visited Jenny’s General Store over the past few years know I had owned a dog and loved her dearly. My son picked her out when she was 10 weeks old from a rescue in Birmingham. When she passed…
Read MoreFinding home, embracing power of community
Having been exposed to many unique situations through being both an Army brat and marrying within it gives me endless opportunities for reflection. After my husband’s 27-year military career came to a close, we embarked on an adventure of self-discovery in Florida and stumbled upon the perfect home just one mile from the vast…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces nearly $150 million for broadband expansion, impacting 48 Alabama counties
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced the awarding of nearly $150 million to continue the expansion of high-speed internet service to unserved areas across Alabama, including Coosa County. The 66 Capital Projects Fund grants totaling $148.3 million were awarded to 16 internet service providers that will expand high-speed internet availability to…
Read MoreGambling and a lottery
The Alabama Senate passed a gambling constitutional amendment this past Thursday, March 7. Although the Bible warns against the love of money and get-rich-quick schemes, nowhere in the Bible does it call gambling a sin. Following Thomas Jefferson’s advice on a “wall of separation between the church and the state,” the topics of gambling and…
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