Obituaries
Barbara Jennings Funeral service for Mrs. Barbara Ann Jennings, 89, of Dadeville, was held Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Elder Congregational Christian Church. Bro. Gary Gulledge officiated. Burial followed in the Jennings Family Cemetery. Barbara passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Lake Martin Community Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on…
Read MoreJanuary 8-14, 2024
Jail population as of January 14: 34 inmates Males: 28 Females: 6 ARRESTS On January 9, Investigator Ward arrested Morgan Elaine Whetstone, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Theft of Property 1st. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $15,000 bond. On January 9, Investigator Ward arrested Tony…
Read MoreNothing can compare
The Book of Jonah always intrigues me. It reveals God’s grace to not only the sinner who has never known Him, but also to those who serve Him, yet stray away, as Jonah did. Peoples’ minds immediately go to the whale when Jonah is brought up. I tend to think of a funny story…
Read MoreHonoring two special sisters
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday celebration was very special and informative in our home on Monday, January 15, which is actually his birthday. Dr. King was the real king here on earth, and no one has proceeded him yet! We honor him with a quotation. “If you can’t fly, then run. If you…
Read MoreGood old days
Sean of the South We were in an old feed store. Granddaddy and me. Wooden floors. Sacks of Purina cattle feed. Old men, sitting around, jawing. There was actually a brass spittoon in use. I was a child at the time. Kindergarten maybe. I had no idea what the old men were talking…
Read MoreMuch happening in Equality this weekend, next weekend
Rodger Williamson wrote about preparedness in his political opinion column last week, and this week I spent a lot of time and effort preparing for the winter storm. I hung tarps at the entryway of the barn to keep the cold out and laid a lot of straw bedding for all the animals. I…
Read MoreThe great division: Part II
As promised, here is Part 2 from my column last week. Thanks for all the comments on Part 1! The Bible was removed from our schools; evolution became the approved beginning of life on earth; abortion became the standard form of birth control (even after medical birth control was made available); through funding by…
Read MoreALDOT presents road diet plan to Rockford
The preliminary plan presented by the Alabama Department of Transportation reflects a road diet anticipated for later this year when road work is done on U.S. Highway 231 in Rockford. The plan reflects turning the four-lane highway into a three-lane with a divided turning lane. Photo by Christa Jennings This closeup…
Read MoreUpward kicks off flag football, cheerleading season
Royals versus Tigers Pirates versus Rattlers Senior Upward cheerleaders Junior Upward cheerleaders Special to the News The overcast weather did not stop the kids from enjoying the opening games of the 2024 Coosa Upward flag football and cheer season this past Saturday. The season continues for the next seven weeks with games…
Read MoreTwo arrested for drug, other charges
One suspect remains at large Tony Randall Higgins Morgan Elaine Whetstone By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two individuals were arrested this week on theft and drug charges, with a third suspect still at large as of press time. On Tuesday, January 9, Sgt. Travis Ward was made aware of a…
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