Obituaries
Doris Smith Edrington Andrews Doris was born in Hanover, Coosa County, to Henry and Catherine Smith. Although she was an only child, she was certainly not a lonely child, growing up with a large extended family of uncles, aunts and cousins. Doris was a devoted member of the Church of God from childhood…
Read MoreCentral High School welcomes acting coach, Ron McCall
Mr. McCall is an award-winning actor as the recipient of the 2003 Giorgee Award for Best Leading Actor in a Drama. He is also an accomplished vocalist, director and teaching artist. McCall has a wide range of experience spanning film, television and such theatre credits as “Two Wars,” “Dream Girls,” “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” “Blues for an Alabama Sky,” “Raisin in the Sun,” “Crowns,” “Blues in the Night,” “Purlie,” “Five…
Read MoreVarsity boys basketball scored win at opening home game in newly renovated Joe N. Belyeu gymnasium
The Central Cougars hosted the Horseshoe Bend Generals at their opening home game last week, taking the win against the Generals with a final score of 76-50. The Cougars started the first quarter strong scoring 24 points to 10 points for the Generals. The Cougars continued to lead in scoring in both the second…
Read MoreBetter to turn other cheek
First day of December. Wow, last first day of the month in 2023! Happy birthday to all the ones born in December. Hope everyone enjoyed last Saturday’s game or think there’s always next year! It was a hard fought game by all! I had a house full that was divided, so regardless of the…
Read MoreDrivers education program receives updated car
The drivers education program recently received an updated car to ensure the safety of the students as they are learning to drive. The benefits of a drivers education program may seem obvious since teen drivers are the highest risk group for accidents, and knowledgeable drivers keep us all safe, but a drivers education program…
Read MoreSupport small business, shop local this holiday season
I started my floor, sanded, sanded, sanded some more with some thorough sweeping and vacuuming, as well. There is some wood filling needed in a few areas. So, no stain yet, and no polyurethane, so not finished yet. Then comes the drywall on the ceiling, put in new outlet boxes and outlets, run new…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
December 2 Kellyton’s Christmas Celebration will be held Saturday, December 2, from 5-8 p.m. at the Kellyton Civic Complex, located at 145 Church Street, Kellyton. Enjoy shopping for yourself or others with a variety of vendors in the gift shop area; purchase baked goods and other homemade treats in the sweet shop; and let the…
Read MoreColumbiana man dies week after crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:32 a.m. Sunday, November 19, has claimed the life of a Columbiana man. Charles N. Turner, 44, was critically injured when the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, in which he was a passenger, left the roadway and struck a tree. Turner was not using a…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch meets, eats Monday
My niece Carrie, center, with her son, Tee, and brother, Johnny. Who’s rolling with the Tide? Roll Tide Roll! Union Square’s Thanksgiving/Christmas meal meeting is Monday, December 4, at 6 p.m. All neighbors are welcome. Thanksgiving Day is over; however, not thanksgiving. We have many things to…
Read MoreOffer prayers of thanksgiving always
Some people like turkey for Thanksgiving. Others prefer ham. Then there are those who like both during their traditional Thanksgiving meal. More power to all of them! We’re free to eat whichever meat we desire without our conscience bothering us. It is one of the perks to living in the current dispensation. But God…
Read More