Community Calendar
November 30 Please join Rockford Pharmacy, Accordia Health and Coosa County Health Department for an Open House on Thursday, November 30, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop by to see our improvements, meet our staff and learn how our collaboration is bringing high-quality healthcare closer to home! The Open House will be held at…
Read MoreThe three crosses of Golgotha
The cross of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the central theme of the gospel. “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you,…
Read MoreProblems around world remind us of Thanksgiving blessings right here in Alabama
The American tradition of Thanksgiving is special for a lot of reasons. The opportunity to celebrate our blessings with our family and friends may come to mind first. Yet, it is also a day that we are thankful for our nation and the freedoms and liberties we enjoy as U.S. citizens. With all of…
Read MoreRichville Crafters accepting donated decorations, craft supplies
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! School has been out all this week instead of the usual three-day holiday. Family get togethers, shopping, ballgames, and Christmas decorating have been on most people’s agenda this week. Hard to believe that next week’s column will be the start of December. The Richville Volunteer Fire Department had…
Read MoreNovember 13-19, 2023
Jail population as of November 19: 32 inmates Males: 29 Females: 3 ARRESTS On November 14, Deputy Scott arrested Darrin Nmn Kelly, a resident of Goodwater, on the charge of Failure to Pay. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 purge. On November 15, Investigator Middlebrooks arrested Michael Adam…
Read MoreClassifieds & Legals
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Read MoreExecution carried out for Alabama death row inmate
Death row inmate Casey McWhorter’s execution by lethal injection was carried out last Thursday, making him the second inmate to be put to death in the state this year. Special to the News The execution of Alabama death row inmate Casey A. McWhorter was carried out by lethal injection last Thursday, November…
Read MoreAlabama hunters make it two in row with no fatalities
The most important aspect of treestand safety is to remain attached to the tree at all times. Photo submitted When erecting or moving a large ladder stand, ask some of your friends for help. Photo submitted Instructors at WFF’s Hunter Education field days teach safe handling of firearms. Photo submitted…
Read MoreIRS Criminal Investigation’s Atlanta Field Office warns of romance scams
Special to the News Scammers use many tactics to separate unsuspecting victims of their identities and money. One of the tactics is the romance scam, which in 2022 affected approximately 70,000 victims with reported losses of $1.3 billion, according to a report by the Federal Trade Commission. “Investigating criminals defrauding innocent victims through romance…
Read MoreSBI investigating Oneonta PD officer-involved shooting
Special to the News On Monday, November 20, at the request of the Oneonta Police Department, special agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an officer‐involved shooting. Officers with the Oneonta Police Department responded to a call near the 1000 block of Sand Valley…
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