Honoring one who gave his all
October is almost gone, and we are fast approaching November and the beginning of celebrations of numerous holidays and events. Some happy, some funny and some somber. November 1 is All Saints Day. Different religions and cultures celebrate this day in many ways. Some remember the saints for which there is no special day,…
Read MoreCentral High School ninth graders attend University of Alabama Vision Day
Thank you to Central High School counselor Ms. Long for providing an opportunity for ninth grade students to attend the University of Alabama’s Vision Day. After making their way to University of Alabama (UA) at Tuscaloosa, the Central students were welcomed at the Student Center Theatre. The ninth graders then attended a presentation on admissions and then participated…
Read MoreCentral Coosa Schools announces 2023 Homecoming representatives
Special to the News This year’s homecoming photo shoot took place at the gem of Coosa County, the fire tower complex built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, atop Flagg Mountain in the Weogufka State Forest. Thank you to Flagg Mountain Caretaker Mary Thurman for opening the gate so the ladies could drive up to the tower…
Read MoreSeniors participate in College Application Week
October 16-20 is Alabama College Application Week, which is an annual initiative in which colleges and universities waive application fees for prospective students. Students have the opportunity to apply for admission to more than 60 colleges or universities at no cost, a savings of $50 on average per school. Coosa County Schools Career Coach Keslie…
Read MoreBenefits of prayer closets
All four of our children used the King James Bible to hone their skills as they learned to read. They have cut their teeth on the church pews. Now, through prayer, they are entering into their prayer closet. That is wonderful to see. After all, our goal is to provide a spiritual upbringing for…
Read MoreWonderful local events held recently
This special quilt; featuring entwined wedding bands, wedding photos and other photos of the couple; was one of the beautiful quilts on display during the C.O.A.C.H. Memorial Quilt Walk. The gorgeous quilt was a twenty-fifth wedding anniversary gift from Tracy Brown to Ronnie and Donna Brown, and Donna Brown entered it in the Quilt…
Read MoreHistorical Society to meet Sunday afternoon
I had a short beach vacation with two of my daughters while school was out. Saturday was beautiful, and Sunday ended up really cool and windy, but it was still fun. Tonight is homecoming! They are playing B. B. Comer with the game starting at 7 p.m. with the homecoming queen crowned and the…
Read MoreBe watchful for signs of abuse, including emotional abuse
Have you seen Hughes Wholesale selling out of a “pop-up” on Highway 9 in downtown Equality? They have a variety of tools, mostly Ryobi, which I LOVE! They set up Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather and traffic permitting. They have plans to move into a building in Kellyton, date not…
Read MoreClassifieds & Legals
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Read MoreCommission approves budget, Highway Department equipment purchases
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its two-part meeting for the month of September, the County Commission spent time at both meetings reviewing the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024, as well as handling standard county business for its monthly meeting. During the first meeting it was stated that the county was still…
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