The Christian citizen in a complicated world
Scripture doesn’t give us all the details we’d like to know about church and state. For example, St. Paul said we must obey civil government since it’s ordained of God, operating as His agent of justice to punish wrong (Romans 13). This is especially problematic since we believe Nero ruled Rome at the time.…
Read MoreCommission meeting audio – May 2026
Audio from the May 12, 2026, Coosa County Commission meeting Part 1, through dismissing into executive session: Part 2, after the executive session through the end of the meeting: For the article covering this meeting, click here.
Read MoreCommission approves items, discusses finances
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its May and June meetings, the County Commission approved a variety of numerous items and discussed and took action regarding financial matters. District 4 Commissioner Matthew Reams participated in his first County Commission meeting in June. Commissioner John Forbus was absent from the meeting, and all other…
Read MoreHappy Independence Day
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Rockford joined the throngs of municipalities in celebrating the United States’ Independence Day and semiquincentennial, honoring 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted. The town has patriotic decorations up throughout town and held a special celebration event last Saturday, June 27,…
Read MoreChildren’s author returns to Goodwater Library
Special to the News Award-winning children’s book author and Alabama native Negrita Smart made a return visit to Goodwater Public Library for the last day of its annual Summer Reading Program. In addition to a read-aloud of one of Smart’s books, participating youth enjoyed a craft and activity time as the library concluded its…
Read MoreBoE approves resignations, new hires
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a called meeting held June 17, the Board of Education approved resignations and some new hires ahead of its regular monthly meeting. With Board members Joe Belyeu and Sharon Coffman absent from the called meeting, the remaining members unanimously approved all personnel matters. That included three approved resignations.…
Read More“Safe Roads. Safe Waters. Safe Fourth.”: ALEA announces holiday enforcement, safety efforts ahead of historic 250th Independence Day celebration
Special to the News As Alabamians prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging all travelers to prioritize safety on both roadways and waterways during what is expected to be one of the busiest Fourth of July holiday periods in history. This year’s celebration carries…
Read MoreMunford woman injured in Hatchet Creek boat crash
Special to the News A two-vessel crash that occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. Friday, June 26, resulted in two individuals being ejected and one injury. Natasha L. Holt, 38, of Munford, who was a passenger in the 17-foot Bumblebee Bass boat, was ejected when the Bumblebee collided with the 17-foot Nova Bass boat, operated by…
Read MoreJune monthly column: Don’t mistake momentum for merit in college sports reform
By U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville I spent nearly 40 years coaching football, including more than two decades as a head coach in the SEC, the Big 12, and the American Athletic Conference. I recruited thousands of student-athletes, worked with university presidents, athletic directors, conference commissioners, and NCAA officials. Along the way, I learned…
Read MoreObituaries
Benjamin Drake Barrett Funeral service for Mr. Benjamin Drake Barrett, 22, of Dadeville, will be Friday, July 3, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Clinton Branch will officiate. Burial will follow in the Smyrna Cemetery. Ben Barrett; a kindhearted, funny, and intelligent young man; passed away on Monday, June…
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