Bittersweet month of October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I pray for all victims and honor them by cutting my hair. I have mentioned in my column before that October is a bittersweet month for me. First I lost my mother and younger brother in October (bitter). However, I was saved in October (sweet) under the leadership…
Read MoreDiscouragement
In I Kings 19:4 we read that Elijah “requested for himself that he might die.” Why did Elijah desire to die, especially after his great defeat over the 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (I Kings 18)? Discouragement! Even though God had just given the prophet Elijah a great victory, the wicked Jezebel…
Read MoreLady Cougar volleyball celebrates Senior Night
The Lady Cougar varsity volleyball team recognized their six senior players in a ceremony during their last regular season home game this week at the recently renovated Joe N. Belyeu Gymnasium. Markee Goff has played volleyball for four years and was escorted by her mom, Kimberly Burks, and her grandmother, Joan Burks. Keira Hilyer has also played volleyball for four…
Read MoreAttorney General Marshall announces conviction of former Legislator David Cole
Special to the News On Tuesday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of former Representative David Wayne Cole, who was ordered to pay $52,885.79 in restitution to the State General Fund, and serve 60 days in the Madison County Jail, in addition to resigning his legislative seat which was vacated upon his arrest…
Read MoreCookin’ on the Coosa MacDown to be held in Wetumpka tomorrow
Mac and cheese competition to be held tomorrow in Wetumpka Special to the News Join us on Saturday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Merchants Alley in Wetumpka for an unforgettable mac and cheese celebration. Indulge in culinary delights, community fun and fundraising for the Family Sunshine Center, or FSC.…
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Obituaries
Douglas Bivin Jr. Douglas Bivin Jr., age 67, of Goodwater, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Douglas is survived by his wife, Donna Kay Bivin; daughter, Dena Yearwood (Marc); step-son, Jeff Scott (Monica); step-daughter, Karen Scott Wilson; step-daughter, Angel Scott West (Willie); brother, Andy Bivin (Carolyn); eight grandchildren, Hunter Scott, Andrew Scott, Savannah…
Read MoreWhat newspapers do
Editorial by Eric Meyer Editor and publisher, “Marion County (Kansas) Record” “Newspapers are dead,” a solemn but dubious audience of students heard. “In 10 years, they’ll be gone altogether.” We’ve all heard the grim assessment. But it didn’t come this year, when corporate greed downsized far too many newsrooms. It didn’t come 15 years…
Read MoreThe Town of Rockford receives grant funds from Alabama Power’s Good Roots program. Pictured from left are Council members Robert Smith, Shirley Ogle, Lynn Anne Castleberry, Mayor Scott White, Councilmember Nieshia Whetstone, Steve Marlowe with Alabama Power, and Councilmember Cordarius Lee. Photo by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its…
Read MoreScience students take their annual field trip to Flagg Mountain
Special to the News On Friday, September 29, Mr. Mitchell’s biology, earth and space science, and environmental science students went on a field trip to Flagg Mountain in the Weogufka State Forest, located right here in Coosa County. The weather was perfect for an outdoor day of learning. Forester John Goff talked…
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