Concerns for abandoned animals
To the Sorry Person, Who abandoned the mother dog and her puppies north of Rockford. They were not only malnourished, but the condition of their fur and skin showed they had received no care through the time they had been with you – their entire lives up to the time you dumped them and drove…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces former Akron town clerk convicted, ordered to pay $110,000 in restitution
Special to the News On Monday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of former Akron Town Clerk Diann Taylor on felony ethics and theft charges. Taylor, 43, of Akron, appeared in Hale County Circuit Court and pleaded guilty to allegations in an indictment charging her with using her office or official position for…
Read MoreJuly 31 – August 6, 2023
Jail population as of August 6: 41 inmates Males: 40 Females: 1 ARRESTS On August 1, Deputy Middlebrooks arrested Christin Elizabeth Haynes, a resident of Equality, for Harassment. She was booked into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On August 2, Deputy Middlebrooks arrested Daniel Craig Barnett, a resident of Rockford,…
Read MoreObituaries
Charles Richard “Ricky” Taylor Memorial service for Mr. Charles Richard “Ricky” Taylor, 44, of Goodwater, was Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Ricky was born on November 7, 1978, in Houston, Texas, and passed away on August 2, 2023, in Goodwater. Ricky was an intelligent, passionate and…
Read MoreWelcome back to school, Coosa County students
Thank you to the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office, as well as multiple community organizations, churches and parents who were on hand to welcome Coosa County students back to school this week. Coosa County schools provided each student with a box of basic school supplies so every student could start the school year off prepared.…
Read MoreGod can multiply little into much
God can take a little and make it into a lot. For example, God fed thousands with a child’s five loaves and two fishes. He miraculously multiplied what seemed to be a small amount to feed the masses. When the disciples were contemplating how the crowd could be fed, Andrew spoke up and said…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
August 17 Kent and Angel Cooper will be facilitating a Bible study on the book of Corinthians, titled “Delving into Corinthians,” beginning Thursday, August 17, at 6 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, located at 756 County Road 150, Sylacauga, 35151. There is no curriculum to purchase for this facilitated class, and it is open to…
Read MoreCouple to begin Corinthians Bible study
Special to the News A couple will be facilitating a Bible study starting next week on the book of Corinthians, titled “Delving into Corinthians.” This is a facilitated class, so everyone is encouraged to bring input and participate. This class is also for all denominations, so everyone is welcome. Kent and Angel Cooper will…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
August 1-Sept. 2 The Equality Volunteer Fire Department is holding a Labor Day Fundraiser: Boston Butt and Rib Sale. Boston Butts are $35, and a rack of ribs is $30. Orders are being taken now, and pick up will be September 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the old fire station. Orders may…
Read MoreCoosa Fancy now offering fall CSA
As many know I have a full-time job, not the store, but that, too, is a full-time job. I have worked in my career field for more than three decades while raising two children alone and going to school at night obtaining my master’s degree. I have overcome many challenges; the hardest was having…
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