Grateful for new ambulance
If this week has shown me anything it is that we have a great new ambulance service, and the Equality Volunteer Fire Department could use more volunteers. An accident in downtown Equality did have lots of locals who showed up on the scene while waiting on the first responders; they need to show up…
Read MoreGates of Heaven
Sent by Paul Shaw After a long illness, a woman died and arrived at the Gates of Heaven. While she was waiting for Saint Peter to greet her, she peeked through the gates. She saw a beautiful banquet table. Sitting all around were her parents and all the other people she had loved and…
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Dorothy “Dot” Johns Futral Funeral service for Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Johns Futral, 94, of Goodwater, was Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the New Providence Baptist Church. Tim Green officiated. Burial followed in the Smyrna Cemetery. Mrs. Futral passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at her residence. She was born on March 25, 1929,…
Read MoreJuly 3-9, 2023
Jail population as of July 10, 2023: 37 inmates Males: 36 Females: 1 ARRESTS On July 4, Deputy Scott arrested Rodney Quindez Robinson of Kellyton for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail on a $4,500 bond. On July 9, Deputy Payton arrested Dontreal…
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Capital improvements around Central Coosa campus completed in time for upcoming school year
Keith Bullard Football Stadium recently received multiple upgrades to its facilities. The most noticeable is the 1,600 square foot Cougar Field House. For decades the football team has trekked up and down the hill before, during and after games to the field house adjacent to the former Central High School. Athletics now have a…
Read MoreAlabama Department of Public Health issues 2023 fish consumption advisories
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). ADEM, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources collected samples of specific fish species for analysis from various…
Read MoreExpect to see alligators throughout Alabama
Although alligators are more abundant in south Alabama, the protected species can be found throughout the state. Photo submitted The City of Huntsville is adding signage to inform the public about the presences of alligators. Photo submitted Feeding alligators is against the law and can cause the animals to lose their fear of…
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Read MoreColumn Notice
Because of unfortunate circumstances beyond their control, there is no “Union Square News” by Ruby Johnson or “In my Humble Opinion” by Jodi McDade this week. Both columnists hope to return to share their community news and opinions, respectively, in next week’s edition.
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