God’s plan or man’s plan
“Just accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior!” This sounds appealing, simple and good to our ears. We hear this phrase on the internet, the radio and from denominational pulpits, BUT it is NOT found in the Bible! This appears to be man’s plan, but NOT God’s. The apostle Peter admonished, “If any man speak,…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
April 4 Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Association’s biannual meeting will be held April 4 at 10 a.m. at the church. All members please attend. Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We have now started a study on “Revelation.” Join us for class held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship…
Read MoreADPH asks for input to improve health in your local community
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) mission is to promote, protect and improve Alabama’s health and provide the people of Alabama with the highest quality service possible. To reach this goal, ADPH would like to hear from its residents! The 2026 Community Health Opinion Survey is part of the State…
Read MoreTurn around, look at me
An old fable tells of a frog who envied his pond friends, the geese, when they prepared to fly south in the winter and escape arctic temperatures. The more he pondered, an idea formed in his head. The frog asked two geese to hold a stick between their beaks. He would clamp onto it with…
Read MoreFebruary monthly column: Taking back the American dream
By Sen. Tommy Tuberville Americans across the country are preparing for tax season as W-2s make their way to everyone’s mailboxes. People often compare filling out their tax forms to learning a new language because of how stressful and confusing it can be. However, this year, I’m proud to say that Alabamians will be bringing…
Read MoreCCCTC Parent Night a success
On February 12 the Coosa County Career Tech Center (CCCTC) and Literacy Everywhere-Coosa County Schools partnered for a parent literacy night. We were delighted to have a great night meeting our students’ parents and talking with them about the benefits of Career Tech Education (CTE) courses and all of the opportunities available through Career and Technical Student Organizations. Mrs. Masters, project director for the Literacy…
Read MoreGov. Ivey signs law opening classroom doors to Alabama veterans
Special to the News On Tuesday Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 149, one of her legislative priorities, into law, creating a new pathway for military veterans to serve Alabama students in the classroom. “Service is woven into the fabric of who we are as a state and as a nation, and by…
Read MoreChild nutrition staff, students celebrate National School Breakfast Week
Child nutrition staff and students celebrated National School Breakfast Week with Built by School Breakfast, Wake up Wednesday – Hats On for School Breakfast. According to the Alabama School Nutrition Association, the campaign aims to “highlight the critical role school breakfast plays in student success.” Our child nutrition staff went above and beyond and made the event fun…
Read MoreThe princess and the Dollar General
Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a great big old castle. She was very beautiful, with long, flowy hair, and her teeth were really nice, too. Nice and straight. The princess had everything she wanted. Whenever she lacked, she snapped her fingers and said, “Bring me…!” and then she…
Read MoreGov. Ivey signs screen time limits for early childhood education programs into law
Special to the News On Wednesday Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act, limiting electronic screen access in early childhood education and licensed childcare facilities. The Act is one of the governor’s 2026 legislative priorities. “Video screen access in classrooms can boost learning skills among our young children,…
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