FEMA teams working in Alabama
Special to the News FEMA is meeting survivors where they are to help jump start their recovery from the January 12 severe storms and tornadoes. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are going door to door in impacted neighborhoods to help individuals apply for FEMA assistance. Using mobile technology, DSA personnel can help survivors…
Read MoreDisaster relief: Understanding your FEMA letter
Special to the News Disaster survivors in Autauga, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, and Hale counties who applied for assistance from FEMA will receive an eligibility determination letter from FEMA in the mail or via email. The letter will explain the individual’s application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully…
Read MoreIncrease still comes from God
Jesus expresses a sense of urgency in discussing the harvest with his disciples. The time is now – not later – to exert maximum effort to reach souls for the Lord. Sowing the seeds of truth will pay off! In many instances, the one who sows may not see the fruit appear right away.…
Read MoreThe chains they revere
Inspired by the 1814 Defence of Fort M’Henry, Francis Scott Key referred to our nation as “the land of the free and the home of the brave” in his poem, later retitled “The Star Spangled Banner” and our national anthem. 208 years later, if we were to have a nation-wide contest for someone to write…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
January 28 The grand opening and open house of the Coosa County Animal Shelter will be held Saturday, January 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the shelter in Stewartville. Please join us on this fun day to christen the county’s new animal shelter. There will be a ribbon cutting and refreshments. Chili will…
Read MoreCorrection
There was a typo inadvertently overlooked in the article titled “Death investigation underway for Goodwater man” in last week’s edition. The article incorrectly stated that Mr. Braswell had been shot on County Road 152. It should have read County Road 52. We apologize for any inconvenience and are happy to set the record straight.
Read MoreThank you
The family of Mrs. Ouida “Deanie” Maxwell acknowledges with great appreciation all acts of kindness and sympathy during our time of sickness and bereavement. A special thanks to Dr. Edward Hill and his staff and the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital (UAB.) We pray God’s blessings continue to shine down on all of…
Read MoreCoosa shelter’s open house tomorrow
The Coosa County Animal Shelter logo has been painted on the building by Hunter Ray. The Coosa County Animal Shelter is busily preparing for tomorrow’s festivities and officially opening its facility for business next week. While Coosa County has needed an animal shelter for a long time and the shelter may have “been a…
Read MoreFond memories of loved ones
This past week has been a little difficult for me, thinking of loved ones who have left us here and the pain in my knee that caused me to use a cane. It reminded me of words that Mrs. Peggy once said to me. She said, “Ruby, it’s no fun getting old.” Although she…
Read MoreHistorical societies great assets, need more participation
Most of you know I am not originally from Coosa County. My husband and I moved here almost 25 years ago so, since I don’t have at least five generations buried here, I am a relative “newcomer”! But, once we got here and started looking into Larry’s genealogy, we did learn that he WAS…
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