Providence Baptist continues seeking pastor
Please continue to pray for the tornado victims; they are still needed as they try to put their lives back together. Thankfully, the weather has not been as severe this past week. But you still need to be weather alert anytime there are watches in our area; they can turn into warnings so quickly.…
Read MoreCurrent Alabama Board of Pardons, Paroles has put public safety first
Alabama has seen so much violent crime the past couple of years that unfortunately the headlines are no longer shocking. And it was not too long ago that a triple murder by a violent parolee in Marshall County led to the Alabama Legislature enacting permanent reforms of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Before…
Read MoreEPAC live performance tonight
I grew up with potlucks, lots of potlucks. Some were with the church, some were with close family friends and their families, too many were at churches that hosted family member’s funerals. What I liked about potlucks was the fellowship, as well as the variety of food. There was food for everyone, food for…
Read MoreJanuary 16-23, 2023
Jail population as of January 23: 24 inmates Males: 22 Females: 2 ARRESTS On January 18, Captain Hammond arrested Cedric Jermaine Holley, a resident of Kellyton, for Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail on a $1,000 bond. On January 18, Deputy Scott arrested Paula Havis Kendrick,…
Read MoreObituaries
Ouida “Deanie” Maxwell A service celebrating the life and legacy of Mrs. Ouida “Deanie” Maxwell was held Monday, January 23, 2023, at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Jennings serving as eulogist. Interment followed at Peace and Goodwill Church Cemetery in Kellyton. Mrs. Oudia “Deanie” Maxwell was born May 14, 1955, in Tallapoosa County…
Read MoreTime to review your personal affairs
With the storm damage Coosa and other Alabama counties experienced this month, it should be apparent why we all need to make sure we have our personal affairs in order. Thank God Coosa County did not have any deaths; the injuries and devastation were plenty for any of us to handle. Many of our…
Read MoreMake your health a priority
Ask Accordia: All this talk about COVID-19 and flu numbers being on the rise has made me aware of my health and how important it is to take care of myself. I am a mom of two, and I help take care of my three grandchildren during the day. I know I need to…
Read MoreThoughts on debris
My sharper-than-eagle eyes are always scanning the ground; that is how I survive. The past couple of weeks have been unusual. A wad of insulation in this tree, a chunk of foam in the road, tin in the grass, tiny bits of roofing tile and flooring… there is stuff everywhere. And it keeps on…
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Read MoreEF-3 tornado causes substantial damage in southern Coosa County
Some of the damage sustained in the Nixburg community. Photo by Chris Mann There was extensive damage in the Equality and surrounding communities. Photos by Zachary Chapman By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Only 12 days into the year, Central Alabama has already had 27 confirmed tornadoes during the course of…
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