Be better, not bitter
When Jesus Christ is in our lives we always possess an abundance of thanksgiving in our hearts. Or at least we should. The scale is tipped way higher on the praise side. Our thanksgiving far outweighs life’s circumstances! On one side is Jesus, and that’s all that matters. We’ve got to remember to keep…
Read MoreLiteracy Everywhere grant update
The Literacy Everywhere grant program has been busy with events both at school and in the community. Students received free Halloween-themed books at the CES Fall Festival, the Goodwater Hallelujah Night and the Rockford Community Trick-or-Treat. More than 700 books were given away! To build parent participation, parents were encouraged to upload pictures…
Read MoreLove, pray, be thankful in everything
Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. We had early Thanksgiving at Mama’s Sunday. She always does hers the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This Sunday, Charles’ family will get together at my house, or at least those that can. We usually have around 60 or so. Everybody brings a dish, so I’m not cooking for that…
Read MoreQuestions to ask your health provider
Ask Accordia: I am preparing for my first visit to Accordia Health. I want to make the most of my visit. Are there questions I should ask? Studies show that having a good patient-doctor relationship can promote better health and less overall spending on healthcare. Asking questions and providing information to your doctor, CRNP, medical…
Read MoreCentral Elementary announces Teacher/Staff of the Month for November
The staff at Central Elementary selected Beverly Hay as the staff member of the month. Mrs. Hay is a 1991 graduate of Central High School Coosa County. Mrs. Hay has been a nurse for 26 years, 20 of which she has spent as a school nurse. This is her sixth year as school nurse at Central Elementary School. Mrs. Hay says, “I enjoy taking care of the students and…
Read MoreUpcoming Equality events, plans
Equality and Nixburg News Jennifer Williamson Welcome to Nixburg and Equality community, where life is not truly slow, but at a more relaxed and comfortable pace. And eventually changes happen, and I am one of those changes, both to the community and “The Coosa County News.” I hope you find I am a…
Read MoreBoard of Education bids farewell to Gaylen Adams as newly elected board member, Jenny Kimbrell, is sworn in
Coosa County’s newest board member, Jenny Kimbrell, was sworn in at the last board meeting before Thanksgiving break. Mrs. Kimbrell is pictured with her husband, Paul, and their children, Lillie and Wyatt. Kimbrell was elected to represent the people in District 5 after Board Member Gaylen Adams announced she would retire and hence did…
Read MorePrize-winning Apple Butter
Recipe submitted by Christine Owens This season of the year is the perfect time to make some delicious apple butter to enjoy with a warm biscuit, piece of toast, or however you choose. Additionally, jars of homemade apple butter can make a nice gift for loved ones this holiday season. I hope you enjoy…
Read MoreThanksgiving blessings for Alabama after three difficult years behind us
No question these have been challenging years for the nation. The pandemic, high inflation and the spike in violent crime have been life changing for so many. Yet, as we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we can also count our blessings right here in Alabama. Our state currently has historic job growth and wages, with…
Read MoreNovember 14-20, 2022
Jail population as of November 21: 31 inmates Males: 28 Females: 3 ARRESTS On November 14, Deputy Scott arrested Jeremy Patrick Rhodes, a resident of Sylacauga, for Grand Jury Indictment Receiving Stolen Property 1st. On November 14, Captain Hammond arrested Rashad Dominek Holtzclaw, a resident of Talladega, for failure to appear in court.…
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