Lady Cougar volleyball celebrates Senior Night with a win
The Lady Cougar varsity volleyball team recognized their senior players in a ceremony during their last regular season home volleyball game. The night was made even more special when the senior players led their team to victory against the Childersburg Tigers with a score of 25-10 in the first set and 25-14 in the second set.…
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September 23 The Hyssongs trio will be presenting a concert of gospel music at Goodwater Baptist Church, located at 22411 Alabama Highway 9 in Goodwater, on Friday, September 23, at 7 p.m. The Hyssongs; comprised of Dell, Susan and Richard Hyssong; travels the U.S. and Canada delighting audiences with their Christ-centered message shared through the…
Read MoreScience students conduct labs both inside, outside to observe science in action
Chemistry students Jalen Corley and Kris Leonard used the chemical reaction between acetic acid and sodium bicarbonate to prove the law of conservation of mass. Physics students Zyriah Meadows and Abigail Veitch dropped golf balls off the back of the visitor bleachers and used stopwatches to time the drop. Using their data, they calculated the…
Read MoreTuna Noodle Casserole
Recipe submitted by Lydia Waters This hearty casserole is easy to put together, making it great for busy nights. It is comfort food in my family. It goes well with a wide variety of vegetables, so it’s easy to pair with a side dish you and your family will enjoy, making it a…
Read MoreRecess: Roach letter
Sent by Paul Shaw Chuck Swindoll in “Tales from the Tardy Ox Cart” tells about a man who took a dinner flight. After the stewardess had served him his meal, he unwrapped the salad and noticed right on top a rather large roach. Infuriated, enraged, he couldn’t wait to get home and write the…
Read MoreRecess: The burial
Sent by Paul Shaw An old man and woman were married for years even though they hated each other. When they had a fight screams and yelling could be heard all through the night. The neighbors feared the husband the most. They heard him tell his wife many times, “When I die, I’m going…
Read MoreStand up, speak up
When I was serving in the Pentagon I had a unique opportunity to visit the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army. I was only there briefly, but entering the office I was struck by the weight of history, and General Casey’s personal secretary asked if I would like to see some…
Read MoreDealing with Alabama’s deadliest drug
The deadliest drug problem in our state is soon to be addressed thanks to Alabama Rep. Matt Simpson, a former district attorney in Baldwin and Mobile counties. The fentanyl epidemic is a national problem that has come to our state, causing more than 1,000 deaths in Alabama in 2021 alone. That is more than…
Read MoreImportant general election dates
Sept. 14: Absentee voting process began in the Coosa County judge of probate’s office Nov. 1: Last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.) Nov. 3: Last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by hand delivery Nov. 7: Last day for a voter to…
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September 24-October 29 Meet the Republican Party candidates! Breakfast with the Candidates will be held each Saturday from Sept. 3 through Oct. 29 from 8-10 a.m. at Triple R Cafe in Rockford. You’ll never know who you will meet – local, state, or national candidates! Come break bread with us! For more information contact coosacountyrepublicans@gmail.com. …
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