Southern Bread Riots
Grocery shopping hurts. Always has, always will for most of us. It’s hard to make sure that we have enough to get what we need, let alone what we want, even within reason. As our system battles with low-wage employment, systemic recovery from the COVID-19 epidemic and the greed of those…
Read MoreObituaries
Kenneth Steve Baker Kenneth Steve Baker, a resident of Equality, passed away on Saturday, August 20, at Grandview Medical Center surrounded by family. Steve, age 69, was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Liz Baker. He is survived by his wife, Jean Penton Baker; daughters, Emily Johnston and Mallory Mayfield (Michael); grandchildren,…
Read MoreChemistry students enjoy hands-on lessons in lab
Chemistry students have been measuring the mass of objects with the triple beam balance, measuring the weight of objects with spring scales and measuring the length, width and height as they study mass, weight, volume, and density. Pictured are Jekayla Patterson, Samaria Owens, Andrew Williams, and Emma Whaley.
Read MoreThey’re back
Libertarians are back on the ballot in Alabama for the first time in two decades. They are showing up in more than 50 races across the state. Dr. Jimmy Blake of Jefferson County is a familiar name on the ballot since he served on the Birmingham City Council for years and ran for the U.S.…
Read MoreHappy for opportunity of co-op’s fiber optic lines
It looks as though we will continue to get our share of heavy rains, but at least we are getting sunny breaks to do a few things. We had to cut off our land-line with AT&T after 31 years. The last five years had been full of troubles; we lost phone service during a…
Read MoreRely on Christ’s strength
There was an account of some engineers many years ago on the coast of New Jersey. The bridge they were building was over the mouth of a river that emptied into the Atlantic Ocean. As they were putting down the pilings on their way across the river, they came to a place where they…
Read MoreRemembering Neighborhood Watch President Steve Baker
Union Square is in mourning this week. We have lost a great soldier of the Square, a true man of wisdom, a man of the King, the president of Union Square Neighborhood Watch, and the rock husband of sweet Mrs. Jean Baker. President Steve Baker was also the rock of Union Square’s Neighborhood Watch…
Read MoreBaylor University celebrates Spring 2022 graduates, including one from Equality
May commencement ceremonies return to Ferrell Center for first time in two years Special to the News More than 3,000 Baylor University graduates – including nearly 90 graduates who completed their degree requirements in 2020 and 2021 – received their degrees during four commencement ceremonies May 13-14 in the Ferrell Center. President Linda…
Read MoreRichville VFD hosting Labor Day fundraiser
Richville Volunteer Fire Department had a great night of bingo. They had a good attendance, and everyone had a fun time. They are still selling tickets for their Labor Day Boston Butt Sale. They are $35 with pickup on Saturday morning, September 3, from 7 to 9. Remember, they will only have what they…
Read MoreCentral High School kicks off annual voter registration drive
For the sixteenth year in a row, Central High School has been providing an opportunity for every senior government student to complete their voter registration form. We appreciate the long standing partnership with Mrs. Pinky Reichert at the Coosa County registrar’s office who works hard every year to enter all our senior registration forms into the…
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