Science classes did not waste any time getting into lab the first week of school
Under the direction of science coach Mrs. Shelley Wood, science teachers have already had an opportunity to take their classes to the labs. Physics students Abigail Veitch and Cade Shurette use the scientific method to determine if and how variables affect the period of a pendulum. The independent variables included: the mass of the bob, length of…
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 MoreMain Street Alabama announces Aspiring tier with Russellville as program pilot
Russellville, which will be the pilot for Main Street Alabama’s new Aspiring program tier, will host a community meeting at the historic Roxy Theatre next month. Photo submitted Special to the News Main Street Alabama released a new tier of service that will be available for qualifying communities in 2023. Until then, Russellville…
Read MoreAnything clogged is not good
We’re attempting to prepare our house to put on the market for a move we’re about to make. All I can say is one word: Clutter. How did we accumulate so much seemingly meaningless stuff? I recall years ago when I could pack all my belongings into a single vehicle and be on my…
Read MoreAlabama’s Hunting 101 workshop, first step on your outdoors journey
Registration now open Immediately following the workshops, participants are encouraged to use their new skills by small game hunting on the WMA with assistance from experienced mentors. Photo by Billy Pope, ADCNR Special to the News Learning to hunt may seem out of reach for those who didn’t grow up with hunting…
Read MoreAugust 8-14, 2022
Jail population as of August 15: 37 inmates Males: 31 Females: 6 ARRESTS On August 8, Deputy Scott arrested Dakota Ryan Matson, a resident of Munford, for four counts of Failure to Appear in court. On August 8, Deputy Bradberry arrested Jason Lynn Weldon, a resident of Alexander City, for Possession of a…
Read MoreJason McCall and the future of Southern culture
I’ve been writing this column for about…two and a half years now. It’s a pretty niche topic, if you think about it. Writing about our history and culture from a modern perspective can be kinda limiting, because so much of our narrative was written by tarnished hands or subjective points of view. It’s hard…
Read MoreCheck out Rockford library
I’ve been hearing good things about the Rockford Public Library lately. Now they don’t let buzzards in very often, but they promote literacy for the community. The library has expanded its collections and has books for all ages. They are now located in the former council meeting room. And they have a mural painted…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
August 19 Join us for our next Great State Rural Clinic in Coosa County! We will be holding a FREE Dermatology Clinic and Skin Cancer Screening. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments can be made at this link: https://bit.ly/3PjNetO. Stop by on Friday, August 19, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Coosa County E-911 Center. Hosted by…
Read MoreImportance of neighbors helping neighbors
I feel fairly certain we are all concerned about our economy and the increased costs of goods. One thing everyone needs to understand is that most ALL of us are investors in the stock exchange and are stockholders in some of these major companies that are under attack. If you have a retirement fund,…
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