Special church events being held Sunday
I’m back! Sorry about no column last week; I was on a cruise in Alaska, and the internet was terrible. Even the purchased ship internet was very spotty. I want to wish happy birthday to all those celebrating this month, including my brother Jackie today and my youngest daughter, Charlene, next week. It had…
Read MoreAugust 1-7, 2022
Jail population as of August 8: 39 inmates Males: 30 Females: 9 ARRESTS On August 1, Deputy Ward arrested Eugene Lashaun Tuck, a resident of Goodwater, for Failure to Appear in court. On August 2, Deputy Mitchell arrested Jason Michael Ard, a resident of Kellyton, for Chemical Endangerment of a Child and Probation…
Read MoreJason McCall
Jason McCall is a fascinating poet and native of the State of Alabama. I’ll tell y’all more about him next week. This week, however, one of his poems caught my eye, and I’d like to share it with you: “My Great-great-great-great Grandfather was a Railroad Man who Owned my Great-great-great-great Grandmother and Shares my…
Read MoreCoosa County Animal Shelter Donation Drive
Graphic info: Goal: $70,000 Current amount raised: $69,000 Our thanks to the Goodwater Town Council and Mayor Lonnie Caldwell for their $5,000 commitment to the shelter! The Coosa County Animal Shelter is continuing its donation drive to help the shelter become a reality. Donations can be made via Venmo on the…
Read MoreGood news that makes my heart glad
I noticed some dead dogwood trees at the cemetery. This will make a bad first impression on our beloved town, or a bad last impression, or a bad first impression of a last impression. Who cares for these trees anyway? And can they be replaced with something healthy? Like crepe myrtles that are nearly impossible…
Read MoreCommunity leaders, supporters, furry friends greeted Coosa County students as they headed back to school this week
With full backpacks and smiles, students headed back to school Tuesday, but school staff were not the only ones greeting students with smiles, hand shakes and high fives. Many in the community came out to welcome the students back to school including the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office, Brittany Hogan and Pastor Todd with Empowered to…
Read MoreGod’s sufficient grace
Respirators are machines that do the breathing for you. If you are in the hospital and there is a problem with your breathing, they put you on a respirator. If that happens, but you insist on breathing on your own, the respirator does you no good. There’s only one thing you can do with…
Read MoreObituaries
Donald “Dino” Hardman Funeral service for Mr. Donald “Dino” Hardman, 51, of Alexander City, was Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Hillview Memorial Park. Mr. Hardman passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Russell Medical. He was born on August 13, 1970, in Alexander…
Read MoreTime to weep; time to laugh
Shelia (Reen) Daniel, from Coosa County, enjoys a special birthday celebration. Photo submitted Shelia (Reen) Daniel of Coosa County celebrates her birthday with family and friends. Photo submitted Union Square and Rockford Church of God send their condolences and prayers to the Hardman families in the loss of…
Read MoreKellyton Council approves animal shelter donation
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer In addition to being the first community in the county to have an established official Safer Place for inclement weather, the Town of Kellyton is once again coming in first. Following action taken during Tuesday evening’s Town Council meeting, Kellyton is now the first in the county…
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