You swore an oath
The U.S. Constitution, along with its subsequent amendments, is the document that created the federally elected position of a representative to Congress. At the start of each new Congress, the speaker of the house will direct the members to rise, and the aath is administered to the entire House of Representatives as follows: “I do…
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Brenda Faye Futral Funeral service for Mrs. Brenda Faye Futral, 58, of Goodwater, will be Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Scott Railey will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.…
Read MoreJuly 25-31, 2022
Jail population as of August 1: 35 inmates Males: 27 Females: 8 ARRESTS On July 26, Deputy Keel arrested Kaitlyn Marie Streets of Rockford for Chemical Endangerment of a Child and Child Abuse. On July 27, Deputy Keel arrested Annalisa Nicole Allison of Clanton for Chemical Endangerment of a Child. On July 28,…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY 08/08/2022 TUESDAY 08/09/2022 WEDNESDAY 08/10/2022 THURSDAY 08/11/2022 FRIDAY 08/12/2022 Teacher Work Day 1st Day of School for Students *Breakfast:Muffins, Fruit *Lunch: Corndog, Baked Beans, Romaine Salad, Fruit *Breakfast:Grilled Cheese, Fruit *Lunch: Cheeseburger, French Fries, Lettuce/Tomato, Romaine Salad, Fruit *Breakfast:Cinnamon Bun, Fruit *Lunch: French Bread Pizza, Broccoli, Romaine Salad, Fruit *Breakfast:Breakfast Pizza, Fruit *Lunch:…
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Read MoreWas “justice” really served?
I’ll take the names out of it so it’s not so personal. Last week the state executed a man who killed his ex-girlfriend in 1994 – 28 years ago. He was put to death by lethal injection, which is supposedly the most humane procedure to put someone to death. The officials involved said, “Justice…
Read MoreAG Marshall statement on execution of murderer Joe James
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall issued the following statement last Thursday night after the execution of Joe Nathan James Jr. at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore: “Justice has been served. Joe James was put to death for the heinous act he committed nearly three decades ago: the cold-blooded murder of…
Read MoreStudents participating in summer ACT prep make impressive gains in ACT scores
Facilitator of the program, Jacques Mitchell, shared the following: This summer, Central High School was excited to offer rising students the opportunity to enhance their educational intellect through the continued partnership with The Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE) Program. SAFE paid for all students’ enrollment! This opportunity encompassed an ACT Test Preparation class that…
Read MoreAll K-12 students will receive a supply kit; K-4 will be welcomed with new desks
Coosa County schools used funding to ensure every student has basic school supplies to start off the new school year. On the first day of school every student in K-12 will receive a kit which includes essentials such as paper, binders, folders, pens, pencils, etc. Pictured are the elementary and high school kits, which…
Read MoreFun, successful Water Day
The Rockford Church of God family sends special thanks to Rockford’s great Mayor Scott White and the Town of Rockford for helping make the Water Day 2022 successful, and we also congratulate him and his wife on their new baby boy. We appreciate everything the mayor did. It was worth it all. The children…
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