Benson celebrates 33 years at First Baptist
Congratulations to Union Square’s Sherry Shaw on her forever first-place winning on the World of Wheels car show in Birmingham the weekend of January 30, and also happy belated birthday to her on the last of February. Sorry, I am late on everything lately. I have been under the weather, death in the…
Read MoreA daily battle
No one is exempt! No matter how long you have been a Christian, rich or poor, male or female, adult or child, the devil never gives up on you. This warning is found in I Peter 5:8, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he…
Read MoreCWD cases remain localized in Northwest Alabama
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources The results of CWD (chronic wasting disease) monitoring from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division include nine whitetail deer that tested positive in the 2025-2026 season. The good news is the disease remains…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt receives Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2026 Hometown Hero award
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, accepted the 2026 Hometown Hero award from the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM). This award honors Britt for her commitment to strengthening communities and improving the quality of life for local residents. “Each and every day…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
April 4 Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Association’s biannual meeting will be held April 4 at 10 a.m. at the church. All members please attend. Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We have now started a study on “Revelation.” Join us for class held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship…
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“Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.” – James 2:19
Read MoreFind time for things you enjoy
I have decided to not have a full garden this year for numerous reasons, as well as cutting back on a couple of other activities that I enjoy doing. Somebody said they hope this means I am taking care of me, but sadly cutting out the activities I enjoy doing is not taking care…
Read MoreMarch 9-15, 2026
Jail population as of March 15: 53 inmates Males: 44 Females: 9 ARRESTS On March 11, Deputy Brown arrested Broderick Markeith Whetstone, a citizen of Daviston, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. Subject was processed in the Coosa County Jail with a $500 cash bond. On March 12, Deputy Moeser arrested…
Read MoreVarious community events to support
How about this weather? While getting snow in March is not usual, we have had it occur in the past. But to get snow when the day before was in the upper 70s is very unusual. In a little over 24-hour period we did experience all four seasons! By the time this is published…
Read MoreTwo arrested on contraband charges near Ventress Correctional Facility
Special to the News On Wednesday, March 18, ADOC K-9 and the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office arrested two subjects in the vicinity of Ventress Correctional Facility. At approximately 6:42 a.m., ADOC K-9 was notified that a Barbour County deputy was on scene at the Department of Human Resources in Clayton, Ala., with two subjects…
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