Bartram exhibit starts tour of Alabama State Parks
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources As one of the first people to experience Alabama’s incredible diversity of landscapes and wildlife, 18th century explorer William Bartram traversed much of central and south Alabama during a three-year period of exploration from 1775-1778. He extensively documented the…
Read MoreCongratulations to Jordan Bryant for being named Central High School Teacher of the Month
Ms. Bryant is a special education teacher at Central High School who works with our eleventh and twelfth grade students. Besides supporting the students in their academic classes, Ms. Bryant also teaches life transition classes. Ms. Bryant says she focuses on helping her students develop life skills, confidence and independence as they prepare for life after high school. When asked what she…
Read MoreWhat is saving faith?
The Bible defines faith as, “…the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Verse 6 of the same chapter reads, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that…
Read MoreCertifiably old
Our Alabama Baptist campsite at Shocco Springs is a gorgeous place, and I’ve enjoyed every event I’ve attended there. Several years ago, I attended a two-day training course for pastors. A conference for senior adults was on site at the same time. I saw that the other group was having a concert that night when…
Read MoreNot all change is good
I was born and raised in Coosa County by a strong powerful woman of God, Beatrice Johnson. Not to brag, but it’s a fact. I was delivered by the greatest doctor of all time, Dr. William H. Goff of Rockford/Coosa County, whom everyone knows and loved. Yes, we had a doctor…
Read More2026: The year of kindness
Hi! I hope everyone has had enough fun, food, family, and football. Let’s get the New Year rolling. I started with reading today’s (January 2) paper, and there are a few things to which I want to respond. First, I was excited to read about the upcoming elections until I got stuck thinking about…
Read MoreRichville VFD to host bingo tomorrow
School is back in session! So, watch for those big yellow buses stopping and kids crossing the road. It seems like once you come back from Christmas vacation, the school year is on a downhill slide, especially for those seniors and their families. Don’t forget the first 2026 bingo at Richville Volunteer Fire Department…
Read MoreGuardian dog missing in Equality
Welcome to 2026. I hope it is a good year for all of us and our community. Unfortunately for me it has had a rough start. Rodger and I went out of town to visit family and used electric fence collars on the dogs with great success. After we returned, I needed to charge…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
Weekly The Goodwater Youth Development and Recreational Center is open to the public weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and practice days for the travel ball team are those same days from 5 to 6 p.m. Cheerleader practice is held on Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information, call 256-743-1252.…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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