Westwater Resources files key environmental permit for Coosa Graphite Project
Coosa Riverkeeper expresses concerns By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer On Monday; following years of work, processes and procedures; Westwater Resources announced that it has filed an application for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination, or NPDES, permit with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for its Coosa Graphite Project in the Weogufka area of Coosa…
Read MoreCoosa Forestry Commission: Tree saplings find forever homes
Special to the News By Dr. Shannon Davis Director, Coosa County Extension On Friday, February 27, the Alabama Forestry Commission-Coosa County held its Tree Give Away at the Rockford Event Center in partnership with the Coosa Soil & Water Conservation District and the Coosa Extension office. The event is held annually and took…
Read More2026 Bright Ideas Grant recipients awarded
Special to the News Interactive explorations of biological systems, engaging activities investigating the structure and functions of leaves and algae and experiential lessons designed to build career awareness and practical preparation skills are just a few of the opportunities made possible through Central Alabama Electric Cooperative’s (CAEC) Bright Ideas Grant Program in 2026. The…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
March 7 The Equality Volunteer Fire Department Board would like to thank the community for all their continued support of the Equality VFD with a Community Appreciation Day, to be held March 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come join us for a hamburger or hot dog. The Board also invites any candidates in…
Read MoreAlabama leaders delivering good results for public education students
For decades, Southern states have chronically ranked at the bottom of the nation when it comes to academic achievement. State leaders across the South have made education their top priority, yet test scores remained abysmal, and students have suffered because of the education they were receiving. But now three states; Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana;…
Read MoreObituaries
William Steve Butler William Steve Butler, 80, passed away on March 1, 2026. Born on January 4, 1946, in Sylacauga, William was a resident of Goodwater. William is survived by his daughters, Lisa Joy Darby and Christy Lightsey, and his son, Kelvin Steve Butler; as well as his grandchildren, Brittany Darby, Hallee Jayde, Lauren…
Read MoreGod’s plan or man’s plan
“Just accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior!” This sounds appealing, simple and good to our ears. We hear this phrase on the internet, the radio and from denominational pulpits, BUT it is NOT found in the Bible! This appears to be man’s plan, but NOT God’s. The apostle Peter admonished, “If any man speak,…
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…
Read MoreADPH asks for input to improve health in your local community
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) mission is to promote, protect and improve Alabama’s health and provide the people of Alabama with the highest quality service possible. To reach this goal, ADPH would like to hear from its residents! The 2026 Community Health Opinion Survey is part of the State…
Read MoreTurn around, look at me
An old fable tells of a frog who envied his pond friends, the geese, when they prepared to fly south in the winter and escape arctic temperatures. The more he pondered, an idea formed in his head. The frog asked two geese to hold a stick between their beaks. He would clamp onto it with…
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