Paws in the pew
Someone recommended a Facebook group for Southern Baptist pastors. The recommender forewarned it would give thoughtful opinion, good humor and genuine frustration! And he’s correct. Some responders are dogmatic about things, seeming not to realize that the nation’s largest evangelical body has leaders with different opinions. And speaking of dogmatic, a pastor wrote recently…
Read MoreKellyton adopts noise ordinance, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Kellyton Town Council addressed old and new business during its August meeting, including a noise ordinance the Council had adopted. With no meeting in July because of the lack of a quorum, during last month’s meeting Mayor Johnny Sharpe reported that Noise Ordinance 2026-05-05 was adopted and…
Read MoreWild Pig Workshop being held next Saturday in Weogufka
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Hunters, farmers and residents in Coosa County and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to attend a free workshop next weekend to learn more about wild pigs, their increase in numbers and expansion of their range through the nation. The Wild Pig Workshop is being held through a…
Read MoreConservation event for Coosa landowners to be held Thursday
Special to the News The Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation District will host “Conservation in Coosa County” on Thursday, September 10, at The Old Rockford School, located at 8840 Coosa County Road 18. Coosa County landowners can meet with agriculture, conservation, forestry, and wildlife agencies to learn about available programs and services. Invited agencies…
Read MoreHanover VFD awarded $10,000 grant
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Hanover Volunteer Fire Department was one of only seven volunteer fire departments in the state to recently be awarded a $10,000 grant to purchase equipment to improve firefighter and community safety. The grants are part of the 2026 Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, which is a partnership between State…
Read MoreCentral Coosa designated as an Official Alabama Semiquincentennial School
Special to the News In honor of its commitment to commemorating and educating students about America’s 250th birthday, Central Coosa has been designated an Official Alabama Semiquincentennial School. A decades-long collaboration between Central High School seniors and Central Elementary third graders has even more meaning this year as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. Twelfth…
Read MoreHarpersville hosts data center informational session
Staff Report More than 130 residents of Harpersville and surrounding areas gathered Monday for the first informational session on data centers and their potential impacts on infrastructure, the environment, zoning, and the community. This series of meetings is planned over the coming six months to help the Town Council and residents better understand…
Read MoreConservation event for Coosa landowners to be held Thursday
Special to the News The Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation District will host “Conservation in Coosa County” on Thursday, September 10, at The Old Rockford School, located at 8840 Coosa County Road 18. Coosa County landowners can meet with agriculture, conservation, forestry, and wildlife agencies to learn about available programs and services. Invited agencies…
Read MoreHow can we encourage each other in our faith?
Jenna, 6, says, “If someone is feeling sad about God, you could give them a brownie and say a Bible verse.” That’s actually not bad advice. Brownies and Bible verses are a strong combination! In Romans 1:8-15, Paul writes to the Christians in Rome by telling them he is thankful for them. He says,…
Read MoreThe gospel according to Morgan
Over the years, I’ve written about Morgan many times, keeping notes on many of the conversations Morgan and I have had, so I’d never forget the things she told me. They are the words of a young woman with a wisdom deeper than I am able to understand. She spoke these things in…
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