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Equality VFD holding Fish Fry Fundraiser July 3-4

  It was nice to get a reprieve from the rain. Yes, we needed the rain after spring started in drought conditions. However, the mud was getting pretty deep at our place and grass was getting pretty high. So, I was able to get the lawns mowed earlier this week, and I am not ankle…

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Union Square PSA

  Columnist Ruby Johnson has been under the weather, but is doing better and recuperating now. She plans to return to her “Union Square News” column as soon as she can and looks forward to updating her readers. We pray for her full and speedy recovery.

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June 15-21, 2026

Jail population as of June 21: 32 inmates Males: 24 Females: 8   ARRESTS On June 15, Sgt. Ward arrested Julius Torode Floyd, a citizen of Rockford, on the charges of Unlawful Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance x6, Possession of Marijuana 2nd, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st.…

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Community Calendar

June 2-30 The Goodwater Public Library is kicking off its Summer Reading Program! Join the library in celebrating America’s 250th birthday during the Summer Reading Program every Tuesday in June – June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 – from 10 to 11 a.m. Goodwater Library is located at 62 Coosa County Road 66. For…

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Last Sunday Old Rock Jail will be open until September

  It’s the last week of June! Summer Camp and VBS are over for most of our area. July seems to be the main vacation month now. In August school starts back, so got to get those vacations in now. If you’ve been on I-65 recently, the traffic is terrible North and South bound. Just…

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Prisoner Number 16670

      The year is 1941. The place is Auschwitz. His official name is Prisoner Number 16670. But his real name is Max. Max isn’t old, but he looks ancient. Prison camp will do that to a man. He is here because he was caught sheltering 3,000 Polish refugees – half of whom were…

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New business update, Coosa Fancy farm offering CSA

  I already have an update on the new business in Equality. Big John’s Liquidation has updated operating hours. They open Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. If you haven’t already checked out their stores this week would be a good week, and next week since their inventory…

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June 8-14, 2026

Jail population as of June 14: 29 inmates Males: 24 Females: 5   Arrests On June 10, Deputy Payton arrested Megan Lynn Johnson, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Obstruction of Governmental Operations. She was booked into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On June 11, Deputy Kelley arrested Rickey…

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Union Square PSA

  “Union Square News” is taking a break this week because of health issues. Please keep columnist Ruby Johnson in your prayers for a speedy recovery. We look forward to her returning when she is able.

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Community Calendar

June 2-30 The Goodwater Public Library is kicking off its Summer Reading Program! Join the library in celebrating America’s 250th birthday during the Summer Reading Program every Tuesday in June – June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 – from 10 to 11 a.m. Goodwater Library is located at 62 Coosa County Road 66. For…

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