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    Congratulations to these 2023 high school graduates and cousins! Pictured from left are Gavin Chapman, Wrian People and Jada Birmingham.   Union Square’s Neighborhood Watch meeting is Monday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. A great graduation celebration was held on Saturday, May 27, at Coosa County Life Center for three special people, all…

  Weren’t we blessed by the Lord with beautiful weather over Memorial Day weekend? Cool, sunny, breezy, and perfect for outdoor activities. I got to float Hatchet Creek and see the Cahaba lilies while they were still in bloom. Delightful. Until I got to the access point at King’s Bridge. Now, even though this is…

May 26-August 4 BridgeWays Coosa County has registration open for its Summer Day Camp program, offering convenient day camp on the days that Central Coosa does not have summer learning. Youth can come for a day, sporadic days, or every day – whatever is needed. The program is flexible and tries to work around what…

  Hard to believe it’s June! Kids are out of school, and summer is here. Happy birthday to all the June babies, including my middle daughter. The Richville Volunteer Fire Department is very appreciative of all who bought a Boston butt from them. They had a good turnout. Also, don’t forget they will have Bingo…

  I continue to enjoy wonderful organic veggies thanks to my CSA with Coosa Fancy Farms. It is exciting to see what this week’s offerings are and pair with some grilling meats. I spent this past cool Memorial Day weekend in my own garden. I have such an invasive plant issue and have been able…

Sent by Paul Shaw   H.P., T.D. and G.W. got a job working for the city. One day H.P. and T.D. had to work without G.W. being there to boss them around. That day H.P. was digging holes, and T.D. was following behind him and filling the holes in. They worked hard all day without…

Special to the News   On Saturday, June 10, start your day with the J. D. Thompson Alumni for a day filled with fun, health and wellness activities, food, and games. Registration for the Chlora K. May Walk-A-Thon starts at 7 a.m., and the registration fee is $10 per person. The 1.1-mile walk will begin…

  Dr. Basel Refai and his wife, Nora, enjoy the grand opening ceremony for Lake Martin Medical Center.   Dr. Basel Refai and staff outside their new medical building.   Lake Martin Medical Center held its grand opening on May 11, at 815 Lee Street in Alexander City. Dr. Basel Refai and his staff made…

May 26-August 4 BridgeWays Coosa County has registration open for its Summer Day Camp program, offering convenient day camp on the days that Central Coosa does not have summer learning. Youth can come for a day, sporadic days, or every day – whatever is needed. The program is flexible and tries to work around what…

  Sorry I missed sending my column last week. So, I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day. I was blessed to celebrate with my Mama and almost all my family. While my Mama has been sick for the last eight months, she’s overcome most of her worst periods. However, Sunday evening she went home…