Community
Organic grocery items now available at Jenny’s General
Equality Methodist Church is hosting a concert by Deep South Revival on November 22 at 5 p.m. Please make plans to come and spend some time with Equality Methodist Church and enjoy some great gospel music. Everyone is welcome. Equality Neighborhood Watch meeting for November and December will be combined into one meeting held…
Read MoreProud of family members
Our prayers and condolences go to the family of Mrs. Ida Hosea. We all will miss that powerful voice of hers, my best friend, Elsie Riggins’ sister. We love you, Ida. Some people might say I write and brag about my families too much. Well in reality one half of Rockford…
Read MoreOctober 26 – November 1, 2026
Jail population as of Nov. 1: 33 inmates Males: 26 Females: 7 Arrests On October 26, Deputy Parker arrested Tonya Lynn Mills, of Sylacauga, on the charges of Attempting to Elude, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $22,500 bond.…
Read MoreHappy birthday, Rob!
Providence Baptist to host Kid’s Night Out Nov. 20
Happy birthday to all those having birthdays in November, which includes a grandson and a great-granddaughter. This month we also have Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and the Alabama/Auburn ballgame! It’s a busy month! Congratulations to the Cougars on their win over LaFayette! Great way to end the season! November is here, and with…
Read MoreThe only prayer you’ll ever need
The sailboats of Nafplio gently rock in the sunlight. They creak against their dock lines, tugging, as if trying to liberate themselves. The gulls are singing. The scent of the sea is strong. Pungent even. Like the seafood department of Winn-Dixie. A church bell tolls. I pass the church. The church is Agia Sophia,…
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November 8 A veterans tribute will be held on Sunday, November 8, at 2 p.m. at the Veterans Monument at 145 Memorial Loop, Weogufka. Rain or shine event. In case of rain, the service will be held in the Weogufka Center. November 11 A Veterans Day Celebration, sponsored by The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization,…
Read MoreGetting closure following loss
I lost a very dear friend/bonus niece and a faithful prayer partner, Vickie Scott, in February, but was unable to attend the home-going for serious reasons, and I never was able to find a closure until October 24, when her husband, Scott, and family welcomed us to a birthday celebration and honoring…
Read MoreKeep it local: Businesses supporting businesses
Jenny’s General Store is getting a little renovation done on the inside, so expect some clutter and dust as we updo the ceiling and change some lighting. Also, we will be dividing the old performing arts center side of the building into more retail space and making my office a bit more private. I…
Read MoreOctober 19-25, 2026
Jail population as of Oct. 25: 35 inmates Males: 26 Females: 9 ARRESTS On October 21, Lieutenant Ward arrested James Paul McDaniel, a citizen of Rockford, on the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with $5,000 bond. On October 23, Chief Hammond arrested Amethyst Dawn…
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