Community
Nobody can mess up God’s plan
What the devil meant for evil, God turned it into a great blessing. God is such an awesome God. He is too wise for anything and anybody to stop Him from doing what He wants to do. What He has for you is for you, and no one can take it away. I was truly…
Read MoreNew neighbors; importance of supporting local
It has been so bitterly cold that I have not been able to function very well. We live in an old house that was not designed to endure bitter cold other than five fireplaces. We have been trying to update and renovate, but with retirement in our midst with fixed incomes we have been…
Read MoreLocal tax services to begin Wednesday
Winter is definitely here as of this week. I finally had to turn on the heater in my pumphouse, as well as leave water dripping. From the forecast for next week, it’s not a lot better. However, while we had no snow or ice at my house, many people had to deal with both,…
Read MoreBirthday blessings for Mrs. Hoyle
Praise God for 90 years of blessings for Pastor and overseer Mrs. Emma Jean Hoyle, who celebrated her 90th birthday on January 2. She was honored and surprised on Saturday, January 10, by her children, family and friends at the Bledso Community Center in Alexander City with people coming from near and…
Read MoreProtect, screen, prevent: A gynecologic oncologist’s plea to Alabama
Strong Women, Strong Community monthly column This month’s info: Dr. Warner Huh, gynecologic oncologist Chair, UAB Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology As a gynecologic oncologist, I have dedicated my career to preventing and treating gynecological cancers. One of the most preventable cancers is cervical cancer. It is a serious disease that can deeply…
Read MoreJanuary 12-18, 2026
Jail population as of January 18: 49 inmates Males: 41 Females: 8 ARRESTS On January 12, Chief Hammond arrested Mercedes Alizabeth McCulley, a citizen of Anniston, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court and Theft of Property 3rd. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $7,500 bond. On January…
Read MoreSupport ongoing community activities, fundraisers
We just returned from a business/personal trip. My employer held their annual meeting, and we were allowed to bring a plus one, so my wonderful husband joined me. My employer’s annual meeting was held on a 3-day Bahama cruise, our first ever cruise. The weather was wonderful on the cruise, but we have returned…
Read MoreThe peaceful lake
The old preacher sipped his thermos of coffee, holding a fishing rod in the other hand. He asked what I wanted most in this life. I stared at the lake surface and told him I wanted peace. I was young, I came from a broken home. Peace was all I wanted.…
Read MoreA blessed day with friends, neighbors
Last Sunday was a blessed day for me and Butch. First we heard a wonderful message from Pastor Ray Franklin, preaching from I King 13; “A Friendly Reminder” was his topic. Pastor Franklin reminded us of some of the things that please God: love, kindness and obedience. Love and kindness make a difference in…
Read MoreImportance of vaccines, keeping healthy
I personally do not know of anyone who has had polio. Same with smallpox, cholera, anthrax, diphtheria, you name it. Advances in medical science, like sanitation and vaccinations, have largely eliminated these diseases. Measles is rare; so is tetanus. Science has been applied with purpose. The reason we should get annual vaccines for things like…
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