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Weogufka honors our veterans
Special to the News On Sunday, November 9, at 2 p.m. many gathered around Weogufka’s beautiful Veterans’ Memorial Monument. They were there to celebrate and honor all veterans who have given so very much for us all to have the freedom we now have. Weogufka Neighborhood Watch would like to also thank each individual and group for your participation in…
Read MoreOctoberfest in Cottage Grove
Special to the News On October 30, the J. D. Thompson Alumni members welcomed 60 senior citizens to the historic Coosa County Training School alumni building. The morning was planned with lots of treats, fun, food, fellowship, games, and music for everyone. The Jazz Cisers exercise class and the Verlie B. Collins Sewing Class were our special…
Read MoreThe chalkboard in my kitchen
We have this place in our kitchen. It’s a wall. It used to be a door, some 102 years ago, when the house was built. There used to be stairs outside this kitchen door, leading to the backyard. But the doorway has been sealed off. Now it’s just a big blank space in our kitchen.…
Read MoreFocusing on happier times, being thankful
There has been a lot happening with politics, government, the shutdown, the reopening, etc. If you are like me, most of it makes you angry. It is blatantly obvious many representatives in Washington, D.C., are in the job for the wrong reasons. It doesn’t matter who they hurt or how they negatively affect their citizens…
Read MoreCommunity calendar: Nov. 21, 2025
December 6 The annual Kellyton Christmas Celebration will be held Saturday, December 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kellyton Civic Complex, located at 145 Church Street, Kellyton. This FREE event will include various vendors with a gift shop and sweet shop, as well as a kid zone with face painting, a bounce house…
Read MoreThank God for what you have
Well, it’s the middle of November and feels more like early fall with cool nights and warm days. I think the weather this year has been the most unusual with months with no rain, frost one day and hot the next. While I don’t enjoy cold weather, I look forward to more normal temperatures. Maybe…
Read MoreShop local, shop small this holiday season
Our livestock guardian dogs have been spayed. It took them a day of recovery, and they were anxious to get back to work, but doctor’s orders were to keep them confined for a few days. They were having none of it, especially the cone of shame. Zurie has taken it upon herself to add the…
Read MoreStay focused
Sometimes while going through things we lose focus. I am in that place right now, losing a dear nephew and a sweet niece two weeks apart, having illness all around, things that never occurred before, things showing up and you don’t know how and why. I had many plans, but staying focused on a plan…
Read MoreLocal youth participate in fifth Shop for a Veteran
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The fifth annual Shop for a Veteran was another success, with Kaden and Carter Tindall continuing their tradition of spreading joy to veterans at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home. The Tindall brothers have been spearheading the veterans drive for five years now, and each year they recruit friends and…
Read MoreFun times in county courthouse
Fun times in the county courthouse! At the last Commission meeting, they spent hours airing their laundry. This week, someone had to argue over the nature of the dirt. Let me tell you something from an old bird. Ms. Christa has a lot of experience at covering these meetings and does so with a lot…
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