Community
A fresh perspective
I was excited to read about the McElraths’ transformation of the old casket factory building into “the Tracks.” They should be complimented on their vision, and I hope they will be rewarded with success. Also, in Rockford, a building used for storage for many years now hosts two new businesses, Enoch’s and Our Daily…
Read MorePostal service blues
Merry Christmas to everyone! If you do not believe in Christmas, believe that December is the only month that has a “D” in it. I have a week’s vacation from the paper. There is no newspaper next week. We are off for Christmas to celebrate with family. The first paper of the year 2026…
Read MoreSanta joins Goodwater VFD in spreading Christmas cheer
Once again Santa Claus joined with Goodwater Volunteer Fire Department to spread some early Christmas cheer to area youth as he rode through town visiting neighborhoods. Santa was joined by the infamous Grinch, along with Sparky the Fire Dog, in visiting local children and handing out toys and gifts. Children were thrilled to see Santa…
Read MoreMcElraths restore, repurpose Goodwater’s former casket factory
“Caroling at the Tracks” in Goodwater to be held Dec. 18 Special to the News News from Goodwater Bertha and Wade McElrath, both Goodwater natives, have been hard at work the last few years saving one of their town’s most historically significant buildings. Goodwater’s Southern Casket Company was a…
Read MoreTruth hurts, but you can grow through pain
Pastor Franklin has been blessing Rockford Church of God since he arrived in Rockford. Some Sundays ago he preached a message on learning to trust Jesus. He reminded us how good God is, preaching from II Kings 4:1 and I King. It is a process to stay focused on the goodness of God. The…
Read MoreEquality VFD debt paid early thanks to community support
Things have slowed down in Equality as we head into the Christmas season. Last week we celebrated at the Equality Neighborhood Watch with a holiday meal and a round of dirty Santa. Also, part of the gathering was the annual Equality Volunteer Fire Department meeting attended by Board members, and Sam Leanard gave the…
Read MoreDecember 1-7, 2025
Jail population as of Dec. 7: 46 inmates Males: 39 Females: 7 ARRESTS On December 1, Deputy Parker arrested Katylyn Marie Kirk, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Public Intoxication. She was processed in the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On December 2, Deputy Moeser arrested Jerry Wade Mauney, a citizen…
Read MoreWhat we need in new candidates
If you missed my column last week, let me recap it for you: We need new candidates that are community based, cooperative, conscientious, who use common sense and have patience and a sense of humor. Can you do better? If not you, who? I can’t run. I am a fictional character. Once the races…
Read MoreGreat Neighborhood Watch meeting; some still missed
Union Square Neighborhood Watch is still being blessed. We enjoyed a wonderful late Thanksgiving/early Christmas meal all in one at the Neighborhood Watch meeting. We ate well and made Christmas bags for five homebounds. These bags were extra special this year. Everyone helped with the contributions, but I have to give Sherry and Robin the…
Read MoreCommunity calendar: Dec. 5, 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…
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