Community
Union Baptist to hold Homecoming Sunday
The school is still asking for donations of bottled water for the afternoon ride on the buses because of the hot weather. It can be dropped off at either school. Also, they will take monetary donations to go toward purchasing the water. Don’t forget that Union Baptist Church will have Homecoming this Sunday, August…
Read MoreWe all have faults
I thank God for pastors who listen and obey God. Pastor Chris Hill and Pastor Stanford Benson are truly blessing me by hearing God speak. They both are growing in Christ themselves, and I love it. It helps us to grow. We are never too old to grow and follow these young pastors’ visions.…
Read MoreThe queen of Savannah
Tonight, we walk the streets of Savannah with royalty. Traffic does not part when she walks by. Her unwitting subjects, trudging along the sidewalks, do not pay her a genuflecting glance. When they see her, they do not even recognize her sacred station. But they smile just the same. For one cannot help but…
Read MoreAugust 3-9, 2026
Jail population as of August 9: 43 inmates Males: 33 Females: 10 ARRESTS On August 4, Lt. Moon arrested Patricia Ann Gardner, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Receiving Stolen Property 1st. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $15,000 bond. On August 5, Deputy Payton arrested Landen Kane…
Read MoreBe safe on the roads
This old buzzard has seen many grands grow up well, take flight and be part of our community. Now that school is back, be sure to hug those young ones each morning heading to school! This is when parents make the most for their children, supporting them as they learn new things, make new…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
August 7 Alabama ONE invites residents to join them all day for a 75th anniversary celebration on Friday, August 7, at its Rockford branch, located at 9636 U.S. Highway 231. Enter for a chance to win door prizes! Please join us at 11 a.m. for a special presentation to honor one of our local community…
Read MoreJuly 27 – August 2, 2026
Jail population as of Aug. 2: 48 inmates Males: 40 Females: 8 ARRESTS On July 27, Deputy Hubbard arrested Ricky Thomas Montz, a citizen of Kellyton, on the charges of Violation of a Release Order x2. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On July 27, Deputy Kelley arrested Kendrick…
Read MoreSchool accepting donations of bottled water
School has officially started! Please be in prayer for teachers, staff and students to have a great year. Because of the hot weather, the school is asking for donations of bottled water for the afternoon rides on the buses. It can be dropped off at either school. Also, they will take monetary donations to…
Read MoreU-Haul rental business staying busy
Adding U-Haul rentals to Jenny’s General Store has not only added a service to the business, but also some additional responsibilities to my life. I honestly did not realize how popular it would be. Within days a trailer was rented, then a truck was dropped off and rented again within a day; however, there…
Read MoreProvidence to host back-to-school kid’s day tomorrow
Goodbye summer, hello school! July was a busy month with the Fourth of July holiday, my birthday and the arrival of another great-grand! August 6 will be the first day of school so get ready to see those big yellow buses back on the road. The next Richville Volunteer Fire Department Bingo will be…
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