Community
Herbalist’s course, meet-and-greet coming up
Equality Volunteer Fire Department will be selling Boston butts and a rack of St. Louis ribs for $35 each over Memorial Day weekend. Distribution day will be May 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire department lodge next to Quality Food Mart. Please support our local volunteer fire department with this…
Read MoreTurning my madness, sadness into joy
We are happy to have our very own Lydia back. We missed her deeply. It was a long journey for her, longer than we thought. We thought her journey was in the states; however, she went out of the country, but we welcome her home today. I have experienced sadness, hurt and pain in…
Read MoreMarch 16-22, 2026
Jail population as of March 22: 53 inmates Males: 43 Females: 10 ARRESTS On March 18, Deputy Moeser arrested James Danielle Tucker, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 cash bond. On March 17, Deputy Brown…
Read MoreBenson celebrates 33 years at First Baptist
Congratulations to Union Square’s Sherry Shaw on her forever first-place winning on the World of Wheels car show in Birmingham the weekend of January 30, and also happy belated birthday to her on the last of February. Sorry, I am late on everything lately. I have been under the weather, death in the…
Read MoreVarious community events to support
How about this weather? While getting snow in March is not usual, we have had it occur in the past. But to get snow when the day before was in the upper 70s is very unusual. In a little over 24-hour period we did experience all four seasons! By the time this is published…
Read MoreProvidence Baptist hosting Kid’s Night Out tonight
Happy birthday to all the March babies, including my oldest granddaughter! How time flies; doesn’t seem that long ago that she was born, and now she’s a mom of one and expecting another in June. This starts the week of spring break for Coosa County schools. Providence Baptist Church will be hosting a “Kid’s…
Read MoreMarch 2-8, 2026
Jail population as of March 8: 53 inmates Males: 41 Females: 12 ARRESTS On March 2, Sgt. Rudd arrested Daryl Brian Hosey, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charges of Failure to Appear in Court x6. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 cash bond. On March 2, Deputy Kelley…
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March 7 The Equality Volunteer Fire Department Board would like to thank the community for all their continued support of the Equality VFD with a Community Appreciation Day, to be held March 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come join us for a hamburger or hot dog. The Board also invites any candidates in…
Read MoreThe princess and the Dollar General
Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a great big old castle. She was very beautiful, with long, flowy hair, and her teeth were really nice, too. Nice and straight. The princess had everything she wanted. Whenever she lacked, she snapped her fingers and said, “Bring me…!” and then she…
Read MoreHappy 92nd birthday, Ms. Christine Owens!
You are a true blessing to so many. We pray that your birthday on March 8 is very special and blessed. Thank you for all you do for others. Enjoy your weekend and your special day! May God continue to bless you with good health and happiness in the year ahead. Love you,…
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