Community
Birthday 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…
Read MoreProvidence
The old timers in my childhood used a word I never understood. The word was “Providence.” The old timers couldn’t give me an exact definition of this word. Probably because it had more than two syllables. To be fair, “Providence” truly is a difficult word to define. Even now, when researching this column I…
Read MoreHistorical Society to meet January 25
Well, winter is here! Temperatures next week are going to be cold, so get ready to bundle up. We have been spoiled by all the warm days or at least not freezing. The first 2026 bingo at Richville Volunteer Fire Department was a great success. We had a good turnout. There was a lot…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
January 19 The Rockford Utilities Board will meet at 6 p.m. at the Board Office on Monday, January 19. The Utilities Board is located at 9301 U.S. Hwy. 231, Rockford, near Dollar General. For more information call 256-935-4004. January 25 The Coosa County Historical Society quarterly meeting will be held on Sunday, January 25, at…
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