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Faith and service: Fundamentals of Christmas in America
Recently, I read a booklet (18 pages) by Stephen Skelton titled, “The First Christmas in America, The Story of the Christmas Miracle of 1776.” It was about George Washington’s faith, the Continental Army and events of December 24-26, 1776. Washington’s forces had dwindled from 20,000 to only 2,000. They were encamped along the frozen…
Read MoreDecember 8-14, 2025
Jail population as of Dec. 14: 36 inmates Males: 29 Females: 7 ARRESTS On December 8, Sgt. Rudd arrested Gregory Harold Browning, a citizen of Ashland, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $436 cash bond. On December 10, Deputy Parker arrested Joseph…
Read MoreMenopause and healthy aging
(Part of the “Strong Women… Strong Community” monthly column) By Dr. Margaret Boozer UAB Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Menopause is a normal stage in every woman’s life. It marks the time when a woman’s body stops releasing eggs and her monthly period ends, marking a transition for women from a reproductive to non-reproductive stage of life. This…
Read MoreGive us this day our daily pumpernickel
Meredith is a good Catholic woman. A mother of three. A pillar in her church. So, I can only assume this story about her father is true, since good Catholics never lie. It was 1939. America was swallowed in a Great Depression. Everyone’s old man was either out of work or about to be. The…
Read MoreGoodwater men arrested on drug-related charges
One arrested for drug trafficking, more By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two Goodwater men were arrested last Wednesday on drug-related charges, with one arrested for a possession charge and another for multiple charges, including two counts of drug trafficking. After receiving complaints of drug activity in Goodwater, Sgt. Ward began investigating narcotic activity…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools present annual Parade of Trees
Special to the News Coosa County students and their families enjoyed the fourth annual Parade of Trees and Winter Wonderland Literacy event sponsored by Literacy Everywhere! Grant. This event exemplifies how all the aspects of the grant, students, families, and community come together to promote literacy in a fun, innovative manner. Students and their families…
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 MoreTwo arrested for attempting to elude
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two men from Sylacauga and Goodwater were arrested last month in the Stewartville area after attempting to elude a law enforcement officer. On November 19, Deputy Payton responded to the Stewartville area for a possible burglary in progress. Upon arriving at the scene, he observed a vehicle with…
Read MoreValley man arrested for Kellyton burglaries, thefts
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Valley man was arrested late last month in connection to multiple burglaries and thefts in the Kellyton area, as well as being wanted by other agencies for burglaries. On November 20, Deputy Parker responded to Forbus Auto Sales in Kellyton because of a commercial burglar alarm.…
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…
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