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Amazing Grace
This church is 115 years old. It’s small. Impossibly small, only able to fit 25 people – 30 people if they are scrawny. The church is nestled in Appalachia, and looks like a postcard. The first thing you notice about the building is that it’s all wood. Spruce. Oak. Walnut. Which is unique in…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces launch of CHOOSE Act website, education service providers application now open
Education savings account program gearing up to support Alabama families for 2025-2026 school year Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that The CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) now has a website where education service providers (ESPs) and, eventually, Alabama families can prepare for…
Read MoreSept. 30 – Oct. 5, 2024
Jail population as of Oct. 5: 40 inmates Males: 35 Females: 5 ARRESTS On October 2, Deputy Ward arrested Tramaine Dasean Grandison, a citizen of Montgomery, on the charges of Murder and Theft of Property 1st. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On October 3, Deputy Ward arrested…
Read MoreBreaking: Goodwater man dies in motorcycle crash
Special to the News A Goodwater man was killed in a motorcycle crash early this morning near Oak Grove in Talladega County. A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:50 a.m. Friday, October 4, has claimed the life of a Goodwater man. Jeremy R. Jackson, 49, was fatally injured when the 2004 Yamaha YZF600R motorcycle…
Read MoreElection information: General election will be held November 5
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With the general election now only a month away, sample ballots are available, and it is a good time for voters to keep in mind important election dates and information. When visiting the polls, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. November 5, voters have…
Read MoreLife Skills field trip
The Life Skills class enjoyed a great field trip which included a visit to Alabama One Credit Union in Goodwater, as well as the Piggly Wiggly in Goodwater. Our students were able to put the money skills they have been learning in class into practice in real life. They did their own shopping for…
Read MoreGoodwater VFD once again licensed paramedic transport service
Special to the News The Goodwater Volunteer Fire Department and EMS is now once again a licensed paramedic transport service. Through the work of Fire Chief Elmore Unbehant and EMS Captain Brian Ward, Goodwater VFD has met the necessary licensing requirements set forth by the state to provide Advanced Cardiac Life Support to residents…
Read MoreJ. D. Thompson alumni to host Senior Citizens Fall Festival
Special to the News Senior citizens are encouraged to make plans to attend Octoberfest on Thursday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the J. D. Thompson alumni building. The events planned include: a tour of the museum; music; fun games such as dominoes, checkers and bingo; and there will be prizes.…
Read MoreSylacauga man dies in Childersburg area crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:05 p.m. Friday, September 27, has claimed the life of a Sylacauga man. James T. Trussell, 36, was fatally injured when the 2004 Sterling LT9522 concrete mixer he was driving left the roadway, struck a metal post and re-entered the roadway before overturning. Trussell was…
Read MoreOctogenarians, Talladega Writers Guild publish second book
Octogenarians Joan Fobbs, left, and Carol Boyer Stober recently published their stories in the Talladega Writers Guild’s second book, “Stories & Expressions of the Heart: Volume Two.” Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer While many people in their 80s may enjoy various activities or living at a more relaxed pace,…
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