Goodwater News

The Fourth of July is the most American of holidays, celebrating the day when we first declared our freedom.

Local farmers showed off the fruits and vegetables of their labor as the Main Street Farmer's Market began its 2008 season under the hot early morning sun, Saturday.

“They can literally push water 10 to 15 miles out from a central point”

Posted by Birmingham News April 02, 2008 10:05 AM An Alabama Army National Guard quartermaster unit is now training for an upcoming tour in Iraq. via Alabama Live

Posted by Doug Demmons March 15, 2008 10:25 AM Doug Demmons Chris Revis relaxes with a friend before the start of the night's races at Childersburg Speedway. via Alabama Live

Alexander City investigators are searching for two suspects who robbed a local man in his own home Thursday. via Alexander City Outlook

“There was a BOLO (be on the lookout) call on a vehicle from Alex City, and the Goodwater police chief (Gerald Whetstone) spotted the vehicle. The chase started in Coosa County and went into Talladega County”

A high-speed pursuit that began in Coosa County early Monday morning ended after the suspect being pursued by police wrecked on Alabama 21 at the Grist Mill Road intersection south of Talladega. via Daily Home

“We can't wait to see where the Lord takes us this year.”

First, the good news. Next Chapter Quartet has announced the addition of Shane Clark to the group. via Harlan Daily Enterprise

Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department made several arrests Friday. They were: - An Alexander City resident was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear child support and taken to the Tallapoosa County ... via Montgomery Advertiser

“Take them outside and let the grass be the background”

You don't have to be a professional photographer to snap a precious shot of your pet. via Birmingham News Online

“With a real tree you can take the family out. The pleasure of picking one out and cutting it down is part of the Christmas experience”

For the past 24 years, J.O. Williams has sold Christmas trees at his farm, Christmas in Dixie Tree Farm, in Hollins, a short drive from Goodwater. via Alexander City Outlook

“The last thing we heard is that he was officially in stable condition”

Police responded to the second shooting in as many days Sunday afternoon, and this time the victim was injured, according to Police Chief Chuck Brown. via Daily Home

“This is a good way of beginning the Christmas season in the right way and it reminds us what Christmas is all about”

With Christmas just around the corner, many churches are focusing on the real reason for the season, with special Christmas and candlelight services. via Alexander City Outlook

“At Russell (Medical Center) they said it was a pretty bad picture”

An Alacare Home Health and Hospice employee who was mauled by a dog on Nov. 9 has been released from UAB Medical Center and is now back home. via Alexander City Outlook

“It has to be observed for at least 10 days to check for diseases”

A Goodwater woman required emergency surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center Friday after a dog viciously mauled her in Alexander City. via Alexander City Outlook

“We never really have big celebrations ... it's nice to get together and celebrate”

Dakota Turner, 2, may reside in Dadeville, but that did not stop him and his grandmother from partaking in the festivities during Coosa County's 175th birthday Saturday. via Alexander City Outlook

“Butch learned the industry. Learning it has been better than getting a degree”

A local company is expanding by leaps and bounds, going from six employees in 2002 to 121 today, with plans to add another 50 in 2008. via Daily Home

“If it started with us, they'll probably keep going”

For many, what burglars took Wednesday from Hatchett Springs Baptist Church was copper parts but to Donna Simmons, what was taken was a part of her soul. via Alexander City Outlook