CPC learns about infant, early childhood mental health consultations
By Christa Jennings The September meeting of the Coosa County Children’s Policy Council saw multiple agencies come together for updates, events and to hear more about services available for infant and early childhood mental health. Guest speaker Maegan Williams Pope, an infant and early childhood mental health consultant with the Alabama Department of…
Read MoreBoE approves budget for new fiscal year
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following two budget hearings this month, the Board of Education unanimously approved the Board’s budget for fiscal year 2027. Chief School Financial Officer Cheri Wright first presented the budget during a budget hearing at a called Board meeting on September 3. The final budget hearing was held during a…
Read More2026 Homecoming festivities display Cougar Pride
Special to the News The 2026 Central Homecoming festivities were enjoyed by students, parents, community members, and alumni who set-up tailgating tents for game day in the end zone. Friday afternoon’s parade; enjoyed by both elementary and high school students, as well as visitors; was led by the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office. The parade included the football…
Read MoreCentral Elementary expands science lab opportunities
Special to the News Central Elementary School is excited to expand opportunities for their students to get hands-on science lessons by utilizing the science lab. Pictured are Mrs. Compher’s third graders and Mrs. Lea’s fourth graders measuring the mass of various objects. Students have been studying matter and its properties in their science classes. They…
Read MoreGov. Ivey calls on Alabamians to get out, enjoy God’s country; celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day, Public Lands Day
Special to the News Yesterday Gov. Kay Ivey encouraged all Alabamians to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day and National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, by participating in outdoor recreation on public lands located throughout the state, including wildlife management areas (WMAs), state public fishing lakes, Forever Wild lands, state parks,…
Read MoreCrash leads to arrest of Munford man for leaving scene
Special to the News A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7 a.m. Monday, September 14, has resulted in the arrest of a Munford man on a felony charge. Joesph T. Newborn Jr., 31, of Munford, was the driver of the 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup, which was struck by the 2015 Lexus IS250C driven…
Read MoreU.S. Senators Britt, Warnock send letter to DOJ urging Flock camera guardrails
Special to the News U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide state and local law enforcement agencies with guidance on how to prevent the misuse of automatic license plate readers (ALPR), like Flock Safety cameras. “Flock…
Read MoreDifferent paths, same goal: New statewide survey shows Alabamians agree on education priorities
Special to the News A majority of Alabamians rank education as one of the state’s top priorities, according to the 2026 Alabama Public Opinion Survey released last week by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA). The statewide poll examines residents’ views on state budget priorities, education funding, school choice, and who should…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools celebrate Constitution Day
Constitution Day is recognized on September 17, the day in which the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia agreed to and signed the U.S. Constitution in 1787. Every year Central High School seniors receive a personal pocket U.S. Constitution to use throughout their government course and to keep as a guidebook in life. After analyzing the meaning of each of the lines…
Read MoreWhat happens when people turn away from God?
Joshua, age 6, says, “If you turn away from God, it’s like unplugging your night-light. Then it just gets dark.” Romans 1:24-32 gives us one of the Bible’s clearest pictures of what happens when people reject God. Paul describes how those who push God away end up in confusion, sin and brokenness. Instead of living…
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