BridgeWays collecting items for kids’ bedtime bags
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Once again this year BridgeWays Coosa County is putting together “Bedtime Bags” for youth in Coosa County, and it is looking to the community for support. Last year the organization gave Bedtime Bags to the children of many financially at-risk families the week prior to Christmas. The large…
Read MoreRockford Utilities approves one-time raise, discusses other matters
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its November meeting last Monday evening, the Rockford Utilities Board approved three items and discussed other matters during the approximately 30-minute meeting. As it does each year, the board’s agenda included “holiday bonus,” which is now called a one-time pay raise for employees. There was no discussion…
Read MoreFire destroys historic Rockford house
A fire the day before Thanksgiving engulfed this historic home in Rockford. Photo courtesy of Coosa County Ambulance Volunteers with many of the county’s volunteer fire departments responded to help control the fire, preventing it from spreading to other residences and the neighboring gas station. Photo(s) courtesy of Coosa County Ambulance …
Read MoreSylacauga man arrested for theft
Shannon Allen Scott By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man was arrested last month in connection to a theft case from September. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on September 22, the Sheriff’s Office took a report for third-degree theft of property. Sgt. Rudd responded to the theft call on County…
Read MoreYoung Birmingham man arrested on child custody charge
Dennis Lee Mason By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A young man from the Birmingham area was arrested last Wednesday on a charge relating to child custody. On November 13, the Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a call in the Kellyton area on information of a runaway juvenile. Law enforcement officers met with…
Read MoreYouth Health Fair at Central Coosa High School tremendous success
The Goodwater Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative (ENI) hosted its inaugural Youth Health Fair at Central Coosa High School on Tuesday, November 14, during the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The event was a tremendous success with the attendance of more than 750 participants, including K-12 students. Also in attendance were the Goodwater ENI…
Read MoreCareer Tech students attend Agriscience, Food, Natural Resources (AFNR) Chew, Chat
Coosa County Career Tech Center (CCCTC) students recently attended the Agriscience, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Chew and Chat. The students were hosted by Auburn University’s (AU) Fisheries and Vertical Gardens divisions of the College of Agriculture. The AU Fisheries is the largest facility of its kind in the United States and supports studies in…
Read MoreObituaries
Doris Smith Edrington Andrews Doris was born in Hanover, Coosa County, to Henry and Catherine Smith. Although she was an only child, she was certainly not a lonely child, growing up with a large extended family of uncles, aunts and cousins. Doris was a devoted member of the Church of God from childhood…
Read MoreCentral High School welcomes acting coach, Ron McCall
Mr. McCall is an award-winning actor as the recipient of the 2003 Giorgee Award for Best Leading Actor in a Drama. He is also an accomplished vocalist, director and teaching artist. McCall has a wide range of experience spanning film, television and such theatre credits as “Two Wars,” “Dream Girls,” “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” “Blues for an Alabama Sky,” “Raisin in the Sun,” “Crowns,” “Blues in the Night,” “Purlie,” “Five…
Read MoreVarsity boys basketball scored win at opening home game in newly renovated Joe N. Belyeu gymnasium
The Central Cougars hosted the Horseshoe Bend Generals at their opening home game last week, taking the win against the Generals with a final score of 76-50. The Cougars started the first quarter strong scoring 24 points to 10 points for the Generals. The Cougars continued to lead in scoring in both the second…
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