Commission meeting audio – Jan. 13, 2026
Part 1 of audio of the January 13 County Commission meeting, through to the Commission dismissing into executive session: Part 2 of the Commission meeting audio, after reconvening from the executive session: For coverage of the County Commission meeting, click here. The remainder of the meeting coverage will be in next week’s edition and…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Teacher of the Month, Morris Phillips
Special to the News Mr. Phillips teaches ninth grade geometry and tenth grade algebra at Central High School. This is Mr. Phillips’ twentieth year in education and his second year at Central High School. Phillips said, “I really enjoy teaching at Central and look forward to coming to work everyday.” He added, “I…
Read MoreBoat recovered, Wetumpka man still missing
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A boater from Wetumpka remains missing after launching on the Alabama River in Autauga County, although his boat has since been recovered. Initially on January 11, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, reported that troopers with the agency’s Marine Patrol Division, along with ALEA’s Aviation Unit, were assisting…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen encourages Alabamians to serve as poll workers for May 19 primary election
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, is encouraging Alabamians to serve as poll workers for the upcoming May 19 primary election. “Poll workers are essential members of the elections administration team. They work hard from sun up to sun down on Election Day at every polling place across our state,”…
Read MoreChad “Chig” Martin running for governor
Special to the News Chad “Chig” Martin is looking for change in our great state and wants you to join him. Individuals are invited to join us in The Citizen’s Driven Movement to elect Martin for governor of Alabama 2026. The campaign to elect Martin is looking to “raise all boats through a rising…
Read MoreRemembering Mr. Felix (Fe-Fe) Spivey
Remembering Mr. Felix (Fe-Fe) Spivey Goodwater, Alabama August 24, 1929 – January 18, 2016 This month our hearts are HEAVY Today our hearts are even HEAVIER Remembering 18 January 2016 It has been 10 years since the Lord closed your eyes and called you home to be with Him We love you We miss you You…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
January 25 The Coosa County Historical Society quarterly meeting will be held on Sunday, January 25, at 2 p.m. at the “old Rockford school” on County Road 18. Special guest speaker will be Chip Gates, historian of the Lake Mitchell HOBO Association. He will be discussing Native American history in western Coosa County, the history…
Read MoreHappy birthday!
We wish a truly happy birthday to our dear friend and loved one, Maggie, on Monday, January 26! We hope that your day is truly blessed, as you are a blessing to so many. Happiest of birthdays, Maggie! Enjoy your special day! God bless you! With love, Christine and your friends
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Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the release of the 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report, marking a record year for economic development growth in communities across the state. The Alabama Department of Commerce annual report lists 234 projects last year that combined for a total capital investment of $14.6…
Read MoreThe things that bother us usually aren’t the main thing
Our parents thought they were anarchists and subversives sent across the pond to corrupt our morals – something of a payback for the Boston Tea Party. The Beatles had long hair. They were trend-setters. We teens began to follow suit. The pictures look funny now. I remember one night watching the news with our…
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