Not all change is good
I was born and raised in Coosa County by a strong powerful woman of God, Beatrice Johnson. Not to brag, but it’s a fact. I was delivered by the greatest doctor of all time, Dr. William H. Goff of Rockford/Coosa County, whom everyone knows and loved. Yes, we had a doctor…
Read More2026: The year of kindness
Hi! I hope everyone has had enough fun, food, family, and football. Let’s get the New Year rolling. I started with reading today’s (January 2) paper, and there are a few things to which I want to respond. First, I was excited to read about the upcoming elections until I got stuck thinking about…
Read MoreRichville VFD to host bingo tomorrow
School is back in session! So, watch for those big yellow buses stopping and kids crossing the road. It seems like once you come back from Christmas vacation, the school year is on a downhill slide, especially for those seniors and their families. Don’t forget the first 2026 bingo at Richville Volunteer Fire Department…
Read MoreGuardian dog missing in Equality
Welcome to 2026. I hope it is a good year for all of us and our community. Unfortunately for me it has had a rough start. Rodger and I went out of town to visit family and used electric fence collars on the dogs with great success. After we returned, I needed to charge…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
Weekly The Goodwater Youth Development and Recreational Center is open to the public weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and practice days for the travel ball team are those same days from 5 to 6 p.m. Cheerleader practice is held on Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information, call 256-743-1252.…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreQualifying begins Monday for 2026 elections
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The 2026 election cycle is already getting underway, with qualifying to begin Monday and the primary election just four months away. The state executive committees for both the Alabama Democratic and Republican parties established and announced their candidate qualifying dates. Both will begin on Monday, January 5, with the…
Read MoreGenerosity leads to highly successful Shop with the Sheriff
Special to the News Submitted by Jennifer Tindall During the month of December, the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office continued its annual tradition of Shop with the Sheriff. This event was started in order to help Coosa County children and their families during Christmas. During the months of November and December, Coosa County families can…
Read MoreCentral High School, CHS PTO collaborate on Angel Tree program
Special to the News Once again this year, Central High School PTO under the direction of Maressa Ware, and Central High School counselor Misty Wade, collaborated on an Angel Tree for Central High School students. Principal Lee and counselor Wade helped Mrs. Ware identify students who may be in need of a little holiday…
Read MoreCentral Elementary presented Christmas program for family, friends
Special to the News Family and friends of Central Elementary School Coosa County were invited to the Central Elementary School Christmas program directed by Mr. Daryl Ingram before students were released for Christmas break. Kindergarten through fifth grade classes each presented Christmas jingles. The kindergarten classes sang “S-A-N-T-A” and “He’ll be Coming Down the…
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