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This fall weather has made me want to get out and do some yard work. I am excited to clean up the yard and plant some cool weather plants, but alas, it is still too early here in Alabama to plant fall plants. Maybe next month it will be time to put in some…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We are beginning with the study of the life of Judas Iscariot as we study his struggles during his walk with Jesus. This class will be held every Wednesday beginning September 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship Church, located at 8780 Coosa Co. Rd. 56, Weogufka, 35183.…
Read MorePelham man arrested following high-speed chase
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A high-speed chase that occurred in late July eventually led to the arrest of the driver last Friday, following his arrest at another agency in south Alabama. On July 24, Deputy Brown was on routine patrol in the Hanover area when he observed a white…
Read MoreCoosa County 4-H Fall Membership Drive
Special to the News By Dr. Shannon Davis, Extension director Did you know that the Coosa County 4-H club offers a range of engaging in-school and after-school programming, along with a variety of camps and competition events for youth and teens? Established first in 1902 as an agricultural youth club in…
Read MoreSPED Life Skills students learning job skills
Special to the News The Central High School Special Education (SPED) Life Skills class is now incorporating lessons in job skills. With a grant provided by the Alabama State Department of Special Education Services, the SPED department has purchased a Cricut Venture, auto press, mug press, and other tools. These machines will provide opportunities for the students to learn skills they can utilize to acquire…
Read MoreMother arrested for chemical endangerment
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County woman was arrested last Wednesday on chemical endangerment charges relating to two children in her home. On August 14, Investigator Ward was dispatched for an issue at the school about a child possibly being exposed to a controlled substance. Upon arriving at the school,…
Read MoreInmate arrested for officer assault
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County inmate was arrested last week after assaulting a correctional officer. On August 24, Deputy Parker was dispatched to the Coosa County Jail in Rockford. Dispatch advised him that an inmate, 64-year-old John Anthony Presley of Rockford, had grabbed a correctional officer around her neck…
Read MoreCentral plays first home game of season tonight
Come support our football team, band, cheerleaders, and dance team at our first home game of the season today, September 5, against Winterboro. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. at Keith Bullard Stadium. Fast track entrance tickets can be purchased at GoFan.co. Regular tickets can be purchased at the stadium ticket booth. Go Cougars!…
Read MoreProvidence Baptist’s revival starts Sunday
Hope everyone had a great long weekend. While mine was busy, I had a great time. Happy birthday to all the ones celebrating in September, including two of my granddaughters, grandson-in-law and a great-grandson. This past week started out like fall with the cooler morning temperatures and lower humidity. However, later in the week,…
Read MoreAG Marshall expands public access with modernized opinions database, newly released historic records
Special to the News On Wednesday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced major improvements to the Attorney General’s Opinions Division, including the release of a modernized online search database and, for the first time in Alabama history, the digitization and online access to historic attorney general opinions dating back more than a century. In May 2024, after hearing concerns…
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