Community Calendar
September 8-9 ServSafe Managers Course: Boost food safety skills with ServSafe training! Working in food service? Need a ServSafe certification? Alabama Extension’s ServSafe training program gives food service workers the tools they need to succeed. These classes meet food service safety standards required by the Alabama Department of Public Health. This course will be held…
Read MoreWhat happens in diners, stays in diners
The little boy was with his mom, sitting in a truckstop diner. The boy was bald, wearing a loose T-shirt. A large bandage showed from beneath his collar. Before the boy sat a massive meal. Bacon. Eggs. Huge glass of chocolate milk. Stack of pancakes bigger than a midsize SUV. “It feels so weird, my…
Read MoreVerse of the Week:
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” – II Corinthians 4:17
Read MoreWhat’s new in health care in Coosa County: House calls are back, bringing better access, improved outcomes
Special to the News By Heather Jarrett, chief clinical officer, Optum Home & Community Care Solutions In Coosa County, residents are now enjoying something reminiscent of older classic television shows, harkening back to simpler times. Remember the old Marcus Welby, MD TV show? The doctor, with a kind bedside manner, made house calls and was on a first-name basis…
Read MoreLauderdale takes Goodwater, White gets second term
Election results for Goodwater, Rockford By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two of Coosa County’s three municipalities held elections Tuesday, with Goodwater seeing changes in leadership and Rockford’s mayor being elected to a second term, based on unofficial results. The Town of Goodwater had 386 total ballots cast,…
Read MoreCommission approves new Transportation Plan, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a relatively short meeting this month, the County Commission saw discussion on some matters and approved six agenda items during a 30-minute meeting. The Commission unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026 County Transportation Plan presented by county engineer Tad Eason, which includes seven projects throughout the county.…
Read MoreLiteracy Everywhere! provides books for classroom libraries
Special to the News The Literacy Everywhere! grant, directed by Meg Masters, continues to support students’ literacy, both inside and outside of the classroom at both the elementary and high school. Students in Ms. Ware and Ms. Zachery’s first grade classes are pictured with the new books they received for their classroom libraries. At the…
Read MoreCoosa’s Two Rivers Lumber plant construction to benefit from grant
Gov. Ivey announces grant to create jobs in Tallapoosa-Coosa area Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $180,000 grant that will help an Alabama lumber company build a plant that will lead to 130 jobs in east-central Alabama. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, a federal-state partnership program,…
Read MoreCollege fair informative
Central High School seniors had the opportunity to attend the Central Alabama Community College’s annual college fair this week. More than 20 colleges and universities were present to share information on admissions and program offerings. College fairs provide seniors an opportunity to weigh their options for post-secondary education in one setting. Thank you to…
Read MoreScore big with safety this Labor Day weekend on road, water
Special to the News As Alabamians across the state prepare to celebrate Labor Day weekend and cheer on their favorite teams during the first big weekend of college football, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds everyone to “Score Big with Safety” – both on the road and on the water. Troopers assigned to…
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