Taking care of Alabama’s bravest
Monthly column by Sen. Tommy Tuberville As the son of a World War II veteran, one of the main reasons I ran for U.S. Senate was to ensure the federal government was fulfilling its obligation to provide our great veterans with the timely, quality care earned through their service to this great country.…
Read MoreProvidence Baptist’s fishing tournament to be held next weekend
Wow! This is Labor Day weekend which used to signal the end of summer and start of school. However, now they have been in school for almost four weeks. This year Labor Day is the earliest it can be as the first Monday of September. It became an official federal holiday in 1894 celebrating…
Read MoreObituaries
Shirley Gray Shirley Gray, age 74, of Sylacauga, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Shirley is survived by her husband, Johnny Taylor; sons, James Gray (Ashley), Gerald Gray (Tammy); daughter, Charlotte Gray Carroll; grandchildren, Tabitha Gray, Alyssa Hamilton, Kelsey Stutler, Torrie Gray, Thomas Carroll, Tiphini Mehlstaub, Zack Carroll, Nikkolas Carroll, Destini Bayer; 19…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces conviction of former state employee for theft of more than $100,000 from Alabama Medicaid Agency
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday that a former employee of the Alabama Medicaid Agency has been convicted for the theft of more than $100,000 in public funds. Natalie Colette Lewis, 60, of Montgomery, pleaded guilty to aggravated theft of property before Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke Reid. Sentencing is…
Read MoreThank you to SAFE for continuing to support Central Coosa students
The Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE) has been a steadfast supporter of Central Coosa students. SAFE already provides an after-school enrichment program at the elementary school at no cost to parents, as well as an ACT prep and workforce development program at the high school that students get paid to participate in after school. Their…
Read MoreData centers: Not your coffeehouse
The term “Data Center” is becoming a common term on the evening news, but have you spent much time thinking about them? A data center is a specialized facility where organizations house the equipment and infrastructure needed to store, process and manage digital data and the applications that rely on it. So what does that…
Read MoreAssociation representing Alabama county government elects new leadership
ACCA members choose 2025-2026 officers, Board of Directors Special to the News Members of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) have elected the new county government officials who will guide the association’s efforts throughout the coming year. The ACCA 2025-2026 officers and Board of Directors were confirmed at the association’s 97th Annual…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday 8/1/2025 Tuesday 8/2/2025 Wednesday 8/3/2025 Thursday 8/4/2025 Friday 8/5/2025 No School LABOR DAY HOLIDAY Breakfast: PB & J Uncrustable or Cereal or Poptarts (2) Lunch: Beef and Cheese Taco, Pinto Beans, Salsa Sack Lunch OR Chef Salad After School: Corndog, Animal Crackers, Cucumber Slices CES: Mini cheer camp, 3:00-5:00 pm CHS: JV…
Read MoreVisitor arrested on contraband charges at Elmore Correctional Facility
Special to the News On Sunday, August 24, a contraband incident was reported at Elmore Correctional Facility. During visitation hours, a body scan detected concealed objects on the person of Kyria Latham as she was attempting to enter the facility. During a pat search, two packages were recovered containing: Approximately 46 grams of Fentanyl…
Read MoreJa’von Thomas-Peterson named Alabama One Player of the Week
Congratulations to Ja’von Thomas-Peterson for being named Alabama One’s Player of the Week. In last Friday’s game against 5A Sylacauga, Javon had 11 running plays gaining 45 yards, as well as two pass receptions gaining 28 yards. In addition, he succeeded in nine of 12 attempts to pass the ball, gaining 201 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Thank you to Alabama One for their continuous support of…
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