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 MoreAlabama Trails Foundation announces new bridge to enhance hiking experience at Jogloma-Scott Lake in Talladega National Forest
Special to the News The Alabama Trails Foundation (ATF) has begun work at Jogloma-Scott Lake, located near the Porter’s Gap Trailhead in eastern Alabama’s Talladega National Forest. A bridge, pier and other improvements to the location will enhance the safety and overall experience for hikers exploring this popular natural area along…
Read MoreCentral Coosa transportation department is fully staffed, looking sharp
While other school systems struggle to fill bus driver positions, transportation manager Jeff Moore proudly shared that the Central Coosa transportation department is fully staffed. Bus drivers play such an important role in the lives of our students. They are the first ones to greet students in the mornings and the last ones to…
Read MoreAugust 11-17, 2025
Jail population as of August 17: 53 inmates Males: 41 Females: 12 ARRESTS On August 12, Deputy Moeser arrested Monica Nicole Mobley, a citizen of Wetumpka, on the charge of Theft of Property 3rd Degree. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $7,500 bond. On August 12, Deputy Moeser arrested…
Read MorePride of Coosa County Band is busy preparing for upcoming season
The Central Coosa marching band recently held its annual Dinner and a Show. The band performed a preview for family and friends of the musical pieces the fans will hear the band perform at football games this season with this years’ theme, Shrek. After the show band members, family and friends enjoyed a time of fellowship and a meal together to celebrate all their hard work.…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
COOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR Monday 8/25/2025 Tuesday 8/26/2025 Wednesday 8/27/2025 Thursday 8/28/2025 Friday 8/29/2025 Breakfast: Waffle Pack or Cereal or Poptarts (2) Lunch: Beef A Roni, Animal Cracker, Green Beans, Romaine Salad OR Sack Lunch OR Chef Salad After School: Cheeseburger, Cheezit, Carrot Sticks Breakfast: Cheese Toast or Cereal or Poptarts (2 Lunch:…
Read MoreObituaries
Donald M. Bice Sr. Mr. Donald M. Bice Sr., 85 of Phenix City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his home. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. EST (10 a.m. CST) Friday, August 22, 2025, at Summerville United Methodist Church in Phenix City with Pastor Karen Seifert officiating. The…
Read MoreAlabama attorney general Republican primary race will be a competitive one in 2026
We are still nine months from the Republican Party primary, but it appears the contest is set for the race for the Alabama attorney general. Incumbent Attorney General Steve Marshal is term-limited from running again, and he himself has his own campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Tommy…
Read MoreNegativity vs. criticism
Ruffle some feathers, indeed! I think some folks overlook the difference between negativity and criticism. Buzzy is a social critic, commenting on community issues, never naming names unless someone deserves to be singled out for praise, often offering suggestions for improvement. So a short column, which is sometimes tongue-in-cheek, should not be taken personally…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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