Central Coosa boys basketball starts season with 2-1 record
Special to the News Waylon Chapman-Allen and Lacorrian Thompson secured the first win for Central of Coosa County at home Monday. Central Coosa County lost to Winterboro last year, but they did not allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Cougars came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 80-68. Central…
Read MoreCelebrity sighting in Rockford
Actor Channing Tatum was spotted in Rockford last Saturday, November 29, enjoying a meal with his family at Triple R Cafe. A native of Cullman who has family in Wetumpka, Tatum visited the local restaurant while he was in the area visiting family. Waitress Jessie Ingram took the opportunity to get a photo with him.…
Read MoreFire Danger Advisory rescinded statewide
Special to the News As drought conditions across the state improve with recent beneficial rainfall, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is rescinding the Fire Danger Advisory for all Alabama counties, as of yesterday. The agency is constantly monitoring conditions and will continue to make recommendations regarding outdoor burning to ensure the safety of Alabama’s forestland…
Read MoreTalladega man killed in wreck outside of Sylacauga
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. Sunday, November 30, has claimed the life of a Talladega man. Roy W. Tarwater Jr., 60, was fatally injured when the 1997 Toyota 4Runner he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Tarwater was not using a seat belt at the time of the…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces CHOOSE Act family applications for 2026-2027 school year
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that the CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) family application portal access date information is available on the program’s updated website, where Alabama families can prepare for the state’s education savings account (ESA) program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The website,…
Read MoreJoin ATF for a celebration on Pinhoti Trail December 10
Public invited to celebrate a Pinhoti Trail improvement project Special to the News The Alabama Trails Foundation invites the public to join with friends and fellow outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate the renovation of Jogloma-Scott Lake as a thru-hiker respite and day-explorer destination. Jogloma-Scott Lake is nestled in the Talladega National Forest at the foot of…
Read MoreAlabama Republican Party mourns passing of trailblazer Ann Bedsole
Special to the News On Tuesday the Alabama Republican Party released the following statement on the passing of former State Sen. Ann Bedsole, a groundbreaking leader whose impact on Alabama politics and public service spanned more than half a century. She was 95 years old. Sen. Bedsole made history as the first Republican woman elected…
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Verse of the Week: Dec. 5, 2025
“That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but…
Read MoreGreat Neighborhood Watch meeting; some still missed
Union Square Neighborhood Watch is still being blessed. We enjoyed a wonderful late Thanksgiving/early Christmas meal all in one at the Neighborhood Watch meeting. We ate well and made Christmas bags for five homebounds. These bags were extra special this year. Everyone helped with the contributions, but I have to give Sherry and Robin the…
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