Community calendar: Aug. 15, 2025
August 16 Join us on August 16 in Stewartville for an adorable and fun cookie decorating class! It’s for the beginner or those just curious about what cookie decorating is all about! If you have limited experience with sugar cookies and found yourself frustrated with royal icing, this is the class for you. We will…
Read MorePraying for community-minded neighbors, business community
Last week I wrote about neighbors and what makes a good neighbor. This week I am on my knees because more properties are going up for sale in Equality. I am praying, begging, for good neighbors, community-minded neighbors. My fear is not of change or something different; my fear is greed and commercialism. There are…
Read MoreVolleyball season kicks off August 26!
See the schedule below for this year’s volleyball games. Go Cougars!
Read MoreObituaries: August 15, 2025
Chris O’Barr Chris O’Barr, age 43, of Sylacauga, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Chris was born in Valley to Helen O’Barr and Ricky O’Barr. Chris is survived by his wife, Tori O’Barr; children, Jarred O’Barr, Jevin O’Barr, Lucy O’Barr, Levi Curtis, Nataleigh Price, Annika Price; father, Ricky O’Barr; brother, Richard O’Barr (Brooke); sister,…
Read MoreWhy did people originally come to Coosa County?
Note: This is part of an ongoing monthly column series submitted by the Coosa County Historical Society members regarding our county history. Coosa County, from its very beginning, was a unique place. Its springs; branches and its river, the Coosa; played an important role in its development. There were numerous hills and valleys along the…
Read MoreRep. Rogers receives Main Street Alabama Leadership Award
Special to the News U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers was recently presented with the Main Street Alabama Leadership Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership contributions to the organization’s ALSpark initiative, which continues to generate positive economic impact throughout the state. “I am deeply honored to receive this award from Main Street Alabama,” said Rep. Rogers.…
Read MoreSeven things God hates: Part 1
We usually think of God as a “God of Love.” Look carefully at Proverbs 6:16-19, “These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools Weekly Calendar: Aug. 18-22, 2025
Protect & Serve Review: August 4-10, 2025
Jail population as of August 10: 60 inmates Males: 47 Females: 13 ARRESTS On August 4, Deputy Brown arrested Heather Danielle Tucker, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Harassment. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On August 4, Deputy Parker arrested Andrew Shane Jones, a citizen of…
Read MoreWestwater advances construction at Kellyton Graphite Plant, progresses debt financing
Special to the News Yesterday Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and critical minerals company focused on developing battery-grade natural graphite, announced business results for the second quarter ended June 30. “Westwater continues to make steady progress on all fronts – from construction at Kellyton to advancing multiple financing pathways,” said Terence Cryan, executive chair of Westwater Resources.…
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