26-27 7th-12th CHS Supply List
Driver Education Permit is required $40 class fee 9th grade World History (WH) WH binder provided pencil pouch to fit in binder rings pens pencils yellow and green highlighter colored pencils 12th grade Gov’t/Econ (GE) GE binder provided pencil pouch to fit in binder rings pens pencils yellow and green highlighter colored pencils US History…
Read MoreElection reminder; importance of military bands
I hope you had an enjoyable and safe Independence Day weekend. I watched many of the televised events, including the fireworks display at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. They were fantastic! I was especially impressed by the performers in the military bands. I am glad the military bands were used instead of big-name…
Read MoreObituaries
Betty Jean Jordan Graveside service for Mrs. Betty Jean Jordan, 91, of Alexander City, was Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Hillview Memorial Park. Rev. Wayne Cowhick officiated. Mrs. Jordan passed away on July 8, 2026, at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of strength, grace, and quiet devotion that touched all who…
Read MoreAuburn man dies in Camp Hill wreck
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, has claimed the life of an Auburn man. Hugh W. Smith, 82, was critically injured when the 1996 Toyota Tacoma he was driving was struck by the 2009 Lexus IS250 driven by Cheaney M. Keel, 23, of Alexander City.…
Read MoreRichville VFD to host bingo tomorrow
The next Richville Volunteer Fire Department Bingo will be tomorrow, July 18, starting at 6:30 p.m. Also, they will be serving concessions. So, come out for a good time for a good cause. Next Sunday, July 26, the quarterly Historical Society meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at The Old Rockford School. Our…
Read MoreGov. Ivey reminds families to stock up on school supplies during state’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday encouraged Alabamians to prepare for the upcoming school year during Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, when certain school supplies and related items are free of state sales tax from Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19. “Quality education is essential to continuing the historic…
Read MoreEquality Methodist hosting picnic, music tomorrow
Sorry if you missed it, but Coosa Live had a great performance in their welcome back gathering by Vintage Vibe last Saturday. Not sure when the next event will be scheduled, but I know Rodger is wanting to book regular events again. Several people have asked as they have missed having a place to…
Read MoreSchool supply donations, pick up
Community members and organizations who would like to donate school supplies may drop them off in the lobbies of either Central Elementary or Central High School, Monday through Thursday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Likewise, students who are in need of school supplies may pick up donated items from the lobbies at their discretion.…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
July 26 Unity Fellowship Church, located at 8780 Coosa Co. Rd. 56, Weogufka (GPS: 33.0059942, -86.3391470), established in 1858, will be holding their Homecoming on Sunday, July 26, at 11 a.m. Speaker will be Ray Franklin. Service will be followed with a potluck lunch. Everyone is invited to join us in this annual celebration. …
Read MoreThank you, all
Hi, everybody – my readers. I had a little vacation with my doctor. I went to see him, and he kept me for a while. It was a great, bittersweet “stay.” He took very good care of me, and all of his staff. God is so good that He is beyond so…
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