Community Calendar
June 28 Bingo in Millerville will be held Saturday, June 28, from 5-8 p.m. at the Bibb Graves Community Center. Cards are 50 cents each. Door prizes. Black-out Bingo. Food available. July 10 The Coosa County E-911 Board will hold a special called meeting on July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the E-911 Board…
Read MoreGod’s sense of smell
Thousands upon thousands of scents exist in the world. They are detected through our olfactory system, which is responsible for our sense of smell. Many sources emit odors that are well-pleasing to the smell. While others are considered smelly – think of old gym sneakers and socks after the big game! Some have gone…
Read MoreSo much has happened
I’m back! Since the last time I wrote my column I have been on two trips of a lifetime – one to Germany with my travel buddy Emily Campbell and one out west with my brother and sister from other mothers, Ran and Terry Wilson! Germany was another Beaches of Normandy Tour to sites…
Read MoreJudy Voss retires after 38 years with Coosa Board of Education
Special to the News Judy Voss has announced her retirement after 38 years of employment with the Coosa County Board of Education. Voss began her career with the Board in 1987 as the chief financial officer, although things were quite different back then. “Our office was located in the courthouse where we had…
Read MorePamela Jones retires after 31 years of service with Coosa County Schools
Special to the News After more than three decades of dedicated service, Pamela Jones is retiring from Coosa County Schools, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, commitment and care that will be felt for years to come. Jones began her journey on August 15, 1994, as the CNP/General Fund Secretary. Her leadership and attention…
Read MoreCentral Elementary campers continue to work hard, play hard
The Central Elementary Literacy, Math and STEM camps continue to combine learning and fun. Teachers are strengthening students’ literacy skills by utilizing the scientifically proven Phonics First, Sonday System and UFLI phonics programs. In addition, teachers have been working hard planning lessons using differentiated instruction along with multisensory strategies to increase learning outcomes. The…
Read MoreFamily, friends, former students attend Gamble, McKinney Court dedication
Special to the News The Belyeu Gym floor at Central Coosa was recently resurfaced, which provided an opportunity to commemorate the school’s five state basketball championships on the new floor, which includes stars at the free throw line for the 1995, 2000, 2001, 2004, and 2019 State Championship titles. The resurfacing also presented an opportunity…
Read MoreKellyton woman, man arrested for chemical endangerment of child
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A man and woman were arrested earlier this month, each on a drug-related charge, following a joint investigation by the Coosa County Department of Human Resources and the Sheriff’s Office. On June 3, a local DHR representative provided the Sheriff’s Office with information relating to drug…
Read MoreHappy birthday, Ms. Irene Beasley!
Special to the News On Monday, June 23, Irene Beasley will celebrate her 104th birthday. Over the years she has been actively involved in her community and Bradford Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and led singing for many years. Family and church are very important parts of Ms. Beasley’s life. She is one of…
Read MoreMontgomery woman arrested in Stewartville for drug charges
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Montgomery woman was arrested last Saturday in the Stewartville area on drug-related charges. On June 14, Deputy Brown responded to a woman sleeping in her vehicle near Dollar General in Stewartville. After numerous attempts, he woke the woman up. The vehicle had an expired tag,…
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