Volleyball Senior Night celebrates with a win against Talladega
The Lady Cougar varsity volleyball team recognized their four senior players, as well as their three volunteer managers and one Quick Server concession worker, in a ceremony during their game against B.B. Comer this week. The ceremony started by recognizing the three senior volleyball managers, Hannah Hyatt, Henley Jennings and Reese Lee, who also served as Quick Server concession…
Read More“Tell them…” she told me
Washington, North Carolina. She was small. White hair. A slow, shuffling gait. She wore Velcro shoes. She was 94. She came through the meet-and-greet line after my one-man shipwreck. She waited her turn patiently, while I ran my mouth, signed books, and kissed babies. When it was her turn, we embraced. She spoke in a…
Read MoreAlabama Farmers Federation endorses candidates for 2026 elections
Special to the News The Alabama Farmers Federation announced political endorsements Tuesday following a packed Alabama FarmPAC agenda that saw more than two dozen candidates make their cases to Federation leaders from all 67 counties. “Candidates often say the auditorium where we hold the FarmPAC meeting is the most intimidating venue in state politics.…
Read MoreObituaries
Leon “Lee” Albert Armbrester Leon began his trip to Glory Sept. 18, 2025, at 11:29 a.m. after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) Armbrester; son, Leon A. Armbrester Jr. (Dawn and daughter Jenna); daughter, Victoria Armbrester Parks (Ken Parks, daughter Sophia and son Paxton); stepsons, Richard Varner (Tammy, sons…
Read MoreTeen cyclist killed in Millbrook crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash involving a bicyclist that occurred at approximately 8:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, has claimed the life of a 15-year-old juvenile. The 15-year-old was fatally injured when the bicycle the youth was operating was struck by the 2012 Honda Fit driven by Melanie A. Morrow, 63, of Millbrook. The teen…
Read MoreOctober Beef Month celebrates 61 years in Alabama
Special to the News The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, or ACA, is proud to announce the arrival of October Beef Month in Alabama, celebrating its 61st year as a longstanding tradition honoring the state’s beef cattle industry. “Each October we have the opportunity to celebrate Alabama’s cattle industry and the hardworking families who bring beef to…
Read MoreBOE approves 2026 budget, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a called meeting September 11, the Board of Education held its second and final budget hearing, with Board members approving the budget as presented by Chief School Financial Officer Amy Davis. The ending fund balance presented at the first budget hearing was $4,350,853.38. However, the adjusted…
Read MoreSeniors should beware Medicare card scam
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County resident recently received a call that she recognized as a scam, and she wants other senior citizens to also be mindful of such potential scams so that they do not become victims. The local citizen, who wishes to remain anonymous, stated that she…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools announces 2025 Homecoming representatives
Special to the News Every year Coosa County Schools Homecoming photo shoot takes place at a historic site in Coosa County. This year’s Homecoming photo shoot took place at the Old Rock Jail in the county seat of Rockford. The Old Rock Jail is on the National Register of Historic Places as the oldest…
Read MoreConservation in Coosa County to be held Oct. 9
Special to the News In 1960, the Coosa County Soil Conservation District was established to provide conservation information and education activities to citizens and landowners of Coosa County. These services would not be possible without coordination with many partner agencies over our 65-year history. In recognition of these partnerships, we invite you to join us…
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