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Remembering Bud Ivey, family

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  This sign by the Rockford Church of God family honors the memory of Bro. Wayne Weeks and his vision for the church’s blessed and bright future.   Yes, Buzzy, I agree on many things. Filthiness and no concern annoy me to he point it makes me sick. It’s time for something to be done…

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Creek Run Festival deemed another great success despite rain

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  Paddling participants arrive at Double Bridges for take out at the end of the 2025 Creek Run Festival. Photo by Christa Jennings   Matthew Reams with the Coosa County Association of Scenic Waterways arrives at the take-out spot after completing the float. Photo by Christa Jennings     Laci Brown shows the 32-quart RTIC…

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Sheriff’s Office wins charity softball tournament

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    The Sheriff’s Office law enforcement team brought home the trophy after playing three games against area first responders in the charity softball tournament.     Law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, and other first responders enjoyed a hard-fought softball tournament.   Sheriff Michael Howell and wife, Tasha, with the tournament trophy. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond…

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Central Elementary celebrates with kindergarten graduation service

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  Special to the News   Central Coosa celebrated its youngest graduates with a kindergarten graduation service last week. The Central High School senior graduates led the Central Elementary kindergarten graduates from their classrooms to their ceremony. Fifty-two kindergartners, as well as family and faculty, celebrated the beginning of their educational journey. After Principal Forbus welcomed everyone and the “Pledge of Allegiance” was recited, the kindergartners sang “Three Little…

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Dr. Wadsworth kicks off lieutenant governor campaign with energized launch event in Montgomery

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Special to the News   Dr. Nicole Wadsworth officially launched her campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama last Thursday morning at a packed event at her campaign headquarters in Montgomery. Supporters, community leaders and members of the press gathered to hear Wadsworth share her bold, Alabama-first vision rooted in economic growth, workforce development, safer communities,…

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Central Elementary recognizes student excellence in Awards Program

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  Central Elementary invited families to their annual End of Year Awards Program to celebrate their student’s achievements. All year All A Honor Roll students received medals, and all year A/B Honor Roll students received certificates. Thank you to Aniyah Thomas, Central Elementary School counselor, for providing the attached Honor Roll lists. Teachers presented Accelerated Reader (AR) awards, as well. Students earn AR points by reading a book…

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Public leaders should care

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  I read in last week’s News that the utilities on the old Extension Service building behind the courthouse, empty for years, cost $800 per month. Somebody, somehow, is blowing smoke. Another one of my pet peeves! Why do people accept outrageous claims as true? And pass them on in meetings and print as gospel? Don’t…

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Graduates: Get up and fly

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  Congratulations to my god-granddaughter Alexandra Symone “Lexy” Cousin on her graduation from Xavier University.   A season for making plans for grads is a hectic time, but still enjoyable. It is unbelievable how many nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, and granddaughters and god-granddaughters are graduating this year. My god-granddaughter Alexandra Symone (Lexy) Cousin received her…

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Monday is Jefferson Davis Holiday

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    Dear Editor, Monday, June 2, is Alabama’s holiday to honor Jefferson Davis, a U.S. Army veteran who fought for the U.S. flag when it symbolized the voluntary Union of Independent States, established in the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Peace Treaty with Britain, and U.S. Constitution. The Southern States had more right to withdraw from the…

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