Is the dollar quietly being replaced?
While the U.S. dollar is not being replaced entirely, a “quiet” shift is underway as its dominant position gradually erodes in favor of a more multi-currency world. This process, known as de-dollarization, is driven by several factors, but experts agree that no single currency is poised to replace the dollar in the foreseeable future.…
Read MoreHorse in Coffee County confirmed positive for rabies
Special to the News An investigation was begun September 22 after a horse in Coffee County was confirmed positive for rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that is almost always fatal if untreated. The horse’s owners said they noticed the horse had scratch marks on her nose, and she began rubbing and showing irritation…
Read MoreCentral Homecoming to be held this evening
It’s officially fall or autumn! However, our weather has not gotten the memo! This past week has been more like summer in the daytime with cool mornings tempting you to think fall has started. By the time this is published, we are supposed to have had rain, and that should cool things off. I’m…
Read MoreWhat is freedom of speech?
The founders of our great nation were from many different backgrounds, different countries, different religious beliefs, different colonies, and different ages. But they somehow came together to first provide us with a Declaration of Independence establishing our “inalienable rights” and stating we are all created equal – both given to us from our Creator.…
Read MoreJefferson County’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange under construction
Special to the News Construction is underway on Jefferson County’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) in McCalla. The $22 million project will transform Exit 14 on I-59/20 at McAshan Drive. The job was awarded to Carcel & G. Construction, with funding coming from three sources. Jefferson County pitched in $14 million, adding…
Read MoreTrespasser at Holman Correctional Facility arrested on contraband charges
Special to the News On Monday, September 14, a trespasser was discovered on the grounds of Holman Correctional Facility. At approximately 3:25 a.m., ADOC K-9 agents spotted a man with a bag running towards the Holman perimeter fence. The suspect was detained and identified as Jauvon Travis Leonard. ADOC Narcotics agents arrived on the…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday 9/29/2025 Tuesday 9/30/2025 Wednesday 10/1/2025 Thursday 10/2/2025 Friday 10/3/2025 Breakfast: PB & J Uncrustable or Cereal or Poptarts Lunch: Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans, Bread OR Sack Lunch OR Chef Salad After School: Pull-A-Part Bread, Cheezit, Carrot Sticks Breakfast: Pancake Pack or Cereal or Poptarts (2) Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, California Mixed Veggies OR…
Read MoreHealthy snacks, spices, more available at Jenny’s General
We have the two livestock guardian dogs we were considering at the homestead now. I am sorry if they have visited you when they get out of our fenced-in yard. The darn 2-year-old Antonian Pyrenees is smart as a whip and has learned to open the gate and even figured out how to untie…
Read MoreFights over tax receipts keeping Alabama courts busy
There is an old saying that “Money is the answer: What is the question?” Well in Alabama, the question is what is behind all of the litigation at the county courthouses being brought by cities and charter school systems. First, there are a number of cities, including Tuscaloosa, that have filed lawsuits against the…
Read MoreADOC makes additional arrests in ongoing investigation
Special to the News On Friday, September 19, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Narcotics Unit served warrants on Monica Bishop and Emoni Bishop in Gadsden. Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Madison County Jail. Monica Bishop was charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Emoni Bishop was charged with unlawful…
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