Central football has strong showing in jamboree game against 3A Childersburg
If the spring jamboree game is any indication, Central football is going to fill Keith Bullard Stadium this fall as the football program shows continual signs of strengthening. The spring game pitted 2A Central against 3A Childersburg with a score of 14-14 for the varsity squad. Head varsity football coach Daniel Flowers said, “It…
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Op-ed by Sen. Shay Shelnutt As someone who had the honor of serving in the Alabama Legislature, I’ve seen firsthand the opportunities and challenges facing our great state. Alabama is blessed with strong communities, a rich history and hardworking people, but there’s one area where we’re being held back: our legal system. Lawsuit…
Read MoreWhat is your plan?
A “plan” is necessary for any successful endeavor in life. We may not think about it, but everything that we are successful in has a plan. Remember: Plan your work and work your plan. The fisherman who wins the tournament has a plan. The basketball, baseball, or football team that wins always has a…
Read MoreMay 12-18, 2025
Total jail population as of May 18: 25 inmates Males: 20 Females: 5 ARRESTS On May 12, Lt. Moon arrested Brandon Scott Acklin, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Promoting Prison Contraband 2nd Degree. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On May 12, Deputy Brown arrested Phillip…
Read MoreCrowded at the top in 2026
While the 2026 Alabama gubernatorial election is still some time away, a competitive race with multiple candidates is beginning to build and could bring several benefits to the state. Here’s what’s known so far about the 2026 Alabama gubernatorial election. The incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey is term-limited and cannot seek re-election in 2026. This creates an open race, attracting significant interest from several potential candidates.…
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June 8-12 It’s Vacation Bible School time at Kellyton Baptist Church! Magnified: Discovering the bigness of God in the smallest of things! (Theme: Psalm 34:3) VBS will be held June 8-12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Family Night will be June 12. Kids will need to be at the church at their regular time, and…
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Memorial Day is this Monday, May 26. It is a federal holiday to honor and mourn the U. S. military personnel who died in service during the line of duty. It has been observed since 1868, known then as Decoration Day following the end of the Civil War. In 1968, Congress changed…
Read MoreSenior Baccalaureate Service encourages seniors as they enter next season of their life
Family, friends and faculty celebrated the graduating class of 2025 in a faith-based graduation service Sunday evening at the Weogufka Family Worship Center. Members of the worship team, Tabitha Hyatt and Mylon Dailey, welcomed guests with worship songs. Student Government Association (SGA) member Luis Martinez emceed, and SGA president Traci Cox led the attendees in…
Read MoreHonor Rolls
A Honor Roll Shehan, Alona Marie 7th grade ——————————————————- Adair, Caleb Tyuan 8th grade Cowart, Alizabeth Caprice 8th grade Gaddis, Caiden Lamar 8th grade Penton, Micha Randol 8th grade Stevens, Henley Madison 8th grade A/B Honor Roll 7th Grade Greene, Anthony Tyrone Welch, Kortlyn R’Riann Yates, Jenni Marie 8th Grade Franklin, Christopher Jay Jones,…
Read MoreFinal dispatch from the Camino
We entered Santiago de Compostela at 2:11 p.m. On foot. We’d been hiking since sunup. Our pace was slow. Our clothes, threadbare. I was muttering the 23rd Psalm – a kind of private meditation on the trail. Two tired pilgrims. Thirty-six days on the trail. Five hundred miles. Thousands of public toilets, none of…
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