Macon County Extension to hold blueberry workshop
Special to the News By Dr. Chip East Regional Extension Agent The Extension System is having a blueberry workshop at the E.V. Smith Research Station (4725 County Road 40, Shorter) in Macon County on Tuesday, June 10. Extension specialists and horticulture professors from Auburn University will be leading the meeting. Topics discussed…
Read MoreGuardianships, conservatorships process
This year is passing even faster than previous years. Because there were no Coosa County elections this year, I was hoping the year would pass a little slower. That isn’t happening. Memorial Day is just around the corner. Memorial Day begins what the Department of Defense calls the “101 Critical Days of Summer,” the…
Read MoreUpcoming events, fundraisers
I hope all the mothers had a great Mother’s Day; I did. My three daughters and their husbands, along with some of the grands and great-grands, attended church with me, then almost all of my family came to eat lunch or visit. So sorry one of my grandsons and his family were home sick;…
Read MoreElla Holmes of Weogufka named a Jax State Emerging Scholar for Spring 2025
Special to the News Ella Holmes of Weogufka has been named an Emerging Scholar at Jacksonville State University in recognition of their outstanding academic performance as a dual enrollment student in Spring 2025. Emerging Scholars earn GPAs of at least 3.5 or higher while taking classes at the university and attending high school. About Jacksonville…
Read MoreDispatches del Camino
I am standing at a bus stop in the unrelenting rain. Although to call this a “bus stop” is being generous. It’s just a highway guardrail. I am alone on this empty highway, waiting to catch a ride out of O Cebreiro. O Cebreiro is a tiny, prehistoric village, entirely made of…
Read MoreSoil, Water Conservation poster contest winners announced
Thank you to Janice Kilgore, the district administrative coordinator from the Coosa County Conservation District who shared the Central Coosa winning poster contestants. Each first place winner received a ribbon and $50. Each second place winner received a ribbon and $40. Each third place winner received a ribbon and $30. Mrs. Kilgore at the Coosa…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch meets Thursday, Vintage Vibe to perform next Friday
Lots going on right now, and not all of it is wonderful. I was driving up to Cullman to help my son when the van broke down. It is 20 years old, and putting more money in it right now doesn’t make sense so we went car shopping. Something that sounds good, but with…
Read MoreCentral athletics recognized at annual Athletic Banquet
Central athletes and their families were invited to the annual Athletic Banquet to recognize the accomplishments of our athletes. Athletic Director Deborah Phillips opened the program with a welcome, and Student Government Association president Traci Cox led the attendees in the “Pledge of Allegiance” and blessing. Principal Brandi Lee recognized our Scholar Athletes who not only excel athletically, but also academically. Athletes and their families enjoyed a meal and…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
May 18 Holly Springs Baptist Church in Coosa County will hold its 175th Homecoming on May 18, beginning at 11 a.m. There will be music and preaching. Bring a chair and food to share. May 18-21 “Revive us Again” – Equality Methodist Church is hosting a revival May 18-21. We invite all to come…
Read MoreBlessed by two local preachers Sunday
My great-grandson, Chayce, turned 3 years old Sunday. Happy birthday, Chayce! Three of my loves and blessings in life: Chayce, Chelsey and Butch. I enjoyed Mother’s Day, though I was a little under the weather. Hope all you ladies enjoyed your day. Butch was my king for the day. He went…
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