Thank you to SAFE for continuing to support Central Coosa students
The Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE) has been a steadfast supporter of Central Coosa students. SAFE already provides an after-school enrichment program at the elementary school at no cost to parents, as well as an ACT prep and workforce development program at the high school that students get paid to participate in after school. Their…
Read MoreData centers: Not your coffeehouse
The term “Data Center” is becoming a common term on the evening news, but have you spent much time thinking about them? A data center is a specialized facility where organizations house the equipment and infrastructure needed to store, process and manage digital data and the applications that rely on it. So what does that…
Read MoreAssociation representing Alabama county government elects new leadership
ACCA members choose 2025-2026 officers, Board of Directors Special to the News Members of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) have elected the new county government officials who will guide the association’s efforts throughout the coming year. The ACCA 2025-2026 officers and Board of Directors were confirmed at the association’s 97th Annual…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday 8/1/2025 Tuesday 8/2/2025 Wednesday 8/3/2025 Thursday 8/4/2025 Friday 8/5/2025 No School LABOR DAY HOLIDAY Breakfast: PB & J Uncrustable or Cereal or Poptarts (2) Lunch: Beef and Cheese Taco, Pinto Beans, Salsa Sack Lunch OR Chef Salad After School: Corndog, Animal Crackers, Cucumber Slices CES: Mini cheer camp, 3:00-5:00 pm CHS: JV…
Read MoreVisitor arrested on contraband charges at Elmore Correctional Facility
Special to the News On Sunday, August 24, a contraband incident was reported at Elmore Correctional Facility. During visitation hours, a body scan detected concealed objects on the person of Kyria Latham as she was attempting to enter the facility. During a pat search, two packages were recovered containing: Approximately 46 grams of Fentanyl…
Read MoreJa’von Thomas-Peterson named Alabama One Player of the Week
Congratulations to Ja’von Thomas-Peterson for being named Alabama One’s Player of the Week. In last Friday’s game against 5A Sylacauga, Javon had 11 running plays gaining 45 yards, as well as two pass receptions gaining 28 yards. In addition, he succeeded in nine of 12 attempts to pass the ball, gaining 201 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Thank you to Alabama One for their continuous support of…
Read MoreAugust 18-24, 2025
Jail population as of August 24: 44 inmates Males: 38 Females: 6 ARRESTS On August 18, Deputy Moeser arrested Lauren Gabriella Faust, a citizen of Rockford, on the charge of Interference with Public Safety Communications. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $1,500 bond. On August 18, Deputy Parker arrested…
Read MoreAre you against law and order?
I understand that criminals of all types, sizes, races, genders, juveniles, and elders would rather have no law enforcement, jails, prisons, or courts. They do not follow the law, couldn’t care less about the law except to break it! I used to think that criminals were a very small minority within our country, but…
Read MoreStallions walks after guilty plea
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer After just a little more than five years in the county jail, Joe Danial Stallions pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter Monday morning – and was released the same day. Stallions was incarcerated at the Coosa County Jail from August 12, 2020, to August 18,…
Read MoreRandall Lewis running for mayor of Rockford
Special to the News Randall Lewis is running for mayor of the Town of Rockford and would appreciate your vote at the polls Tuesday, August 26. A lifelong resident of Rockford, Lewis has served as mayor for four terms and served one term on the Town Council. Additionally, Lewis was a member of the…
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