Community Calendar
April 19 The Coosa County High School Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet in Rockford at the old high school gymnasium, AKA the Rockford Event Center, at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. Everyone who has graduated or attended CCHS, their spouses and children are invited to attend. Please bring a covered dish and…
Read MoreIt is much more than backwater
The lakes; including Lay Lake, Lake Martin, Lake Mitchell, and Lake Jordan; are crucial to Coosa County, serving as major recreational resources, supporting local economies and providing vital water management benefits. These lakes are key to the county’s economy, attracting tourism and supporting industries like fishing and boating. The lakes offer numerous opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and other…
Read MoreLady Cougar softball honors seniors during pre-game ceremony
Reagan Cardwell ZyNedria Edwards Brynlee Hawthorne Diamond Doll Harper Elliott The pre-game ceremony celebrated three Lady Cougar senior softball players and the senior Diamond Dolls, including their accomplishments and their future plans. All the senior Diamond Dolls will also be acknowledged at the baseball senior night ceremony Thursday, as…
Read MoreSmith Lake boat crash results in fatalities
Special to the News A two-vessel crash that occurred at approximately 7:03 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, has claimed the life of an Altoona man. Joey M. Broom, 58, was fatally injured when the Center Console vessel he was onboard was struck by a Nitro Bass Boat. Broom was pronounced deceased at the…
Read MoreApril 7-13, 2025
Jail population as of April 13: 36 inmates Males: 30 Females: 6 ARRESTS On April 7, Inv. Middlebrooks arrested Clifford Bernard Ellis, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Failure to Appear/Comply/Pay. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On April 8, Deputy Payton arrested…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreTurns out better when God does the fighting
The children of Israel learned the lesson the hard way. They simply couldn’t show up to the battle in just any old condition and expect to be victorious. If they were in wrong standing with God through disobedience or following false gods, they couldn’t stand in battle. It was God who fought their battles. So,…
Read MoreTuberville, Rogers, ATF work to expand Talladega National Forest
Proposed proclamation boundary addition would include portion of Coosa County By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer On Tuesday U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers introduced the Talladega National Forest Expansion Act, with the Alabama Trails Foundation working with the legislators to expand the Talladega National Forest. The expansion of the…
Read MoreThe other side of organ donation
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer In recognition of April being National Donate Life Month, last week’s edition included a report highlighting the importance of considering organ donation, sharing Amy Gilliland’s story of being a two-time organ recipient. But what about the other side of organ donation, family members who have lost…
Read MoreCHS, CES students enjoy school day softball, baseball games
Special to the News There were two beautiful days at the ball fields as the Central High School students and Central Elementary School students had the opportunity to enjoy a Central softball game and Central baseball game respectively. Students also had the opportunity to enjoy food from the Cougar Cafe thanks to the hard…
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