Central High School holds 36th annual Miss Centroid pageant
Jr. Miss Centroid contestants Miss Centroid contestants Special to the News Central High School Coosa County celebrated a 36-year tradition this past Saturday with its Miss Centroid pageant. Congratulations to our Jr. Miss contestants, pictured from left, Jr. Miss Photogenic, A’maiya Jackson; Jr. Miss Congeniality, Nevaeh Smith; Jr. Miss Centroid 2025, Kalicia Davis; Jr. Miss Photogenic, Anna Grace Trussell; and Jr. Miss Centroid Runner-Up and People’s Choice, Chloe Sizemore. Congratulations to…
Read MoreVFD nonagenarian celebrates birthday
Johnnie White recently celebrated his ninetieth birthday. He is Stewartville Volunteer Fire Department’s oldest member, and they were happy to celebrate and recognize him on this milestone. Happy birthday, Johnnie, and thank you for your service to our community and county!
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes indictment, other arrests
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office has made two indictment-related felony arrests and one probation violation arrest for the month of March. On March 4, 48-year-old Jason Bret Colburn of Florida was arrested for probation violation. On March 13, 27-year-old Justin Dale Ward of Eclectic was picked up from the Elmore…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce launches new website to support local businesses, community growth
Special to the News The Coosa County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of its new website, designed to educate the public about the Chamber’s mission and offer valuable resources for both businesses and the community. The new website goes live today, March 28. The website’s primary purpose is to inform the public about the Chamber’s role in…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces 2024 economic gains; Alabama’s growth continues with $7 billion in new investments
Two Rivers’ expansion included in report as Coosa County’s one project Special to the News On Monday Gov. Kay Ivey announced the release of the “2024 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report,” highlighting another banner year for Alabama’s economy. The report reveals that economic development efforts in 2024 secured $7 billion in…
Read MoreLegal reform
Op-ed by John Merrill You’ve heard about inflation driving up costs, but there’s another less thought-of factor that contributes to this issue: lawsuit abuse. The expenses associated with increased litigation, otherwise known as legal abuse, are causing prices to rise across Alabama. One study found that excessive litigation costs are costing Alabamians $6.3 billion in…
Read MoreAdvisory Board gets update, expands snapper season
The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board voted to expand the private recreational red snapper season to include the entire month of June. ADCNR will highlight the 400-plus miles of trails at State Parks and Forever Wild property during the Year of Alabama Trails. By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural…
Read MoreWrite your own funeral
None of us like the prospect of dying, and few like to think about their own funeral. But, have you ever stopped to think about what the preacher will say at your funeral? The life that you are now living will determine what the “honest” preacher will say at your funeral. If you are…
Read MoreIt’s time Alabama reins in delta-8
Op-ed by Rep. Andy Whitt In 2018, the U.S. Congress passed the most recent iteration of the Farm Bill, which, broadly speaking, is meant to protect the livelihoods of America’s farmers and keep food on the table for families across the nation. Like almost all legislation coming out of Washington, D.C. these…
Read MoreAG Marshall warns: Protect personal data, delete 23andMe accounts
Special to the News Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a warning to consumers about protecting personal information by deleting personal accounts following the announcement that genetic testing company, 23andMe, will be filing for bankruptcy. The direct-to-consumer genetic testing company collects and analyzes an individual’s genetic code. “Given the uncertainty surrounding 23andMe’s bankruptcy,…
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