Joint law enforcement operation targets offenders with state, federal warrants
Darius Briscoe Taliyah Oliver Tylexus Shorter Jerald Massey Special to the News On Tuesday, March 18, the Alabama Department of Corrections led a coordinated law enforcement operation in Lee County, aimed at apprehending individuals with state and federal warrants. ADOC joined forces with the following agencies for this operation:…
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February 5-April 9 Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama Inc., along with the Coosa County Extension Office and Coosa County Chamber of Commerce, are once again sponsoring a free tax assistance program. Certified and trained tax preparers will provide free tax assistance and electronic filing of federal and state income tax forms in Rockford for those…
Read MoreExplaining U.S. government
If you had to explain how the United States government works to a friend, what would you say? Would you explain how our government is different from a monarchy or a dictatorship? Would you talk about the basic tenets of democracy, namely, electing representatives to serve on behalf of the people? Chances are, you…
Read MoreTalent Show returns to Central High School
Thanks to the Jobs for Alabama Graduates, or JAG, students and their sponsor, Debbie Phillips, annual talent shows have returned to Central High School. After winning first and second place trophies at the JAG State competition, the JAG students will be progressing to the National JAG Competition in Indianapolis, Indiana, in April. The students were inspired to hold…
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“For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.” – Ecclesiastes 7:20
Read MoreGod took care of us
Boy, we dodged a bullet last weekend! Coosa County had a target on our back with a 5 of 5 rating of possible devastating damage expected. Thankfully, with only a few areas, we were spared what we saw happening in other areas of our state. But also, we saw neighbors helping neighbors in the…
Read MoreFaith plays pivotal role
Faith plays a pivotal role in Christianity. That is the way God designed the plan of salvation. It comes only through faith in God’s grace. We must repent of our sins and believe that Jesus Christ paid the price for them at Calvary. Without faith in God’s Word, there is no salvation. Consider a couple…
Read MoreCCASW planning annual Hatchet Creek float
Participants in last year’s Creek Run Festival. Photos by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Association of Scenic Waterways met last Wednesday, with a focus on planning for this year’s Hatchet Creek float, called the Creek Run Festival. The association’s Board of Directors decided to set May 17…
Read MoreGood Grove Missionary Baptist Church tours J.D. Thompson Alumni Association Museum
Good Grove Church members and alumni members. Photo submitted Good Grove members looking at old photos. Photo submitted Ruby Wright and Pastor Bobby Montgomery. Photo submitted Young Good Grove Church member standing near historical exhibit. Photo submitted Special to the News Submitted by Mamie Ellis On Sunday, February 23,…
Read MoreCentral students attend FCCLA State Leadership Conference
Special to the News Family and Consumer Science teacher Mrs. Worley recently took eight of her students to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference in Montgomery. The students competed in various events to showcase their projects. Ruby Burks competed in Sports Nutrition and won a silver medal. Elizabeth Clark and Elizabeth Moore competed in Interior Design and won silver medals. Tatum…
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