Alumni association to host 2026 Fun Run, Walk-a-Thon
Special to the News Save the date; May 30, at 8 a.m.; as the Coosa County Training School/J.D. Thompson High School Fun Run/Walk-a-Thon is the place you need to be. The event, named in honor of Mrs. Chlora K. May, is the perfect health and wellness activity for family and friends. Enjoy the fresh…
Read MoreParents, students enjoy Literacy Everywhere! community nights
Special to the News Ed’s on Main in Goodwater and the Weogufka Family Worship Center were the sites for the first two of three community literacy events sponsored by Literacy Everywhere! The literacy skill that is the focus of the events is reading aloud. Mrs. Masters modeled reading with expression by reading the…
Read MoreRemains identified as missing Sylacauga man
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Remains found last month have now been positively identified as Shannon Lee Morris, a Sylacauga man who had been missing since May. As reported previously, Morris, a 35-year-old Black male, was reported missing from Sylacauga on May 25. Initially the Sylacauga Police Department oversaw the case and investigation. However,…
Read MoreCentral Cougar baseball program celebrates senior night
Special to the News The Central Cougar baseball program celebrated their seniors at their season closing game last Tuesday. The pre-game ceremony started by recognizing the senior press box operator Caden Miller, who has volunteered with the Cougar baseball program for four years. Caden will be attending Jefferson State to earn his lineman certification. We then recognized our…
Read MoreHigh blood pressure in pregnancy
Strong Women… Strong Community monthly column By Dr. Rachel Sinkey UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology High blood pressure during pregnancy is common and treatable. It is important to know the signs to keep you and your baby safe. What are the 2 main types of high blood pressure in pregnancy? Chronic…
Read MoreApril 20-26, 2026
Jail population as of April 26: 27 inmates Males: 21 Females: 6 ARRESTS On April 21, Deputy Kelley arrested Connor James Miller, a citizen of Clanton, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On April 22, Deputy Brown arrested Courtney…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
May 1 and 16 Registration is open for the 2026 Creek Run Festival, which will be held Saturday, May 16, for a one-day float on Hatchet Creek from King’s Bridge near Rockford to Double Bridges in the Richville community. Registration includes a meal at the end of the float, shuttle service, T-shirt, a gift bag…
Read MoreWhen congregational surveys give mixed results
It’s common for congregations to administer opinion surveys occasionally. But I’ve seen mixed results. Baptist denominational officials report that congregations who take surveys when searching for a new pastor discover members want a 35-year old with a seminary degree. Thus he is educated, not too old, not too young, but just right. A retired…
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Read MoreOut with the old; it’s time to SAVE America
I’ve been proud to represent Alabama in the U.S. Senate over the past five and a half years. Unfortunately, something I’ve noticed during my time in D.C. is that the swamp seems much more interested in preserving their own power than doing what’s right for the American people. In fact, too many politicians go…
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