Three illegals in Kellyton put on ICE hold
Baltazar Sanchez Caballero Armando Rojo Lugardo Maximiliano Perez Vasquez By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Three illegal immigrants were arrested last Thursday in connection with thefts that occurred in Kellyton late last year. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that in October and December of 2024, two different victims…
Read MoreWoman calls 911 too many times
Lauren Faust By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County woman was arrested earlier this month after making too many unfounded 911 calls. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on February 13, Deputy Dawson responded to a 911 call and spoke with the caller. He informed her that law enforcement officers…
Read MoreMiss Centroid pageant contestants assist in preparing care baskets for cancer patients
Special to the News Miss Centroid pageant contestants completed a service project this year in conjunction with the Weogufka Cancer Outreach program. The Weogufka Cancer Outreach is directed by Amanda Fincher, a graduate of Central High School, who graciously allowed our young ladies to assist in preparing care baskets. Amanda’s mother was diagnosed with breast…
Read MoreCougar Cub Academy returns to CCCTC
Special to the News Mrs. Worley’s Educators in Training (EIT) classes will be hosting the Cougar Cub Academy February 27-28, April 14-17, and May 5-7. Coosa County Career Tech Center (CCCTC) future educators will be teaching the Cougar Cubs numbers, the alphabet, colors, shapes, and literacy skills. The EIT students have created lesson plans for each session based around a different theme. The lesson plan includes a clear…
Read MoreCTE students earn skid steer certifications
Special to the News Career Tech Education (CTE) students recently completed the online modules for the Asphalt Roller and Skid Steer Skills for Success courses. This week they had to complete 16 hours of hands-on operation of the equipment in order to obtain their official certifications. Last year’s classes started the trend of finding a CTE Campus…
Read MoreExtension news: Coosa 4-H welcomes new agent
Raeden Hanners Special to the News There is a new face at the Coosa County Extension Office! The Coosa Extension is excited to introduce its new 4-H agent, Raeden Hanners. She will serve both Coosa and Clay counties and will bring fresh energy and excitement to the 4-H program. Hanners brings a…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes FTA arrest
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man was arrested Monday on warrants for Coosa County. On February 24, 46-year-old Fletcher Antawin Strong was picked up from the Talladega County Jail for Failure to Appear warrants for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Strong is currently being held at…
Read MoreCoosa Trail Blazers robotics team enjoys next level competition
The Coosa Trail Blazers robotics team competed in the First Tech Challenge (FTC) this past weekend at Lee High School in Huntsville. The competition team; which includes Kaleb Ballard, Kyle Ballard, Matthew Eubanks, David Lee, Wyatt Kimbrell, and Erick Martinez; went before the judging panel where they were asked about their robot design, team outreach and mentorship and overall team structure. They also submitted a copy of their engineering…
Read MoreRichville VFD Bingo moved to next Saturday
Last day in February! Hard to believe we have finished two months of the year already. February is a short month, being only four weeks except leap year when it adds a day. It always seems like when you make it through February, you are headed to spring. We’ll have to see what the…
Read MoreVerse of the Week:
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
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