Church Briefs
May 4 Concord Baptist Church is celebrating its 180th year with Homecoming on May 4, starting at 10:30 a.m. with special music by Joe and Randall, a bluegrass gospel duo from Clanton. Join us at Concord Baptist Church, 1309 Coosa County Road 10, Equality, 36026. May 18 Holly Springs Baptist Church in Coosa County…
Read MoreADOC investigation results in Hueytown arrest
Special to the News On April 16, ADOC Narcotics and K-9 Units started an investigation into promoting prison contraband into correctional facilities. During the investigation, Dominique Moses was developed as a suspect. On Wednesday, April 30, a search warrant was executed at the residence of Moses in Hueytown. During the search, approximately 462 grams…
Read MoreObituaries
Shirley Jean McCollum Memorial Service for Mrs. Shirley McCollum, 77, of Camp Hill, will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Saugahatchee Assembly of God. Shirley Jean Chambers McCollum passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her residence. Born on February 9, 1948, in Polk County, Ga., she was a…
Read MoreImportance of supporting local; EVFD monthly fundraiser tomorrow
Summer heat is here; at least that is how I feel about it. I did get my garden in. In fact, because the plant sales were so dismal at Jenny’s General, I had to plant more than I had planned. So, no more plants, because it seems the older customers who stopped by didn’t…
Read MoreCentral students win gold, silver, bronze medals at SkillsUSA state competition
Central Coosa SkillsUSA students recently attended the Alabama SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference and SkillsUSA championships at the Mobile Convention Center. Congratulations to Kirby Clark who won gold in the SkillsUSA Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair competition. In addition, the Career Pathway Showcase team of Mallorie Feltman, JJ Brimer and Eli Thornton were awarded a silver medal for their…
Read MoreThe Pride of Coosa County band performs spring concert
Central Elementary Beginner Band and Central High School Concert Band recently performed their Spring Concert under the direction of Darryl Ingram. The concert was emceed by the band booster president and parent, April Stokes. Mrs. Stokes started by introducing the Beginner Band who played three songs for family and friends, “Bingo,” “Blackbeard” and “Power Rock.” Mrs. Stokes then introduced the Concert Band who played six selections, including “Fury…
Read MoreState surplus property auction starts online tomorrow, May 3
Special to the News The next online state surplus property auction starts on Saturday and will feature a diverse selection of items for bid, including computer equipment, a forklift, a bulldozer, tractor-trailers, and even a basketball-shooting robot. The robot, an educational tool for technical education students, and hundreds of other items will be…
Read MoreCentral students enjoy annual Six Flags Math, Science, Physics Day
A total of 113 Central students in seventh through twelfth grades recently enjoyed the annual trip to Six Flags for Math, Science and Physics Day. The annual trip is a reward trip organized by the Central High School math and science teachers for students who have a 70-plus average in their math and science classes, as well as good…
Read MoreRegistration open for Hatchet Creek float, prizes available
Multiple prizes are up for grabs during drawings at this year’s Creek Run Festival, including this 24-can RTIC soft cooler, a $200 value. Every float participant will be entered to win. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Association of Scenic Waterways is busily planning and making preparations for the…
Read MoreCoosa families, others eligible for Alabama SUN Bucks
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With summer break quickly approaching, the Coosa County School System wants to help get the word out to local families about a program that can help many families buy food while school is out for the summer. While students are out of school for summer break and…
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