Confessions of a morning person
I haven’t always been a morning person. God knows. When I was a young man I was anti-morning-people. Morning people were insane. My mother was a morning person. As a boy, I’d awake to find my mother already in the living room, snuggled beneath a lamp, where she’d been reading for hours. The cat in…
Read MoreSpring filled with activities, upgrades at Alabama State Parks
The new expansive bathhouse at Meaher State Park is adjacent to the new campsites. The Meaher State Park Campground has 46 new sites with full hook-ups. Longtime Alabama State Parks employee Chad Davis was recently promoted to deputy director. By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreApril 14-20, 2025
Jail population as of April 20: 34 inmates Males: 30 Females: 4 ARRESTS On April 14, Sgt. Rudd arrested Jermaine Donquintez Hall, a citizen of Childersburg, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $403 cash bond. On April 17, Lt. Moon…
Read MoreCounty to name new bridge after WWII veteran Thomas Cleveland
District 1 County Commissioner John Forbus presents a resolution to Thomas Cleveland’s daughter, Wanda Chesnutt, reflecting a bridge being named in honor of her dad. Photo by Lydia Waters Wanda Chesnutt, daughter of World War II veteran Thomas Cleveland, speaks about and honors her dad during the Commission meeting following the…
Read MoreRural Roadshow demonstrates assistance devices, more
Jessica McKay with Accessing Potential Through Assistive Technology, left, and representatives with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services and UAB Regional Autism Network show some of the assistive devices available to help those with disabilities. Photo by Christa Jennings A wide variety of assistance devices were on display and available to demo,…
Read MoreCentral students enjoy Prom 2025 at beautiful White Orchid
2025 Prom King and Queen Torrance Kelley and Kelsey McLaughlin 2025 Prom Prince and Princess Caden Miller and Re’Niyah Gibbs Students enjoying the prom. Photos by Maressa Ware Special to the News It was a beautiful night as the sun set with family and friends who came out for…
Read MoreMay Day event in Cottage Grove
Special to the News The J. D. Thompson High School Alumni Association members are busy planning a fun day of activities for May 17, starting with the Chlora K. May Fun Run/Walk-a-Thon. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and the walk will start at 8 a.m. The registration fee is $12 and includes a swag…
Read MoreLife Skills students simulate self-sufficiency home skills
Simone recently turned 21 years old and was honored with a class party to celebrate. Happy birthday, Simone! Photo submitted During a “Home Day” self-sufficiency simulation for the Life Skills class, students practiced making their bed. Photo submitted Life Skills students prepare their own lunches, including homemade pizzas, as…
Read MoreCoosa Riverkeeper developing economic impact study of Coosa River in Alabama
Special to the News Do you live on, recreate on, or spend time near the Coosa River? Whether you boat, fish, waterski, live, work, or play near the Coosa River – Coosa Riverkeeper wants to hear from you! Coosa Riverkeeper is partnering with the University of Auburn at Montgomery to develop a research…
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