Dr. Wadsworth kicks off lieutenant governor campaign with energized launch event in Montgomery
Special to the News Dr. Nicole Wadsworth officially launched her campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama last Thursday morning at a packed event at her campaign headquarters in Montgomery. Supporters, community leaders and members of the press gathered to hear Wadsworth share her bold, Alabama-first vision rooted in economic growth, workforce development, safer communities,…
Read MoreCentral Elementary recognizes student excellence in Awards Program
Central Elementary invited families to their annual End of Year Awards Program to celebrate their student’s achievements. All year All A Honor Roll students received medals, and all year A/B Honor Roll students received certificates. Thank you to Aniyah Thomas, Central Elementary School counselor, for providing the attached Honor Roll lists. Teachers presented Accelerated Reader (AR) awards, as well. Students earn AR points by reading a book…
Read MorePublic leaders should care
I read in last week’s News that the utilities on the old Extension Service building behind the courthouse, empty for years, cost $800 per month. Somebody, somehow, is blowing smoke. Another one of my pet peeves! Why do people accept outrageous claims as true? And pass them on in meetings and print as gospel? Don’t…
Read MoreGraduates: Get up and fly
Congratulations to my god-granddaughter Alexandra Symone “Lexy” Cousin on her graduation from Xavier University. A season for making plans for grads is a hectic time, but still enjoyable. It is unbelievable how many nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, and granddaughters and god-granddaughters are graduating this year. My god-granddaughter Alexandra Symone (Lexy) Cousin received her…
Read MoreMonday is Jefferson Davis Holiday
Dear Editor, Monday, June 2, is Alabama’s holiday to honor Jefferson Davis, a U.S. Army veteran who fought for the U.S. flag when it symbolized the voluntary Union of Independent States, established in the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Peace Treaty with Britain, and U.S. Constitution. The Southern States had more right to withdraw from the…
Read MoreRemembering Mrs. Bessie Lee Spivey on May 21, 2025
It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, On August 19, 2024, the day God called you home. We love you and we miss you, Your Family
Read MoreObituaries
Albert Wilson “Bud” Ivey Jr. Albert Wilson “Bud” Ivey Jr. was born on July 11, 1950, to Albert Wilson Ivey Sr. and Ruenette Litaker Ivey in Rockford in Coosa County. The family will receive friends Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Gassett Funeral Home Chapel in…
Read MoreMore new products, EVFD monthly fundraiser next Saturday
I finally did it, with help from my husband, but we finally moved the fence around the water meter so that when they come to read the water meter they don’t have to deal with our difficult gate or lots of farm birds who want to know who is entering their territory. Not that…
Read MoreThornton earns place on Wallace State’s President’s List
Special to the News Wallace State Community College congratulates Caroline Thornton of Rockford on being named to the President’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. Thornton is one of 685 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. To earn a spot on the…
Read MoreCongratulations to inaugural Cougar Dance Team
Special to the News Tryouts were recently held for the first Central High School dance team. Congratulations to the following girls who made the team, Elena Robinson, Lillie Kimbrell, A’maiya Jackson, Lily Howell, Henley Stevens, Chloe Sizemore, MaryAnn Ward, Mallorie Feltman, and Anna Grace Trussell. The team is looking forward to their upcoming uniform fitting, summer camp and practices as…
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