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Read MoreThe heart of public safety: Investing in law enforcement for a safer Alabama
Op-ed By House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter As National Police Week comes to a close, we should celebrate the fact that the Legislature has taken historic steps this session to show our appreciation to these extraordinary men and women, support local recruitment and retention efforts, and bolster public safety as a whole in…
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May 27 AWR 328: All Hazards Preparedness for Animals in Disasters will be held May 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Coosa County Extension Office. This 8-hour, tuition-free, DHS/FEMA-certified course will provide livestock producers, emergency managers, veterinarians, Extension agents, veterinary technicians, rural community leaders, public and human health personnel, and fire and…
Read MoreStop blaming everyone else
Congratulations to our oldest granddaughter, Deja, on earning her master’s degree in physician’s assistant studies! Christale Tuck and son Jaden Tuck have the most wonderful togetherness mother-and-son relationship. Coosa and Tallapoosa counties love them both. We are one big family. Christale was named Woman of the Year Community Champion at the Alexander City…
Read MoreSummer feeding, reading, more activities for youth, families
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With the end of another school year in sight, local agencies and organizations are gearing up for summer activities while youth and families are planning ways to spend their summer. From free meals for youth to summer reading programs and events for families, there’s something for everyone…
Read MoreCounty recognizes Equality’s Dial for community involvement
David Dial, left, was recognized by the County Commission and District 4 Commissioner Ronnie Joiner, right, for his dedicated service to the Equality community and Coosa County as a whole. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer On Tuesday morning the County Commission kicked off its meeting with a special…
Read MoreCHS valedictorian Izabel Whaley
Special to the News Congratulations to the Central High School class of 2025 valedictorian, Izabel Whaley. Izabel is the daughter of Brian and Shelly Whaley. Izabel lives in the Rockford community. Izabel has been a dual enrolled student at Central Alabama Community College since tenth grade. She has already earned 42 credit hours towards her associate degree at…
Read MoreCHS salutatorian Roderick Graham
Special to the News Congratulations to the Central High School class of 2025 salutatorian, Roderick Graham Jr. Roderick is the son of Shelia and Roderick Graham. During his time at Central High School, Roderick has been a member of Central Coosa Jobs for America’s Graduates, or JAG, most recently being part of the…
Read MoreMan arrested on multiple drug charges following traffic stop
Justis Wayne Stillwell By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A traffic stop ultimately led to an arrest Tuesday on multiple drug-related and other charges. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on May 13, deputies Brown and Payton conducted a traffic stop in the Stewartville area. They approached the vehicle, which had a driver and…
Read MoreFirst responders to play charity softball tournament next Friday
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Coosa County and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to see their local first responders go toe to toe on the ball field to see who will take home the trophy in a charity softball tournament. Coined the “Battle of the Brave,” the second annual Coosa County Sheriff’s…
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