Weogufka man killed in Clay County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. Saturday, January 25, has claimed the life of a Weogufka man. Dustin W. Butler, 28, was fatally injured when the 1998 Ford Explorer he was a passenger in left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned. Butler was not using a…
Read MoreCHS science teachers awarded CAEC Bright Ideas grants
Central High School Coosa County’s three science teachers were each awarded a grant from the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Bright Ideas grant program. Pictured from left are Jacques Mitchell, Alicia Thompson and Mary White. Photo submitted Special to the News Each of Central Coosa’s three high school science teachers were awarded a 2025…
Read MoreALEA responds to more than 200 traffic crashes, 700 calls for assistance during winter storm
Special to the News On Monday, January 27, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, released the data concerning traffic crashes and motor assists which occurred during the recent winter storm that impacted the communities across central and southern portions of the state from Tuesday, January 21, to Thursday, January 23. During this period,…
Read MoreNine additional school staff members earn CPR certification
Special to the News Thank you to Goodwater Fire Chief Elmore Unbehant and his wife, Merry, also a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor and volunteer EMS and firefighter with the Goodwater Fire Department, for coming up to Central Elementary early Saturday morning to instruct staff on basic life support. The course included instructional videos,…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools celebrates Board Appreciation Month
The Coosa County Board of Education members were recognized at this month’s meeting for School Board Appreciation Month. Pictured from left are Board members Joe N. Belyeu, Sharon Coffman, Tiffany McCain, Sharon Massie, Jenny Kimbrell, and Superintendent of Education David Stover. Photo submitted Special to the News January is School Board Appreciation Month…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces ATRIP-II projects, further rebuilding Alabama
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. The awarded projects are in 22 counties, but Coosa is not one of the counties included in this round of funding. “I…
Read MoreState surplus property online auction starts Saturday, Feb. 1
Special to the News Thousands of items, from cars and trucks to office furniture and industrial equipment, will be up for bid starting tomorrow in the online state surplus property auction. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will hold the auction from 7:30 a.m. Saturday, February 1,…
Read MoreJanuary 20-26, 2025
Jail population as of January 26: 38 inmates Males: 33 Females: 5 ARRESTS On January 20, Investigator Ward arrested Hannah Marie Taylor, a citizen of Kellyton, on the charge of Chemical Endangerment. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. CALLS FOR SERVICE STEWARTVILLE On January 23rd, Deputies…
Read MoreCoolest place to live
Well, isn’t this just the coolest place to live! First, the sunsets; Ms. Christa posted some pictures last week. And the sunrises, too. As someone who sees both everyday, I have to say the winter displays are wonderful. Even if it is in your same old backyard, the colors can give you special moments. Sometimes…
Read MoreIn agreement
Dear Editor, I would like to thank Katherine Rodman for a great, honest, truthful letter. She could not have written it any better. Too many of us are afraid to speak the truth and are focusing on the less important issues, politics and party, etc. It is about the devastating reality of natural disasters…
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