Dispatches del Camino
I am standing at a bus stop in the unrelenting rain. Although to call this a “bus stop” is being generous. It’s just a highway guardrail. I am alone on this empty highway, waiting to catch a ride out of O Cebreiro. O Cebreiro is a tiny, prehistoric village, entirely made of…
Read MoreSoil, Water Conservation poster contest winners announced
Thank you to Janice Kilgore, the district administrative coordinator from the Coosa County Conservation District who shared the Central Coosa winning poster contestants. Each first place winner received a ribbon and $50. Each second place winner received a ribbon and $40. Each third place winner received a ribbon and $30. Mrs. Kilgore at the Coosa…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch meets Thursday, Vintage Vibe to perform next Friday
Lots going on right now, and not all of it is wonderful. I was driving up to Cullman to help my son when the van broke down. It is 20 years old, and putting more money in it right now doesn’t make sense so we went car shopping. Something that sounds good, but with…
Read MoreCentral athletics recognized at annual Athletic Banquet
Central athletes and their families were invited to the annual Athletic Banquet to recognize the accomplishments of our athletes. Athletic Director Deborah Phillips opened the program with a welcome, and Student Government Association president Traci Cox led the attendees in the “Pledge of Allegiance” and blessing. Principal Brandi Lee recognized our Scholar Athletes who not only excel athletically, but also academically. Athletes and their families enjoyed a meal and…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
May 18 Holly Springs Baptist Church in Coosa County will hold its 175th Homecoming on May 18, beginning at 11 a.m. There will be music and preaching. Bring a chair and food to share. May 18-21 “Revive us Again” – Equality Methodist Church is hosting a revival May 18-21. We invite all to come…
Read MoreBlessed by two local preachers Sunday
My great-grandson, Chayce, turned 3 years old Sunday. Happy birthday, Chayce! Three of my loves and blessings in life: Chayce, Chelsey and Butch. I enjoyed Mother’s Day, though I was a little under the weather. Hope all you ladies enjoyed your day. Butch was my king for the day. He went…
Read MoreGov. Ivey signs “FOCUS Act” preventing use of cell phones in Alabama public schools
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey has signed the FOCUS Act, prohibiting students’ use of smart phones and other wireless devices inside Alabama’s public schools. Flanked by middle school students, Ivey signed the FOCUS Act into law Wednesday morning in her office. “In my state of the state address, I repeated the requests of Alabama…
Read MoreRockford approves ordinances, other matters
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Rockford is continuing its efforts to clean up and update town ordinances, having recently considered and approved multiple ordinances. During its March meeting, two ordinances were introduced for consideration only. Those were ordinances R-MISC-2025-04-01 and R-ELE-2025-04-01. After being introduced at the March meeting, the…
Read MoreCentral students enjoy visit to Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Special to the News The Central High School English and Theatre departments collaborated to provide more than 40 students with the opportunity to attend a live performance of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival last week. “Hamlet” is part of the senior curriculum, but various Shakespeare works are read at all grade levels. The performance provided a rare opportunity for…
Read MoreAnniston woman, man arrested on drug charges
Connie Hargrove Adrian Geeting By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two individuals from Anniston were arrested on drug-related charges following a traffic stop. On May 5, deputies Moeser and Payton were on route patrol on U.S. Highway 231 when they observed a vehicle swerving continuously. After following the vehicle for a…
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