Seniors continue economic simulations
On campus senior economic students continue their studies of comparing economic systems by participating in simulations. In this simulation students contrasted the use of scarce resources in public property versus private property. In each situation, the students owned a fishing business in which they were in competition with their classmates. In the first simulation, fishing in the Gulf…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces guilty plea for theft of charitable funds
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Frank Lewis Brown, a local political consultant, pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing funds earmarked for charity. Brown pleaded guilty to one count of a Montgomery County indictment charging him with theft in the first degree in front of the Honorable Greg Griffin. The convictions…
Read MoreThe hunt for ink and paper
All I wanted was a newspaper. It was a small town. Somewhere in the Southeast. Big shopping complex, off the interstate. Best Buy, Red Lobster, Ulta, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Target, and all other franchises that transform American towns into carbon copies, from Oil Slick to Shining Oil Slick. I walked into…
Read MoreWhat will you do with Jesus?
Jesus left heaven and came to this earth in order to “seek and save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). He was willing to leave a wonderful home in heaven, a loving Father and all the blessings of deity in order to provide salvation for us! Even though we are unworthy, Jesus was willing…
Read MoreObituaries
Laura Ann Deloach Coleman Our precious mama and me-maw went to be with our Lord on January 25, 2025. She was a member of Unity Freewill Baptist Church. She served her Lord and community, always helping out someone in need. She worked in the school system of Coosa County for many years. She will…
Read MoreGov. Ivey to deliver State of the State address on February 4
Special to the News On Wednesday Gov. Kay Ivey announced she will deliver her eighth State of the State address to the Alabama Legislature and her fellow Alabamians Tuesday, February 4, at 6 p.m. At the invitation of the Alabama House of Representatives, the joint session will take place in the Old House…
Read MoreFree tax assistance program returns to Coosa County
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The ringing in of a new year also means it is tax season once again, and a free tax assistance program is returning to Coosa County this year to help numerous eligible citizens with preparing and filing their taxes. Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama Inc., or VCCA, along…
Read MoreCoosa Upward youth sports ministry welcomes new directors
Former Coosa Upward Director Debi Stover is passing the baton for the directorship of the Coosa Upward youth sports ministry to others. Pictured from left are Chris Crumbley, Debi Stover, Brandi Childress, and Matthew Reams. Photo submitted Special to the News Submitted by Debi Stover After three basketball/cheer seasons, three football/cheer seasons, two…
Read MoreElected officials sworn into office
Photos by Lydia Waters District Judge Carlton Teel administers the oath of office to Superintendent of Education David Stover Jr., whose wife, Debi Stover, holds the Bible while he is sworn into office. Judge of Probate Richard Dean is sworn into office with his wife, Jackie Dean, holding the Bible as family members…
Read MoreFormer SO employee arrested for child abuse
Jacqueline Sue Nemith By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A former employee with the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office was arrested last month on child abuse-related charges. Sheriff Michael Howell said that his office had received allegations regarding child abuse that involved one of his employees. As such, he contacted Chilton County Sheriff’s Office…
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