Obituaries
Kyndal Renae Davis Funeral service for Miss Kyndal Renae Davis, 14, of Alexander City, will be Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Sheldon Hutcherson will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 10, from 9:30…
Read MoreThe kingdom: Has it been established?
There is a great deal of confusion today concerning the kingdom of heaven. There are some who teach that the kingdom has not been established. But a careful study of the Bible proves that the kingdom and the church are one and the same and that the kingdom has been in existence since the…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreAG Marshall sues social media giant, TikTok, for deceptive claims about youth safety
Special to the News Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against social media company TikTok Inc. and its parent company, ByteDance Inc., for exploiting children, addicting them to harmful content and lying about the safety of its platform. The lawsuit, filed in Montgomery County Circuit…
Read MoreUpdate from Gov. Ivey: SB119, budgets signed
Gov. Kay Ivey speaks at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Alabama Update. Photo submitted Special to the News Monday morning, Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 119, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot and Rep. Cynthia Almond. The bill, which is intended to combat inner city gun violence, includes: New firearm possession prohibitions. It will now be…
Read MoreTwo deputies complete Law Enforcement Academy
Sheriff Michael Howell and some deputies attend the Law Enforcement Academy’s graduation to congratulate Coosa County’s two newest deputies. From left are Investigator Travis Ward, Chief Deputy Scott Hammond, Deputy Leyton Moeser, Deputy Ryan Brown, Sheriff Howell, and Lt. Bradgel Moon. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa…
Read MoreCentral students enjoy annual Flagg Mountain visit
Special to the News On Tuesday, April 29, Jacques Mitchell’s biology and earth science classes went on a field trip to Flagg Mountain to learn about fire ecology, fire tower history and orienteering from the Alabama Forestry Commission foresters, John Goff who provided tower history, Brad Dunham who taught on organizing and orienteering, Braxton Lashley who taught about fire ecology and…
Read MoreCentral students place at national JAG competition
Special to the News Central Coosa Jobs for America’s Graduates, or JAG, students recently attended the National Career Development Conference and Competition in Indianapolis, Indiana. Katie Meeks, who is a first year JAG student, competed in Prepared Speaking after winning at the state competition. Congratulations, Katie, for placing ninth in the nation. The team of Roderick Graham, Kelsey McLaughlin, Caden Miller, and Karla…
Read MoreEmpowered to Conquer holds annual Night of Vision
Special to the News The third annual Coosa County Night of Vision was a night of celebration, fundraising and expanding the village for those who have a passion for serving our students. Attendees were able to hear testimonies from students, supporters and volunteers, as well as support this year’s campaign. Thank you to student, Alyssa Woodfin, and mentors Mr. and Mrs. McCain for sharing their experiences…
Read MoreJoel D. Glover TREASURE Forest Landowners Tour deemed success
Joel Glover speaking to attendees at a Landowners Tour circa 1995-96. Photo submitted by Rickey Porch Braxton Lashley opens the tour with a dedication to Joel Glover and singing the national anthem. Photo by Shannon Davis Jim and Janice Kelly of Marble Valley, hosts of the Joel D. Glover TREASURE Forest Landowners…
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