Registration open for Hatchet Creek float, prizes available
Multiple prizes are up for grabs during drawings at this year’s Creek Run Festival, including this 24-can RTIC soft cooler, a $200 value. Every float participant will be entered to win. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Association of Scenic Waterways is busily planning and making preparations for the…
Read MoreCoosa families, others eligible for Alabama SUN Bucks
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With summer break quickly approaching, the Coosa County School System wants to help get the word out to local families about a program that can help many families buy food while school is out for the summer. While students are out of school for summer break and…
Read MoreCentral students place in state FBLA competition
Special to the News Sixteen Central students traveled to Mobile for the Alabama Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Conference last week. Seven students competed in various competitions. Ashtin Robbins placed second in Public Policy and Advocacy, and Matthew Garrett placed fourth in Word Processing. Both qualify to compete at the national FBLA conference, which will be held in Anaheim, Calif.,…
Read MoreConservative attorney, activist Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
Special to the News Conservative attorney and activist Derek Chen announced his candidacy for Alabama state auditor on April 9. “Today, I am officially announcing my campaign to be our next state auditor,” Chen said. “As Alabamians, we not only deserve, but demand, transparency and efficiency with our tax dollars.” He added, “I am…
Read MoreMay Day event in Cottage Grove
Special to the News The J. D. Thompson High School Alumni Association members are busy planning a fun day of activities for May 17, starting with the Chlora K. May Fun Run/Walk-a-Thon. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and the walk will start at 8 a.m. Fun Run/Walk participants will have the opportunity to walk…
Read MoreWeogufka Center hosts Mule Day tomorrow
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Weogufka Center will host its annual Mule Day tomorrow from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the center, located at 145 Memorial Loop in Weogufka. Mule Day festivities will include music, vendors, food, the Children’s Farm Center, and of course mules, plus much more. Visitors can get…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
April 28 Tee up for Hunger: Charity Golf Tournament will be held April 28 at 9 a.m. at Lakewinds Golf Course in Jackson’s Gap. Come have fun while helping us stop hunger among Coosa County families, senior adults and children. There will be prizes, food and door prizes! Tournament benefits Manna Ministries of Rockford Baptist…
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April 26 Mule Day at the Weogufka Center will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. Join us for a great time with music, vendors, food, mules, the Children’s Farm Center, and so much more! Sausage biscuits will be sold beginning at 7 a.m. For vendor or camper spots call…
Read MoreI hope Legislature hears you
The Legislature sure has been busy. Each house has introduced hundreds of bills, and I don’t know how many are finished, or passed in final form. And they have five days to go at press time. They even introduced a bill to establish a study commission about the publishing of public works notices. This…
Read MoreJustice and Constitution must prevail
Dear Editor, The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia isn’t solely about his guilt or innocence; it’s about upholding the fundamental principles of due process and the rule of law that our Constitution guarantees. Every individual, regardless of the accusations against them, deserves a fair trial and the opportunity to defend themselves. Without due process, we…
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