Central Elementary presented Christmas program for family, friends
Family and friends of Central Elementary School were invited to the Central Elementary School Christmas program directed by Mr. Daryl Ingram before students were released for Christmas break. Kindergarten through fifth grade classes each presented a Christmas jingle. The program opened with a solo, “Where are you Christmas,” performed by Carlee Beasley. The kindergarten classes sang “S-A-N-T-A” and “He’ll…
Read MoreWestwater Resources expects Kellyton debt financing to close this month
Special to the News Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company, recently announced that the closing on a debt financing to fund the remaining construction costs of the Kellyton Graphite Plant is anticipated in January 2025. During the fourth quarter of 2024, Westwater continued to move through the diligence…
Read MoreKellyton man killed in Alexander City wreck
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Alexander City that occurred at approximately 8:44 p.m. Sunday, December 29. Derek Jonathan McVey, 36, was fatally injured when the 2016 Kia Sorento he was driving left the roadway and struck a fence, a mailbox and several trees…
Read MoreTalladega Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity supports Coosa County DHR with Christmas giving
In the spirit of giving, President Unzell Kelley makes a donation on behalf of the Talladega Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi to support Coosa County DHR in their giving to families in need during this holiday season. Photo submitted
Read MoreAlabama public safety should be Gov. Kay Ivey’s top legislative priority for 2025
As we move into 2025, Gov. Kay Ivey will have the last two years of her long tenure as the state’s top executive. The governor has taken on tough issues during her tenure in office, but has maintained her popularity. Actually she has ranked annually as one of the most popular governors in the…
Read MoreHonoring Bro. Wayne Weeks
Bro. Wayne Weeks, a special member of Rockford Church of God, saw his vision come to pass before he lost his earthly battle and passed recently. Happy New Year, everyone! 2024 has been a year that I will never forget; one of the hardest years I have experienced with losing loved ones, starting…
Read MoreCentral Key Club busy serving community
December has been a busy month for the Key Club. They entered a float in the Rockford parade, which included throwing snowballs made of sodium polyacrylate. Congratulations to the Key Club for tying for third place in the float competition. For their efforts, they will receive $75 for their organization. Key Club sponsor Mary White bragged on her members, sharing that during the preparation time…
Read MoreSchool resumes next week; watch for buses
Merry Christmas and happy New Year! I forgot there wouldn’t be a paper last week, so I failed to wish everyone happy holidays. I hope everyone ate all the greens for money and black-eyed peas for luck that they could. Have you made your New Year’s resolutions? If not, make them now. Some I…
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Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt releases statement on President Jimmy Carter’s death
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) released the following statement following the death of former President Jimmy Carter at age 100: “From his time tending to his family farm in our neighboring Georgia to being leader of the free world, President Jimmy Carter lived a life deeply rooted in faith and…
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