Cougar Cub Academy returns to CCCTC
Special to the News Mrs. Worley’s Educators in Training (EIT) classes will be hosting the Cougar Cub Academy February 27-28, April 14-17, and May 5-7. Coosa County Career Tech Center (CCCTC) future educators will be teaching the Cougar Cubs numbers, the alphabet, colors, shapes, and literacy skills. The EIT students have created lesson plans for each session based around a different theme. The lesson plan includes a clear…
Read MoreCTE students earn skid steer certifications
Special to the News Career Tech Education (CTE) students recently completed the online modules for the Asphalt Roller and Skid Steer Skills for Success courses. This week they had to complete 16 hours of hands-on operation of the equipment in order to obtain their official certifications. Last year’s classes started the trend of finding a CTE Campus…
Read MoreExtension news: Coosa 4-H welcomes new agent
Raeden Hanners Special to the News There is a new face at the Coosa County Extension Office! The Coosa Extension is excited to introduce its new 4-H agent, Raeden Hanners. She will serve both Coosa and Clay counties and will bring fresh energy and excitement to the 4-H program. Hanners brings a…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes FTA arrest
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man was arrested Monday on warrants for Coosa County. On February 24, 46-year-old Fletcher Antawin Strong was picked up from the Talladega County Jail for Failure to Appear warrants for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Strong is currently being held at…
Read MoreCoosa Trail Blazers robotics team enjoys next level competition
The Coosa Trail Blazers robotics team competed in the First Tech Challenge (FTC) this past weekend at Lee High School in Huntsville. The competition team; which includes Kaleb Ballard, Kyle Ballard, Matthew Eubanks, David Lee, Wyatt Kimbrell, and Erick Martinez; went before the judging panel where they were asked about their robot design, team outreach and mentorship and overall team structure. They also submitted a copy of their engineering…
Read MoreRichville VFD Bingo moved to next Saturday
Last day in February! Hard to believe we have finished two months of the year already. February is a short month, being only four weeks except leap year when it adds a day. It always seems like when you make it through February, you are headed to spring. We’ll have to see what the…
Read MoreVerse of the Week:
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
Read MoreSupport SR149, HB320 for small town newspapers
I think it is pretty plain that I have been asking for support for the APA-sponsored bills, SR 149 and HB 320, that would preserve print publication of legal notices. If it isn’t obvious, small town newspapers depend on these for financial support. I have found out that “The Coosa County News” is not…
Read MorePrattville pursuit leads to Montgomery crash
Special to the News On Wednesday, February 26, at approximately 4:19 p.m. troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division assisted the Prattville Police Department with the pursuit of a Toyota Camry on Interstate 65 near the 183-mile marker in Autauga County. The pursuit continued through the City of Montgomery and…
Read MoreRemembering Dr. Willie Maxwell
Happy birthday to Union Square neighbor and friend, Thomas Taylor, today, February 28. He wanted to be a leap year baby, but his mother said, “Oh no, you are getting out of here.” (LOL) Thomas is such a fun joking guy, and everyone knows that. He loves to tease me when I am down.…
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