Phenix City man killed in Montgomery crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Friday, December 6, has claimed the life of a Phenix City man. Antonio Ivarra, 39, was fatally injured when the 2007 Scion TC he was driving collided head-on with the 2021 Honda Pilot driven by a 16-year-old juvenile from Montgomery. Ivarra…
Read MoreTwo killed, nine injured in Lee County crash
Special to the News A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:38 a.m. Monday, December 9, has claimed two lives and injured nine other individuals. Corbin H. Hamby, 49, of Salem, was fatally injured when the 2022 Ford E-450 transport van he was a passenger in collided head-on with the 2004 Ford F-150 pickup…
Read MoreBBB warns holiday shoppers of the “gift card draining” scam
Special to the News Gift cards are a popular choice for holiday gift giving, offering convenience and flexibility. However, they have also become a prime target for scammers, leading to what is known as the “gift card draining” scam. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Central and South Alabama is urging holiday shoppers to…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Students of the Month
Seventh grader MaryAnn Ward is the daughter of Jessica and Jonathon Hogan and Travis and Devon Ward. MaryAnn has lived in Coosa County her entire life. She is a member of Sardis Baptist Church. MaryAnn’s favorite subject is math because it comes so naturally to her. According to MaryAnn’s teachers, she is quiet and respectful.…
Read MoreProvidence Baptist’s Christmas program to be held Sunday evening
Our turnout was low, but the enthusiasm was great! We had four entries for the chili cook-off. They were all delicious, and it was a close competition with only four votes difference between first and fourth. I enjoyed them all. We had a variety of baked goods, also. In total, we raised a little…
Read MoreCentral Elementary School announces Students of the Week
Kindergarten Students of the Week are Ayden Robbins, Sarai Cortez and Brayden Vernon. First grade Students of the Week are Remi Carden, Omarion Hughley and Izzy Ordonez. Second grade Students of the Week are Josselin Lopez, Parker Davis and Dani Robinson. Third grade Students of the Week are Bryson Smith, Elisha Burton and Kelvion Hawkins. Fourth grade Students…
Read MoreVerse of the Week:
“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of…
Read MoreBradgel Moon digs it up with initial sermon
Minister Bradgel Moon, left, and Bishop Demetrius Griffin at Hatchett Springs Worship Center for Moon’s initial sermon. Last Sunday Pastor Hill preached on the goodness of God. It reminded us to stay focused on Him to receive the benefit He has for us. Too many of us are sleeping on God’s goodness.…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
December 14 The Town of Rockford presents “Winter Wonderland in Grinchville” on Saturday, December 14, along Main Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors, food, music, a bounce house, and special guests! The Christmas parade will start at 6 p.m. with lineup beginning at 5 p.m. Contact Town Hall at 256-377-4911 for details to…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools awarded College, Career Readiness grant
Santa has come early this year for Coosa County Schools, with a bit of help from his elves at Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE). Career Tech Education Director Hester Hamby was recently notified that $65,000 in grant funds was awarded to the school system to be used for the purposes of closing the gap…
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