Tuberville: “Daylight Saving Time should be a thing of the past.”
Special to the News As Alabamians changed their clocks this past weekend, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) continued his push for Congress to pass the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent and end the outdated practice of adjusting our clocks twice a year. Tuberville released a video emphasizing the need to move forward with this…
Read MoreBrief history of Veterans Day
We finally got a little rain this week, but thankful for all we get. According to weather predictions our chances will increase this week with a hurricane forming in the gulf. The Richville Volunteer Fire Department Bingo on Saturday night was well attended. It was good to see some new attendees. The next Bingo…
Read MoreAlabama One’s Athlete of the Week: Kaleb Ballard
Kaleb Ballard has been selected as the Alabama One Athlete of the Week for Central High School in Coosa County. Kaleb had nine tackles with seven solo tackles. He also had 28 receiving yards. Pictured with Kaleb is Jordan Eason, Suzanne Scott and Coach Flowers. Congratulations, Kaleb, and go Cougars!
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen announces unofficial election results are finalized on office’s website
Special to the News The unofficial results for the November 5 general election are now available online at www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Alabama voters received timely unofficial election results as evidence of a safe, secure and transparent election,” Allen explained on Wednesday. “Yesterday’s election was administered with election security as the primary goal. I am proud to…
Read MoreObituaries
Billy Ross Belyeu Funeral service for Mr. Billy Ross Belyeu was held September 30, 2024, at Tillman Mortuary in Riverside, Calif. Interment followed at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn in Riverside, Calif. Billy Ross Belyeu was born on November 21, 1940, in Coosa County to beloved Lawrence and Bessie (Hill) Belyeu. He was the seventh sibling out…
Read MoreHonoring Coosa News, Christa Jennings
This column is past due for Managing Editor Christa Jennings and also “The Coosa County News,” but remember, “Good things come to those who wait,” and that is what Christa Jennings did, waited for her breakthrough, and God blessed her and is still blessing her in many ways. One of the reasons is her…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Katie Britt statement on Trump victory, Senate Republican majority
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) released the following statement in celebration of President-elect Donald J. Trump and the U.S. Senate’s new Republican majority for the 119th Congress. “Tuesday was a tremendous victory for our nation. Working with President Trump, a Republican Senate majority is ready to deliver real…
Read MoreVoting machines tested ahead of Tuesday’s election
County EMA Director Sheldon Hutcherson feeds a marked sample ballot into a machine during the testing process. Photo by Lydia Waters Sheriff Michael Howell gets a print-out from one of the voting machines to review as part of the testing process. Photo by Lydia Waters By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer …
Read MoreCoosa Extension community garden revitalized
Team Depot, including members of the Home Depot in Alexander City, worked hard to help bring the community garden back to life. Pictured in the foreground are Extension SNAP-Ed Agent Tabatha Glassburn and Coosa Extension Coordinator Dr. Shannon Davis. Photo submitted General photo credit for most photos: Photos by Dr. Shannon Davis Special…
Read MoreCoosa, other counties added to Fire Danger Advisory
Advisory now expanded to all Alabama counties Special to the News After initially issuing a Fire Danger Advisory for 22 counties last Thursday, on Wednesday the Alabama Forestry Commission expanded the advisory to all Alabama counties. With the worsening drought conditions and no significant accumulation of rain in the long-range forecast, the Alabama…
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