Verse of the Week
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7
Read MoreCentral Coosa Junior High football finishes on high note
On October 21, the Central Coosa Junior High football squad was joined by several sophomore football players to compete in a Junior Varsity game versus Fayetteville’s Junior Varsity team. The young Cougars capped the season with a 32-0 win over the Wolves. Head junior high football coach Dr. Terry Conkle explained, “The game featured a variety of…
Read MoreGov. Ivey removes state VA commissioner from his position
Interim commissioner for state VA named Special to the News After the State Board of Veterans Affairs failed to remove Kent Davis as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs during a special meeting Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey used the “supreme executive power of this state” to immediately remove him from his…
Read MoreOctober 14-20, 2024
Jail population: 39 inmates Males: 35 Females: 4 ARRESTS On October 20, Hayley Shawn Talbert of Sylacauga was arrested for Assault 3rd Degree. She was booked in and released on a $2,500 bond. CALLS FOR SERVICE STEWARTVILLE On October 15th, Deputies and the Stewartville Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a…
Read MoreAlabama One’s Athlete of the Week #8: Javon Thomas-Paterson
Javon Thomas-Paterson was selected as the Alabama One Athlete of the Week for Central High School Coosa County for his impressive effort during the week of October 11. Javon earned three touchdowns, 96 yards rushing, 87 yards passing, and four tackles. Congratulations, Javon! Go Cougars! Join us at Keith Bullard stadium tonight for the…
Read MoreThe tough girl
A little girl. I see her in the hotel lobby. She is maybe 10 years old. She has her luggage with her. Her gait is severely uneven and labored. She is having a difficult time traversing the lobby. Her mother is with her, holding the child’s arms for support. The girl takes multiple breaks…
Read MoreBeautiful time of year, but…
What a beautiful time of year, fall colors, festivals, decorations, oh my! Which leads me to: Whatever happened to the Yard of the Month? That positively competitive source of community pride seems to have gone by the wayside. Now we get nasty letters from Town Hall warning about rats and snakes. Pictures of our…
Read MoreObituaries
Melinda Jo Langford Luker On October 20, 2024, Melinda Jo Langford Luker won her fight with Alzheimer’s Disease. She shed her earth-torn body and is now present with her Creator, Lord and Savior. Born to Murray and Manell Langford on January 10, 1954, Melinda has always been a very talented and loving woman. A…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
October 26 Weogufka Center’s Farm Day will be held Saturday, October 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking: $5. Sausage biscuits and coffee will be available for sale beginning at 7 a.m. in the lunchroom. There will be vendors, Children’s Barn activities, fried apple pies, a car show, pony and wagon rides, music, food…
Read MoreHistorical Society to meet Sunday afternoon
Hope everyone has enjoyed our fall weather. I have! Listening to the weather people, we are in for a dry October which could shorten the leaf color season. According to what I’m hearing, this might be the driest October in 100 years. So, be careful if you have a fire outside! The Coosa County…
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