Senior citizens enjoy great fall event
Many great things happen in the month of October; however, it’s always a bittersweet month for me. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Be aware of your health. Go for your yearly checkup. Happy birthday to a very special person who made October a sweet month when she was born on October 20. She took…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross seeking volunteers in Coosa County
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The American Red Cross has critical volunteer needs in Coosa County and is reaching out to the community seeking volunteers to help serve the area. Red Cross serve in various capacities in the communities or from their homes and serve in various ways, such as responding to…
Read More2024 Homecoming festivities display Cougar pride
CES Homecoming Queen KeKe Jones CHS Homecoming Queen Kelsey McLaughlin CHS Homecoming King Torrance Kelley The senior float won first place in the parade with its “Crumble the Panthers” cookie theme. Homecoming representatives ride in nice cars for the parade before the football game and crowning ceremonies. Homecoming activities…
Read MoreNorthern lights in Coosa County
Last Thursday night the northern lights, or aurora borealis, illuminated the southern sky, such as with this view of the northern lights over Goodwater. Photo(s) by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer For the second time this year, Coosa County residents had the opportunity to enjoy a rare experience, being able…
Read MoreEarl Leonard celebrates 40 years of ministry: 1984-2024
Special to the News Minister Earl Leonard is celebrating 40 years of ministry this year, having begun in 1984. A native of Alexander City, Leonard currently resides in Marietta, Georgia, where he has lived for 22 years, since 1999. However, he was born in Coosa County in Equality and spent his early childhood there…
Read MoreTalladega man killed in motorcycle wreck
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:25 a.m. Thursday, October 10, has claimed the life of a Talladega man. Cody S. Hester, 29, was fatally injured when the 1994 Harley Davidson FLTCU Ultra Tour Glide CL motorcycle he was operating was struck by the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup driven by…
Read MoreThe Pride of Coosa County band returns to competition after one-year hiatus, scoring Superior ratings
After taking a year off from band competitions, the Central High School Pride of Coosa County band recently competed in both the Phenix City Invitational Marching Festival and the Lake Martin Invitational Marching Contest. These are day-long competitions held on Saturdays after late nights of playing and marching under the Friday night lights. The Pride…
Read MoreFall is here: Mother Nature, election information
The U.S. recently experienced multiple devastating hurricanes. My prayers go out to all those who suffered loss of loved ones, suffered damage and/or had their lives turned upside down. The recovery is going to take years. Not only was there wind damage, the water damage and flooding were horrific. There were many people from…
Read MoreThank You
Words are hardly adequate to express our deepest appreciation for all the expressions of love and kindness. We take comfort in knowing the earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot mend. God is our greatest joy and strength, and to Whom we will lift our eyes during our period of bereavement. –…
Read MoreSecretary of state leading efforts to fight voter fraud for upcoming elections in Alabama
With just some four weeks to the big election day, we are going to hear more about the integrity of the election results on November 5. Following the 2020 elections, there were a lot of questions around the nation about potential voter fraud, including right here in Alabama. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is…
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