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Read MoreALEA launches “Be Your REAL ID Self” campaign to promote STAR ID awareness
Federal enforcement starts May 7 Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is proud to announce its participation in the “Be Your REAL ID Self” campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at educating citizens about the Secure, Trusted and Reliable Identification (STAR ID), Alabama’s equivalent of the REAL ID. As…
Read MoreCentral Elementary’s little scientists
As part of their ecosystem unit, Mrs. Newsome’s fifth graders used microscopes to observe prepared slides of pond organisms. They also observed living microorganisms, including Euglena, Volvox and Paramecium. They learned the parts of the microscope, the correct way to use a microscope and how to make a wet mount slide of living aquatic microorganisms. They had…
Read MoreSevere weather preparedness tax holiday to be held Feb. 21-23
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The state’s fourteenth annual severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday will be held in two weeks, allowing shoppers to stock up on supplies needed to prepare for a natural disaster or general emergencies. The weather preparedness sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday, February 21,…
Read MoreCoosa County’s State of the Schools, plans for 2025
Special to the News In the tradition of presidents, governors, etc. we would like to report on the State of the Schools in Coosa County for 2024. Thanks to the hard work of students, staff, administrators, board members, and family and community members, the Coosa County School system is proud of the progress made…
Read MoreCentral Coosa boys basketball win 2A Area Tournament, 2A Area Championship
Cougars advance to sub-regionals tomorrow The Central Coosa boys basketball team is declared the 2A Area champions following Wednesday’s game. The team advances to the sub-regionals at home tomorrow. Photo submitted The 2A Area Champions Central Coosa boys basketball team pictured with the Central cheer squad who supported and cheered them on…
Read MoreWestwater announces update on debt financing, feasibility results for Phase II of Kellyton graphite processing plant
Special to the News Westwater Resources Inc. announced last week that it has received final investment committee approval from the lead lender and that Westwater is working with Cantor Fitzgerald to finalize the overall syndication and closing of the debt financing for the Kellyton Plant. As a result of this, however, the…
Read MoreGoodwater VFD awarded grant for new CPR devices
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Goodwater Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce that it is the recipient of a grant which enabled the department to purchase new equipment. The department was recently awarded funds through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from FEMA. This grant allowed the department to place $50,000…
Read MoreWestwater Resources applauds recent executive orders which emphasize importance of critical minerals such as battery-grade graphite
National Energy Emergency Executive Order to unleash mining, production of critical minerals Special to the News Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company, applauds the recent executive orders issued by the White House that emphasize the importance of critical minerals, which include battery-grade graphite. In a January 20 executive order…
Read MoreRep. Ed Oliver, Sen. Andrew Jones file legislation to establish Alabama Veterans Resources Center
Special to the News Rep. Ed Oliver and Alabama Sen. Andrew Jones have filed legislation to establish the Alabama Veterans Resources Center (AVRC). The Alabama Veterans Resource Center will serve as a sustainable, one-stop resource center that prioritizes holistic support for veterans, military personnel and their families. It will focus on mental and physical…
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