Coosa County Schools celebrates Board Appreciation Month
The Coosa County Board of Education members were recognized at this month’s meeting for School Board Appreciation Month. Pictured from left are Board members Joe N. Belyeu, Sharon Coffman, Tiffany McCain, Sharon Massie, Jenny Kimbrell, and Superintendent of Education David Stover. Photo submitted Special to the News January is School Board Appreciation Month…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces ATRIP-II projects, further rebuilding Alabama
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. The awarded projects are in 22 counties, but Coosa is not one of the counties included in this round of funding. “I…
Read MoreState surplus property online auction starts Saturday, Feb. 1
Special to the News Thousands of items, from cars and trucks to office furniture and industrial equipment, will be up for bid starting tomorrow in the online state surplus property auction. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will hold the auction from 7:30 a.m. Saturday, February 1,…
Read MoreJanuary 20-26, 2025
Jail population as of January 26: 38 inmates Males: 33 Females: 5 ARRESTS On January 20, Investigator Ward arrested Hannah Marie Taylor, a citizen of Kellyton, on the charge of Chemical Endangerment. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. CALLS FOR SERVICE STEWARTVILLE On January 23rd, Deputies…
Read MoreCoolest place to live
Well, isn’t this just the coolest place to live! First, the sunsets; Ms. Christa posted some pictures last week. And the sunrises, too. As someone who sees both everyday, I have to say the winter displays are wonderful. Even if it is in your same old backyard, the colors can give you special moments. Sometimes…
Read MoreIn agreement
Dear Editor, I would like to thank Katherine Rodman for a great, honest, truthful letter. She could not have written it any better. Too many of us are afraid to speak the truth and are focusing on the less important issues, politics and party, etc. It is about the devastating reality of natural disasters…
Read MoreVerses of the Week:
“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” – Numbers 6:24-26
Read MoreCentral of Coosa County picks up fifth straight win at home
Central of Coosa County won against Horseshoe Bend with 71 points in their previous matchup, and they decided to stick to that point total again last Friday. The Central of Coosa County Cougars took down the Horseshoe Bend Generals 71-54. That’s two games straight that the Cougars have won by exactly 17 points. Seventeen must be the magic number because both…
Read MoreBasketball honors seniors in ceremony
Central High School basketball and cheer celebrated their seniors at the last regular season home game. Traci Cox, who has played basketball for six years as a center and power forward, was escorted by her parents, Tony and Debra Cox. Samaria Owens, who has played both basketball and cheered for two years, was escorted by her sisters, Khalagra…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces capital murder conviction, life without parole sentence for Montgomery County man in courthouse shooting
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Josephus Boone, age 32, of Montgomery County, was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the death of Kelvin Cooley. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Brooke Reid sentenced Boone based on a Montgomery County jury’s verdict to impose a life without parole…
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