Athlete of the Week: Antoneo Grant
Congratulations to Alabama One Credit Union’s Athlete of the Week Antoneo Grant from Central High School Coosa County. Antoneo had 78 receiving yards, one touchdown, two tackles, and one punt return for 22 yards during their game against Randolph County on August 30. Way to work, Antoneo! Go Cougars! Pictured is Goodwater Market Manager Jordan Eason,…
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September 16 The monthly Board meeting for the Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation District will be held on Monday, September 16, at 10 a.m. at the District Office located at 226 Coosa County Road 157 in Hanover. September 19 The Peace and Goodwill Community Life Center is hosting a workshop titled “The Essentials of Estate…
Read MoreCoosa RSVP reviews plans, seeks more volunteers
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program’s Advisory Council met last month to review updates, discuss recruiting ideas and plan for the future. Jennifer Dvorak, Coosa RSVP coordinator, mentioned that the group is still in the process of restructuring after COVID-19. During the meeting she reported that…
Read MoreSenior government students serve as reading buddies
Special to the News As a culminating activity of their study of the Declaration of Independence, senior government students created illustrated children’s books explaining key details, as well as the principles of government embodied in our country’s founding document. This week they shared their creations with their third grade reading buddies in Mrs.…
Read MoreCottage Grove Masonic Lodge celebrates 118 years
Lodge continuing acts of service for betterment of community The Cottage Grove Masonic Lodge No. 274 recently celebrated its Charter Day, recognizing 118 years of existence. Photo submitted Funland Daycare owner Melissa Hall, center, is pictured with Cottage Grove Lodge members Bernard Whetstone (Senior Warden), left, and Unzell Kelley (Junior Warden), right.…
Read MoreWestwater Resources enters into exclusivity for $150 million secured debt facility with global financial institution
Debt facility will be used to complete Phase I construction at Kellyton Plant During an investor presentation in California on Wednesday, Westwater provided updates about its Kellyton Plant. Special to the News Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company, announced on Wednesday that it has executed a term…
Read MoreALEA troopers investigate 6 traffic fatalities, 1 drowning during Labor Day weekend
Special to the News On Wednesday, Secretary of Law Enforcement Hal Taylor released the traffic and boating statistics for the 2024 Labor Day weekend, during which the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway and Marine Patrol divisions were actively engaged in enforcement and safety operations throughout the entire holiday travel period. Between 12:01 a.m.…
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Read MoreEveryone has a past
Making progress on my front entryway, with decisions on paint color and crown molding. Bringing back some history to the house by accentuating the tall ceilings with some stacked crown molding, very Victorian. The door casings are a bit more of a challenge as we are wanting to reuse what was original. However, at…
Read MoreToday in Winder, Georgia
Dear American School Kid, I don’t know what your name is, but I’m sorry. I am deeply, wholeheartedly and emphatically sorry. As I write this, at least four were killed and nine were injured in Barrow County, Georgia, this morning. Apalachee High School was having a normal day when a person with a gun…
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