Verse of the Week
“And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you; having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with…
Read MoreCoosa Cougars headed away from home for first time to face off against Winterboro Bulldogs
Come support your Cougars, led by your senior football players Ziquise Abston, Dylan Calhoun, Antoneo Grant, DaJohn McCoy, RaShawn McCoy, John Richardson, and Alex Williams at Winterboro at 7 p.m. on Friday. Tickets can be purchased at GoFan.co. Neither Central of Coosa County nor Winterboro posted many points in their last games, so…
Read MoreAugust 26 – Sept. 1, 2024
Jail population as of Sept. 1: 36 inmates Males: 32 Females: 4 ARRESTS On August 27, Deputy Payton arrested Bryan Patrick Campbell, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charges of Burglary and Aggravated Assault. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $12,500 bond. On August 27, Deputy Payton arrested…
Read MoreObituaries
“Toodlum” Edward Brown Funeral service for Mr. “Toodlum” Edward Brown, 85, of Equality, was Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Bay Pine Baptist Church. Rev. Andrew Collum and Doug Moody officiated. Burial followed in the Rehobeth United Methodist Church Cemetery. Toodlum Edward Brown; a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many; passed…
Read MoreWhat will you do with Jesus?
Jesus came to this earth in order to “seek and save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). He was willing to leave a wonderful home in heaven, a loving Father and all the blessings of deity in order to provide salvation for us! Even though we are unworthy, Jesus was willing to die in…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
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 MoreAlabama One’s Athlete of the Week
Congratulations to Alabama One Credit Union’s Athlete of the Week Ja’von Thomas-Peterson from Coosa Central High School. During the season opener against Sylacauga Ja’von had 157 rushing yards, 70 passing yards and three touchdowns at quarterback. Congrats, Ja’von! Go Cougars! Pictured is Rockford Market Manager Suzanne Scott, Goodwater Market Manager Jordan Eason, Ja’von Thomas-Peterson…
Read MoreCentral High announces August Teacher of the Month
Congratulations to Derek Humphrey for being chosen as Teacher of the Month by the students at Central High School. Coach Humphrey teaches tenth and eleventh grade U.S. history, as well as serves as the head baseball coach and is on the budget committee. Coach Humphrey has taught at Central Coosa for two years. Coach…
Read MoreSBI investigating Auburn PD officer-involved shooting
Special to the News On Monday, Sept. 2, at the request of the Auburn Police Department, special agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an officer‐involved shooting involving an officer with the Auburn Police Department. The Auburn Police Department responded to a call for…
Read MoreDo not vote in the dark
Sometimes it seems to me that death is a fantasy. Sometimes I wish it was. However, death is real, and I must accept it! Though it is not easy, death comes with life. In the last month three of my very close loved ones, my dearest cousin Teresa and two special friends, have met…
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