Cottage Grove Lodge awards inaugural scholarship
Cottage Grove Lodge #274 awards its First Annual Scholarship to Rebekah Burton, a recent graduate of Central of Coosa County High School, in the amount of $500. Congratulations, Rebekah! Photo submitted
Read MoreNew Site man arrested on drug charge
James Kapen Colley By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An individual who was initially found unresponsive near a Coosa County gas station was ultimately arrested on a drug-related charge Monday. On December 16, while Deputy Payton was on routine patrol, he responded to the Exxon station on U.S. Highway 280 for a call…
Read MoreInmate arrested for contraband
Delma Carlton Silmon Sr. By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County inmate has been arrested on an additional charge relating to contraband. On Monday, December 16, deputies Payton and Dawson conducted a cell search after detecting the odor of smoke. They found contraband in an inmate’s cell, ultimately leading to the…
Read MoreAlexander City man arrested for DUI
Antonio Roydregus Stone By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Alexander City man was arrested earlier this month when a deputy observed erratic driving behavior. On December 15, while Deputy Payton was on routine patrol, he saw a vehicle traveling west on County Road 50 with its headlights out and driving in the…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch to meet January 2
Christmas is almost here! Hard to believe that this is the last column before Christmas. Where has the year gone? I hope everyone is ready because next week is the big day, Christmas 2024. I have a couple more gifts to get and need to wrap some. I finished getting Christmas cards in the…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
December 21 Third Saturday Trade Day in Millerville will be held at the Bibb Graves Community Center on Saturday, December 21, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shops open inside will include furniture, glassware, jewelry, baby clothes and items, linens, fabric, florals, Pyrex, Fireking, vintage handbags, lamps, home décor, old signs, collectibles, and much more.…
Read MoreCoosa County school employees treated to dinner, dancing, door prizes
The holidays are a great opportunity to show our staff how much their hard work and extra efforts are appreciated. Staff and their significant others were invited to wear festive attire and come out to enjoy dinner, door prizes, dancing, and fellowship. Attendees enjoyed a ribeye steak with sautéed mushrooms, wedge salad, fully loaded…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Katie Britt receives Salvation Army’s “Fight for Good” award
Special to the News On Wednesday U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) accepted the “Fight for Good” award from the Salvation Army. This award recognizes national leaders who champion legislation supporting the Salvation Army’s mission to help the most vulnerable among us in the United States. “I am honored to receive the ‘Fight for Good’…
Read MoreBoth Central varsity boys, girls basketball add two more wins to their records
Central’s Lady Cougars simply couldn’t be stopped as they easily beat the B.B. Comer Tigers in their match-up with a score of 42-11. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having, at that point, won four games by 31 points or more this season. Central found their leader in…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
December 21 Christmas Candlelight Concert, featuring Hunter Goff, hosted by Equality Methodist Church, will be held Saturday, December 21, at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend! December 29 Rehobeth United Methodist Church, on Coosa County Road 18, will hold its last service on December 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. Following the service, there will…
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