Obituaries
Carrie Tuck A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Carrie Tuck was helf Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel in Alexander City with Pastor Kenny Jackson serving as eulogist. Interment followed at Elam #2 Baptist Church Cemetery in Kellyton. Mrs. Carrie (Brown) Tuck, better known to family and friends as “Carrie B,”…
Read MoreChanges to make going into next year
Can you believe Christmas will be next week? Where has this year gone? Since there won’t be an edition of the newspaper next week, I’m going to try to spend next week remembering some of the highlights of this past year. I do know that many of my priorities have changed this year, and…
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Read MoreAlabama Day, 205th birthday
205 years ago, our great state was admitted as the 22nd state in the United States. On this 205th birthday, also called “Alabama Day,” I wanted to take time to brag on a few highlights of Alabama’s 205 years. On December 14, 1819, Alabama was officially named a state during a constitutional convention held to organize…
Read MoreHolidays sneaked up on us
My goodness, Christmas is just around the corner and the new year is fast approaching. I am normally very excited about the holidays that come at this time of year. However, this year for some reason it has been difficult for me to get in the holiday spirit. The holidays seemed to “just be…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office hosts End of Year Review, Christmas Dinner
Deputy Shane Payton is awarded Deputy of the Year. Photo submitted Sheriff Michael Howell, right, recognizes Ronald Williams as Reserve Deputy of the Year. Photo submitted The Reserve Unit receives certificates of appreciation from Sheriff Michael Howell. Photo submitted Chaplain Matthew Reams speaks during the Sheriff’s Office annual…
Read MoreUnited Way seeks to spread Christmas joy
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Lake Martin Area United Way, which serves Coosa County, is seeking help from individuals and businesses to help make the holidays brighter and spread Christmas cheer this season. Lake Martin Area United Way has been contacted by eight families from across its service area who need extra…
Read MoreEducation in Training students teach money lesson to elementary students
Special to the News Education in Training Career Tech Education Lab student, Kelsey McLaughlin, and Coosa County Schools Career Coach Keslie Garrett presented to Central Elementary second graders about one of the biggest topics in the workforce, money. The presentation introduced the young students to the concept of wages by using various sizes, shapes and colors…
Read MoreCentral students get in the spirit of the season
SGA project leader Lillie Kimbrell; as well as fellow SGA members ZyNedria Edwards, Hannah Hyatt, Aniya Hoytt, and Katie Meeks; recently went to the school on the weekend to surprise everyone by filling the halls with holiday spirit. Students at Central High School were welcomed back from Thanksgiving break with the Christmas spirit and Christmas music…
Read MoreLocal farmers recognized during Alabama Farmers Federation annual meeting
The Coosa County Farmers Federation (CCFF) received an Award of Excellence during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 103rd annual meeting December 9 in Montgomery. This honor recognizes counties for top-tier programs, community work and agricultural advocacy during 2024. From left are Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan and CCFF President Jerry Fielding. Photo submitted
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