Alabama budget cuts coming with end of federal pandemic funds; more efficient state government should next be on tap
There is an important deadline coming up for Alabama and other states at the end of December. The American Rescue Plan’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, which provided federal monies to the states during the pandemic, is coming to an end. The past three years each of the states have gotten an enormous…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Teacher of the Month
Tabitha Hyatt is a paraprofessional for ninth through twelfth grade students in our special education AAA department. This is Mrs. Hyatt’s fourth year as a paraprofessional at Central High School, but she also served our students previously as a substitute teacher. When asked about her goals for her students Mrs. Hyatt said, “It is…
Read MoreBOE approves annual business, salaries
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its annual meeting November 21, the Coosa County Board of Education elected officers and conducted annual business, as well as the regular monthly meeting business. With all Board members present, Board President Tiffany McCain turned the meeting over to Superintendent of Education David Stover Jr. for the…
Read MoreThe Pride of Coosa County band presented Christmas Concert
CES Beginner Band CHS Concert Band Special to the News Family and friends were treated to an array of holiday favorites as the Central Beginner Band and Concert Band, under the direction of Darryl Ingram, presented their Christmas Concert. The elementary school Beginner Band opened the concert with “Up On the House Top,” followed by “Jingle Bells.” Everyone was so…
Read MoreCoosa County man, woman arrested for chemical endangerment
Matthew Jackson Childress Crystal Marie Harrelson By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County man and woman, both residing near the Stewartville community, were arrested Tuesday in relation to an investigation that began in October. On October 9, Coosa County Department of Human Resources began an investigation into two individuals for…
Read MoreShop with the Sheriff kicks off holiday season again
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer While many area youth are excitedly looking forward to opening presents in the coming weeks, the Sheriff’s Office is once again looking to make the holiday special for those less fortunate. Sheriff Michael Howell and the Sheriff’s Office are hosting the fourth annual Shop with the Sheriff.…
Read MoreDadeville man arrested for marijuana
Travis Scott Huggins By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Dadeville man was arrested last month on a drug-related and paraphernalia charge following a traffic stop. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on November 16, Deputy Dawson was on routine patrol on U.S. Highway 280 when he passed a vehicle that appeared to…
Read MoreKellyton woman arrested for chemical endangerment
Hannah Marie Taylor By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton woman was arrested late last month for chemical endangerment following an investigation in another county. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on November 19, Investigator Ward was contacted by an investigator from Ashland Police Department regarding a chemical endangerment case. After investigating…
Read MoreChristmas in the Grove Open House
Special to the News The J. D. Thompson Alumni members hope you will join us on December 8, from 1-3 p.m. for an afternoon of old-fashion Christmas fun. We are excited that the Highway 22 E Podcast members will be hosting this event. The afternoon activities will include Christmas tree decorating, singing, refreshments,…
Read MoreVarsity girls basketball has three wins for season
On Tuesday, December 3, the Central of Coosa County Varsity Girls Basketball team won their game against Dadeville High School by a score of 52-19. On Tuesday, November 12, the team won their game against Fayetteville High School by a score of 70-13. On Thursday, November 14, the Central of Coosa County Varsity Girls Basketball team won their game against Fayetteville High…
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