Alabama state school system makes some progress, but much work to do on behalf of students
The Alabama Department of Education has just released its annual report card on the academic achievement for each individual school system and the state as a whole. The results are in, and the state has made slight improvements from the year before, but there is still much work to do. The state over all…
Read MoreCentral Elementary School announces Students of the Week
The Students of the Week for kindergarten were Zofia Odem, Liam Weeks and Dixie Patton. First grade Students of the Week were Everly Norred, Lexi Peppers and Reagann Lee. Second grade Students of the Week were Zayra Garcia-Cruz, Kaylee Robison and Amari Holtzclaw. Third grade Students of the Week were Layla Chambers, Ava Adair and Adrianna Cowart.…
Read MoreSuspect arrested, contraband recovered at Staton Correctional Facility
Special to the News On Saturday, November 30, staff at Staton Correctional Facility noticed a suspicious vehicle on state property. The vehicle crashed through a gate on state property and fled. ADOC K-9 agents located the vehicle in Prattville, where two female occupants were detained. Suspect Heather Young was arrested and transported to the…
Read MoreHit and run leaves pedestrian dead
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian occurred at approximately 5:06 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, and has claimed the life of a Salem man. The pedestrian, Floyd C. Davis, 49, who was in the roadway, was fatally injured after being struck by an unknown vehicle. Davis was pronounced deceased at the scene.…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
December 7 The Kellyton Christmas Celebration, a FREE event, will be held December 7 from 5-8 p.m. at the Kellyton Civic Complex, located at 145 Church Street, Kellyton. The Christmas Celebration will feature a Gift Shop where vendors will be selling crafts, gifts, candles, and more; a Sweet Shop with homemade fried apple pies, salsa,…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreNov. 24 – Dec. 1, 2024
Jail population as of Dec. 1: 32 inmates Males: 27 Females: 5 ARRESTS On November 26, Deputy Dawson arrested Gregory Blake Jones, a citizen of Childersburg, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court X 7. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On November 28, Deputy Payton…
Read MoreSeason of giving
Here we are in December! Can you believe how fast this year has flown by? I can remember when it seemed each year just lasted forever! But I now realize it is a matter of age and your outlook. I am looking forward to 2025, but there are still opportunities to close out this…
Read MoreALEA reports traffic fatalities, violations during nine-day holiday enforcement period
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, has concluded its Thanksgiving holiday enforcement period, which took place from Saturday, November 23, to Sunday, December 1. This critical initiative aimed to ensure the safety of all citizens during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. Coosa County…
Read MoreKing of waffles
Six years ago. The Waffle House was packed. There were customers everywhere. Shoulder to shoulder. Sardine-like. I don’t know how the waitress managed to find a place for us at the counter. We were crammed into the corner, with a front-row view of the chef de cuisine. The cook loaded the grill with all…
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