BBB warns of the 12 Scams of Christmas: Stay safe while shopping, donating this holiday season
Special to the News The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Central and South Alabama is urging consumers to remain vigilant against scams during the holiday season. From shopping for gifts to making charitable donations, scammers are targeting holiday cheer with schemes designed to steal money or personal information. To help consumers avoid falling victim,…
Read MoreAG Marshall, Gov. Ivey statements on execution of convicted murderer Carey Grayson
Special to the News Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued the following statement last Thursday night after the execution of Carey Dale Grayson at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore: “Alabama has successfully used nitrogen hypoxia to carry out Carey Grayson’s execution. He was convicted and unanimously sentenced to death for the…
Read MoreFight is not against each other
On many occasions, the human race gets it all wrong. The fight is not against each other – as the devil would make it appear. But the real battle for mankind is with Satan and the unclean spirits that followed his rebellion. Ephesians 6:12 puts it this way: “For we wrestle not against flesh…
Read MoreCentral basketball starting season off strong
The varsity boys team has two wins under its belt. On Friday, November 22, the Central of Coosa County Varsity Boys Basketball team won their game against Childersburg High School by a score of 63-54. On Tuesday, December 3, the Central of Coosa County Varsity Boys Basketball team won their game against Dadeville High School by a score of 49-48. It…
Read MoreChurch briefs
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 be a covered dish lunch honoring Reverend R. D. Wood’s retirement. Please come and join us as we celebrate this historic church and its people.
Read MoreObituaries
Doris Jean Farris Doris Jean Farris, age 85, of Sylacauga, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. Doris is survived by her husband of 33 years, Horace Farris; her step-sons, David Walley, John Walley (Cynthia); her sister, Carolyn Messer; her 10 step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Doris was preceded in death…
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; came up 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…
Read MoreWFF samples 356 deer for CWD on opening weekend
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources In a continuing effort to minimize the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the state, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division held this season’s first mandatory CWD check recently in Lauderdale County. WFF staff…
Read MoreADOC correctional security guard arrested in drug trafficking operation
Special to the News On December 3, agents from the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD), assisted by K9 and Security Threat Group personnel, apprehended Alesia Jarett, a correctional security guard at Elmore Correctional Facility, on charges related to narcotics trafficking. Jarett, who was under investigation for suspected drug…
Read MoreGreat Neighborhood Watch meeting, same leaders
Union Square’s Neighborhood Watch meeting on Monday was big with a small group of people because of illness and other business that was a priority. However, we took care of some important business, fellowship and ate Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner all in one. We did this because our next meeting won’t be until February.…
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