Central High School holds third nine-weeks awards celebration, ceremony
Students who received awards for Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance were treated to a celebration of pizza, cake and punch courtesy of SGA before going to the third nine-weeks Awards Ceremony. Thank you to Ms. Phillips for getting us a special deal on the pizza, Dr. Watson for picking up the pizzas and counselor Wade…
Read MoreIs the church after your money?
Jim came to see me with a message from the finance committee he chaired. The group met when I was with another group, so I missed their meeting. I’d begun to use cards for Sunday guests that were actually envelopes. The simple message on the envelopes was “Please use my gift as an expression…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Alabama’s education savings account program – the CHOOSE Act – had a record number of applicants in its second year. The application officially closed at midnight on March 31 with almost 49,000 students applying. Throughout her tenure, Ivey has and will continue to…
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Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We have now started a study on “Revelation.” Join us for class held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship Church, located at 8780 Coosa Co. Rd. 56, Weogufka, 35183. For questions please call 256-391-7353 or email patgaither278@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome!
Read MoreDon’t Drop it, Alabama: ALEA joins PALS in statewide push to keep roads clean
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is once again partnering with Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS) and organizations across the state to support the annual “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” spring cleanup campaign. Throughout the month of April, the initiative encourages Alabamians to take an active role in…
Read MoreTynlee Best drives five runners home in Lady Cougars victory over Winterboro
Special to the News By GameChanger Media Tynlee Best drove in five runs on three hits to lead Central past Winterboro 27-6. Best hit a home run in the third, scoring three; hit a sacrifice fly in the first, scoring one; and singled in the second, scoring one. Central jumped out to the lead in…
Read MoreHow important is compassion in a Christian’s heart?
Some people say Christianity is about a relationship rather than religion. It’s true that a relationship with God through being born again is required to enter the kingdom of God. But what does the Bible say about religion? The Book of James provides insight into that question. Specifically, James 1:27 describes pure and undefiled…
Read MoreCentral High School enjoys annual talent show
On March 28, Jobs for Alabama Graduates (JAG) students presented their annual talent show. This year’s theme was “Coosa’s Got Talent,” drawing inspiration from “America’s Got Talent.” JAG juniors and seniors helped with sign-ups, decorating, security, gathering judges, MCing, and even performing in the talent show. We had an outstanding halftime…
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Read MoreFormer Medicaid provider sentenced to federal prison for health care fraud, aggravated identity theft
Special to the News Last Friday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, alongside the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), announced the sentencing of an Anniston man on charges of health care fraud and identity theft. On April 2,…
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