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Sardis, Providence enjoy good turnouts for VBS

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  June is a busy month! Central Elementary and High School Summer Camp are scheduled for this month. This coming up week concludes the four-week sessions. Sardis had its VBS last week, and Providence finished theirs Wednesday night. Each church used a different theme and reported good turnout for both. I’m finishing my column on…

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Primary runoff election to be held Tuesday

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Special primary election to be held August 11   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Following last month’s primary election, voters will once again return to the polls on Tuesday for the primary runoff election. For Coosa County, there is one office appearing on the Democratic Party runoff ballot. Coosa’s Republican Party runoff ballot…

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Reams sworn in as county commissioner

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  By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   After winning the Republican Party primary last month, Matthew Reams has now officially joined the Coosa County Commission. Last Friday, June 5, Reams was sworn into office by Judge of Probate Richard Dean, who administered the oath of office. This followed Reams having received an appointment letter…

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Central High School recognizes academic excellence during awards programs, seniors awarded over $2 million in scholarships

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  Special to the News The seventh through eleventh grade awards program recognized students on Honor Roll, as well as Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student in each grade level and subject. iReady Highest Scorers were recognized and awarded a medal. Principal Lee also presented the Principal Leadership awards. Students were also recognized for their…

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Rain cannot dampen walkers’ spirits

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  Special to the News   Rain was unable to stop the Annual Chlora K. May Walk-A-Thon 5K Challenge on May 30. The event started at 8 a.m., with friends and family cheering the walkers. The 5K challenged the walkers with rain, humidity, twist, turns, and hills, but was no match for the top three…

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Secretary of State Allen issues important reminders ahead of June 16 primary runoff election

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Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, is reminding Alabama voters of important information heading into Tuesday’s primary runoff election. “AlabamaVotes.gov remains the best resource for voters preparing to exercise their right to vote in the June 16 primary runoff election,” said Secretary Allen. “Alabamians can verify their voter registration status, find…

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Church Briefs

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Weekly Unity Fellowship Church; located at 8780 Coosa County Road 56, Weogufka, 35183; is having Bible Study each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church with a meal provided. If you would please contact Martha Mooney at 205-249-0472 or Pat Green Gaither at 256-391-7353 to confirm each Wednesday of any cancellation.…

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AG Marshall demands justice, issues statement in unequivocal opposition to clemency for convicted double murderer

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Special to the News   On Monday Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement in complete opposition to any grant of clemency to Jeffery Lee, a confessed and convicted double murderer who executed two innocent Alabamians in cold blood. “On December 12, 1998, Jeffery Lee walked into Jimmy’s Pawn Shop in Orrville, Ala., and murdered Jimmy…

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Gov. Ivey invites Alabamians to cast a line on Free Fishing Day

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  Special to the News   Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that on Saturday, June 13, Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters, including both freshwater and saltwater. Free Fishing Day allows residents and non-residents to enjoy the outstanding fishing Alabama has to offer…

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