Equality man arrested for methamphetamine
Eric Paul Robbins By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Equality man was arrested last Monday on a drug-related charge while a warrant was being served for an unrelated charge. On July 29, Deputy Payton went to the Equality community to serve a warrant on Eric Paul Robbins. Upon arriving at the…
Read MoreGreat first day at Coosa County schools
Special to the News Coosa County students returned to school Tuesday, August 6, after summer break, and many welcoming faces were on hand to greet them for their first day back. The Central cheerleaders and their sponsors, Breezy Johnson and Marsala Mitchell, got up extra early the first day of school to get…
Read MoreFuture Business Leaders, SkillsUSA students place in state, national competitions; JAG program receives award
Special to the News Congratulations to the four Central High School students who placed in the top three in the state Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competition: Rebekah Burton who received third place in Public Speaking, Rachel Reams who received third place in Introduction to Information Technology, Perla Morales who received first place…
Read MoreALEA’s Roadway to Success: Drive responsibly, arrive safely this school year
Special to the News In just a short time, schools across the state will be back in session, meaning heavier traffic and busier morning commutes. This school year, ALEA is urging parents, teen drivers and citizens of all ages to join the agency’s “Roadway to Success” campaign and drive responsibly and arrive safely. ALEA…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office arrests three for warrants, probation violation
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office recently arrested three individuals in unrelated cases for outstanding warrants and a probation violation. On July 26, 47-year-old James Edward Allen of the Stewartville area was picked up from the Clay County Jail for a probation violation in Coosa County. Upon his arrival at the…
Read MoreFamily relationships: Part 4
Contrary to popular opinion God has given instructions in the Bible concerning the roles of both husband and wife in the home. Society has twisted, perverted and ignored God’s roles. Many disregard and scoff at God’s teaching. What does the Bible say about the husband and father in the home? Since sin first entered…
Read MoreCelebrate World Elephant Day at your Birmingham Zoo
Special elephant event will be held August 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special to the News Join your Birmingham Zoo on Saturday, August 10, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to celebrate World Elephant Day! Learn all about elephants and how the Birmingham Zoo cares for its bachelor herd with interactive educational activities,…
Read MoreStraight ticket voters rule the roost in Alabama elections
What a year it has been in politics, and we still have a long way to go before we get to 2025. The presidential election this year will be one for the history books, but folks will also be watching Alabama, as well, to see how state voters turn out. Republicans have held true power…
Read MoreBest fried chicken around
I love reading “Sean of the South.” He can turn a wicked phrase. Recently he referred to boiled peanuts as the caviar of the SEC. Now, is that complimentary, derogatory, or mixed? Which way? Whatever way, the phrase sticks with you and makes you laugh. Sean gets southerners’ relationship with food. And I get…
Read MoreCentral Coosa educators attend Harvard University institute
Increasing family engagement for families of Coosa County students is one major objective of the Literacy Everywhere! grant program. Research shows that when families are partners in their students’ learning there are many valuable outcomes, such as grades improve, absenteeism decreases, and students perform better on standardized tests. Meg Masters, project director for Literacy…
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