Staff in-service reminds us there is much to be proud of in Coosa County schools
As Coosa County school staff prepared for the opening day at Coosa County schools, everyone gathered in the gym to kick off the new school year. Administrators greeted everyone and highlighted programs and achievements. Superintendent David Stover shared some of the new programs coming this school year. Helping Families is a program in conjunction with…
Read MoreWreck victim found in body of water in Jefferson County
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. last Friday, August 2, has claimed the life of a Vincent man. Kevin L. Bowers, 52, was fatally injured when the 1998 Ford F-150 he was driving left the roadway and struck a ditch and several trees before overturning. Bowers was not using a…
Read MoreRoyal family holds special birthday celebration
Bobby Royal stands next to a photo banner in memory of his twin sister, Betty Royal Holley, during a special birthday celebration. Bobby Royal enjoyed a truly special birthday celebration last month. On July 14, a very special birthday celebration was held for Deacon Bobby Royal and in sweet loving memories of…
Read MoreShop inventory clearance discounts, more community events upcoming
Now that I have recovered from my fall, I have been back to work on my home renovations. I really wish I had the funds to hire folks because I have had quite a few folks that need work to make ends meet. Praying something turns around for all of us, but the stock…
Read MoreWhat the bag boy said
I let him help me out to my truck. He was a supermarket bag boy. Maybe 19. Nice kid. Reddish hair. Warm smile. He spoke with a significant speech impediment. I could not understand what he was saying, per the impediment. The cashiers had decided, apparently, to ignore him. This had to be embarrassing,…
Read MoreClassifieds & Legals
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Read MoreCommunity Calendar
August 17 Third Saturday Trade Day in Millerville will be held Saturday, August 17, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bibb Graves Community Center. Shops open inside will have furniture, glassware, jewelry, baby clothes and items, linens, fabric, florals, Pyrex, Fireking, vintage handbags, lamps, all kinds of home décor, old signs, collectibles, and…
Read MoreElmore woman killed in Shelby County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m. Sunday, August 4, has claimed the life of an Elmore woman. Shahla J. Noori, 32, was fatally injured when the 2004 Toyota Corolla she was driving struck the rear of the 2012 Toyota 4-Runner driven by Sascha R. Glassford, 40, of Indian Springs.…
Read MoreImportant decisions to be made
We now know who the choices are for president and vice president in the November election. And those choices cannot be any further apart on issues, beliefs, experience, and love for our country. Of course, this doesn’t consider if there will be a challenge of some kind on the nomination of Kamala Harris. She…
Read MoreJuly 29-August 4, 2024
Jail population as of August 4: 41 inmates Males: 35 Females: 6 ARRESTS On July 29, Deputy Mascari arrested Jason Michael Ard, a citizen of Kellyton, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $400 bond. On July 29, Deputy Payton arrested…
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