COOSA COUNTY LANDFILL
Hours: Monday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. NO dead animals NO household garbage NO boats or vehicles NO treated lumber LIMIT 10 tires per load NO trash from outside the county Closed on rainy days. Call 256-377-2420 to verify opening. Roadside…
Read MoreHayneville man killed in Wetumpka area crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:47 p.m. last Friday, August 2, has claimed the life of a Hayneville man. Willie L. Coleman, 60, was fatally injured when the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 he was driving collided head-on with the 2011 Volkswagen Routan van driven by Yesia Crystal De Jesus Gabino, 22,…
Read MoreObituaries
Rose Benton Memorial service for Mrs. Rose Benton, 78, of Kellyton, will be Friday, August 9, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Sammy Teel will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Rose Benton,…
Read MoreRichville VFD bingo tomorrow
School is off to a good start. I helped in kindergarten on Tuesday. The first day is always a challenge for all students, but especially kindergarten babies. They still need bottled water donated for those afternoon trips on those buses. If you can donate, you can drop off at the school. The athletic programs…
Read MoreCelebrating life: Local thanks Coosa Ambulance, others, for saving her life
Tawanda Mathews, a Coosa County resident, shows her appreciation for the Coosa County Ambulance crew credited with helping save her life. Pictured from left are Advanced EMT Yancey Brown, Tawanda, and her mother, Cynthia Mathews. Photo submitted Special to the News On July 10, tragedy struck a Coosa County resident as Tawanda Mathews…
Read MoreCougar alumni show they’ve “still got it” in second annual Central Baseball Alumni Game
Special to the News Central alumni, family and friends came out Saturday morning to Cougar Field for the second annual Central Baseball Alumni Game thanks to the organization of the game by alumni Kyle and Danielle Beasley. Alumni as far back as 1997, Kyle Payne, participated, with alumni Tyler and Trevor Stover traveling…
Read MoreHanover VFD receives canned drinking water from Anheuser-Busch to support wildfire response efforts
Water donated through partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council Hanover VFD Deputy Chief Heather Babecki, right, accepts a shipment from ATG distributors. Photo submitted Sharing is caring: Richville, Ray and Equality VFDs pick up their water from the Hanover stations. Pictured from left are Joe Jones, Hanover; Jim Hammil, Richville; Heather Babecki,…
Read MoreJuly busy month for Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization
Kellyton resident Gwen Rich was a local winner in the Goodwater Disabled Veterans’ annual fundraiser. She is pictured with Goodwater Disabled Veterans Commander Wade McElrath. Photo submitted The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization sponsors a watermelon cutting for the Goodwater Youth Development & Recreational Center. Photo submitted Some members of the Goodwater Disabled Veterans,…
Read MoreBOE approves personnel matters in called meeting
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a called meeting held July 17, the Coosa County Board of Education approved a handful of personnel matters just prior to the start of a new school year. At that meeting, with Board Member Jenny Kimbrell absent, the board unanimously approved two certified recommendations and four non-certified…
Read MoreCentral Coosa students return to campus Tuesday, August 6
Special to the News The buses are shiny, the floors are shiny, jersey barriers have been added for traffic control and safety, and cosmetic improvements have been made to facilities, but most importantly, teachers have been visiting their rooms throughout the summer to prepare their classes and lessons for the upcoming school year.…
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