Gov. Ivey announces launch of CHOOSE Act website, education service providers application now open
Education savings account program gearing up to support Alabama families for 2025-2026 school year Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that The CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) now has a website where education service providers (ESPs) and, eventually, Alabama families can prepare for…
Read MoreRaelee Beth Johnson crowned Little Miss S.A.Y. Rodeo Princess
Central Elementary first grader Raelee Beth Johnson was recently crowned Little Miss Southern Association Youth (S.A.Y.) Rodeo Princess after a two-day pageant. She had to compete in horsemanship, personal interview, modeling, answer an impromptu question, and give a speech. Raelee Beth has been competing with the association since she was 2 years old. She competes…
Read MoreThis is my story
Editorial by Christa Jennings It is one of my favorite weeks, professionally speaking – National Newspaper Week! The theme this year is “Telling our Stories,” with journalists being encouraged to share their stories of what led them to this profession and the stories that define and inspire us, as well as keep us committed…
Read MoreScience Fair
The Central High School Coosa County Science Fair was held on Tuesday, October 8, in the on-campus gym. There were 201 projects this year. The students did an outstanding job of performing experiments using the scientific method. Their project boards were creative and informative. All students presented their projects to their classmates during their…
Read MoreClassifieds & Legals
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Read MoreCommunity Calendar
October 11 The Coosa County Cattlemen’s Association will host its Fall Steak Supper at 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 11, at the Cattlemen’s Building on U.S. Highway 231 in Hanover. A cake auction will also be held. Members eat free; guests can pay for a plate. October 17 The J.D. Thompson Alumni Association is hosting…
Read MoreSept. 30 – Oct. 5, 2024
Jail population as of Oct. 5: 40 inmates Males: 35 Females: 5 ARRESTS On October 2, Deputy Ward arrested Tramaine Dasean Grandison, a citizen of Montgomery, on the charges of Murder and Theft of Property 1st. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On October 3, Deputy Ward arrested…
Read MoreSalvation should change us
The wind is a peculiar phenomenon in the sense it can’t be seen, but felt. Wind is invisible, but it makes a noticeable impact. Extremes come into play with wind. A nice gentle breeze feels refreshing in the summer. On the other side, a hurricane or tornado with winds exceeding 100 mph is destructive.…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
October 13 Homecoming at Kellyton Baptist Church will be held Sunday, October 13, with meet and greet at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Bro. Joe Fain, pastor of Central Baptist Church in Opelika. Guest singer: Sherry Fain. Lunch will be held in the Fellowship Hall after the service. Everyone welcome!…
Read MoreCentral’s homecoming game, festivities today
Wow, another major hurricane! As I write this, Florida is getting ready for another hit from a major, possibly record-breaking, hurricane. While this one is predicted to go across Florida into the Atlantic, there are many areas that are in the same path as Hurricane Helene. Please pray for the area that will be…
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