The longest reigning queen of Central High School retires after 44 years of service
Special to the News It was a day of both tears and laughs as Central Coosa Schools bid farewell to Gail Ezekiel after 44 years of service in the Coosa County school system. Ezekiel began her career in 1980 at Weogufka High School as a cafeteria worker. She recalls that this was a time when, just…
Read MoreChamber reveals new brand, presents awards
A highlight of the chamber’s annual member event, the Coosa County Chamber of Commerce unveiled its new colorful logo featuring a scenic waterway and sun, designed by Chelsey Strong with Muscadine Marketing. As the chamber phases out its former logo, this new logo will be featured on the chamber’s printed materials, online platforms…
Read MoreEclectic woman dies in Elmore County crash
Special to the News A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:28 p.m. Monday, June 3, has claimed the life of an Eclectic woman. Tina M. McDonald, 54, was critically injured when the 2016 Nissan Versa that she was driving was struck in the rear by the 1999 Lincoln Continental driven by Margaret L.…
Read MoreBlast from the past
Burt Coffman of Equality shared this old newspaper clipping of his dad, Gordon Faulkner (right), and A. A. Peacock, both Birmingham police officers. Coffman shared that his dad was a Birmingham police officer for 31 years and loved to fish the Coosa River. The clipping is from the October 4, 1957, edition of “The…
Read MoreETC awards two Central seniors scholarships at annual Night of Vision
Empowered to Conquer, or ETC, held its second annual Coosa County Night of Vision at the Weogufka Family Worship Center, in which two Central seniors received scholarships. Rebekah Burton (pictured first from left) and Sidney Thornton (pictured third from the right) were each presented with a $4,000 scholarship. Brittany Leonard Hogan, the director of…
Read MoreTrespasser, contraband suspect arrested on Staton, Elmore property
Special to the News On Sunday, June 2, the Alabama Department of Corrections Staton K-9 Unit located and arrested a male trespasser on state property near Staton and Elmore Correctional facilities. A backpack was recovered containing various items of contraband. Suspect Thomas Stinson was transported to the Elmore County Jail by an Elmore County…
Read MoreRachel McVey earns Dean’s List recognition at Valdosta State University
Special to the News Valdosta State University congratulates Rachel McVey of Goodwater for earning a spot on the Spring 2024 Dean’s List. Dean’s List honors are reserved for the highest achieving students at VSU. McVey is one of more than 1,600 distinguished and accomplished students recognized for exemplifying excellence in the attainment of their…
Read MoreTroy University announces Chancellor’s List for Spring Semester/Term 4
Special to the News Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor’s List for the spring semester and Term 4 of the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who earn a grade point average of 4.0…
Read MoreOrdination service held for Hill
Minister LaJarrell Hill, left, receives his certificate of ordination. Photo submitted Minister LaJarrell Hill, third from left, is joined by fellow pastors for his ordination service. Photo submitted Congratulations to Minister LaJarrell Hill who has been ordained and has it all wrapped up in God’s hand now. An ordination service was…
Read MoreBirmingham man dies in St. Clair County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:49 p.m. Monday, June 3, has claimed the life of a Birmingham man. James H. Wilson III, 55, of Birmingham, was fatally injured when the 2021 Dodge ProMaster van he was driving collided head-on with the 2024 Volvo tractor-trailer driven by Brian L. Regner, 58, of Anniston.…
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