Sen. Tuberville joins resolution recognizing September as National Literacy Month
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Jack Reed (D-RI) in cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution to designate September 2024 as National Literacy Month. According to a 2020 study in partnership with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, it is estimated that low levels of adult literacy could be costing America…
Read MoreVarsity volleyball used home court advantage to take Dadeville Tigers 3-0
The Lady Cougars took the first three sets against the Dadeville Tigers with scores of 23-25, 14-25 and 17-25. The Lady Cougars had a strong showing on both offense and defense. Senior Traci Cox dominated on offense with 10 kills, and eighth grader Henley Stevens playing varsity showed out with 16 serves. On defense, Heidi…
Read MoreAlabama One’s Athlete of the Week
Congratulations to Alabama One Credit Union’s Coosa County Athlete of the Week Alex Williams from Central High School Coosa County. Alex had 12 tackles and three pancake blocks in their game against Winterboro on September 6. Way to go, Alex! Go Cougars! Pictured is Rockford Market Manager Suzanne Scott, Alex Williams, Head Coach Daniel…
Read MorePrevent mosquito bites, reduce mosquito breeding sites around home after storm events
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) advises caution to protect against mosquito bites after heavy rainfall and storm events. For most of the state, mosquitoes are more abundant from late spring to early fall and can transmit viruses such as West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV)…
Read MoreCentral High School implements Positive Behavior referrals
Central High School recently implemented a program to recognize positive student behavior. The first two recipients of the Positive Behavior referrals were Matthew Shone and Eli Thornton. Shone and Thornton both work the visitor check-in desk in the afternoon. A teacher had asked them to assemble three shelving units for our storage shed, which they willingly did. But there…
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Read MoreSecretary of State Allen encourages Alabamians to serve as poll workers for November 5 general election
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, is encouraging qualified Alabamians to serve as poll workers for the November 5 general election. “Poll workers are essential members of the election administration team. They work hard from sun up to sun down on Election Day ensuring our elections run smoothly and efficiently. Serving…
Read MoreSeason of sorrow
Fall season is approaching, but it seems to me it is another type of season, a season of sorrow in many ways. Misunderstanding, hatefulness and jealousy in communities, homes, families, churches, and many other places, and that’s not what God wants and loves. We all have different views, ideas and opinions, different in skin…
Read MoreObituaries
Joseph Buchanan Funeral service for Mr. Joseph Scott Buchanan, 44, of Equality, will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Lindsey Family Cemetery in Equality. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 20, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.…
Read MoreCamp Hill man arrested for threat to VA hospital
Special to the News A Camp Hill man was arrested Wednesday following an investigation into a threat made at a veterans hospital in Montgomery. On Wednesday, September18, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Central Alabama Veterans Medical Center located in Montgomery received a threatening call to the crisis hotline. Special agents with the Alabama Law…
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