Sept. 2-8, 2024
Jail population as of Sept. 8: 41 inmates Males: 35 Females: 6 ARRESTS On September 2, Sergeant Mike Rudd arrested Israel Thomas Fields, a citizen of Talladega, on the charges of Failure to Appear in Court X 3. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,640 bond. On September 6,…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Teacher of the Month
Congratulations to Justine Clark for being chosen as the Teacher of the Month. This is Mrs. Clark’s third year working at Central High School (CHS) as a paraprofessional overseeing students in seventh through twelfth grades on their intervention and Edgenuity coursework. Mrs. Clark has also been a Central Coosa Cougar mom for 10 years, having…
Read MoreJH football ended last two seasons undefeated, on track to do same this season
Tuesday night the Jr. High football team defeated Horseshoe Bend’s Jr. High team 46-6. Coach Conkle said, “It was a complete team effort!” Conkle added, “There were mistakes, as there always will be in any sport, but overall the young Cougars played quite well, demonstrating great effort and tremendous teamwork. It would be unfair…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
September 15 Grimes Chapel Baptist Church, established in 1924, is celebrating its 100th year of continuous church service with a special Homecoming service Sunday, September 15. Service starts at 10 a.m. and will include special singing with “The Chosen Anointed” trio performing, presentations, and a fellowship meal to conclude the service. Grimes Chapel will receive…
Read MoreObituaries
Sarah Ann McDaniel Sarah Ann McDaniel, age 70, of Goodwater, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Ann loved her church, spending time with her mom, being a servant for God, going to movies, Braves baseball, Alabama football, shopping at thrift stores and yard sales, and spending time with friends. Ann is survived by…
Read MoreProvidence’s first bass tournament huge success
This past week was Grandparents Day or Week. If you are a grandparent or great-grandparent, I’m sure most would agree with me it is a joy. I love all my grands and great-grands; they are indeed a blessing. The inaugural Providence Baptist Church Master’s Classic Bass Tournament was a huge success. We had twenty…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Students of the Month
Seventh grader Lily Howell is a very well-behaved student who works hard and is very engaged in class. She is always willing to help her peers. Lily plays volleyball for Central High School and is the majorette for the Pride of Coosa County band. She participates in accelerated classes and maintains good grades. Congratulations, Lily!…
Read MoreMay we always remember Flight 93
It happened on a serene Tuesday morning. Perfect weather. Clear sky. Locals saw a Boeing 757 jerking through the air at an awkward angle and speeding toward Earth. Farmers watched in slack-jawed amazement. Commuters pulled over to see a commercial airliner bounce from the sky and slam into the ground. When the plane hit soil…
Read MoreAlabama leaders should make permanent removal of grocery tax reduction a priority
One of the major issues in this year’s presidential election has been the increase in grocery prices. Actually, over the past three and a half years, the price of food has gone up by some 22 percent. Thus, everyone is paying attention to how much they spend to put dinner on the table for their…
Read MorePets are for life: Be responsible
No real progress on my home renovation work. I am burnt out; it seems never ending, and doing it alone is draining when you don’t see real progress. Also disheartening is that I am missing birds, and trapped a feral cat. You know, one of those “I want a kitten” deals that turns out…
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