BOE approves lease agreement, personnel matters
Board members were presented with certificates at the February meeting in honor of School Board Member Recognition Month, which was recognized in January. Pictured from left are members Joe Belyeu, Sharon Coffman, Tiffany McCain, Sharon Massie, and Jenny Kimbrell. Photo by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its February meeting,…
Read MoreCelebrating Black History programs in Coosa
Special to the News Submitted by Mamie Ellis On February 9, the alumni attended a program at Central High School sponsored by the Student Government Association. The program guest speaker, a 1989 Central High graduate and native of Goodwater, Sheldon Lauderdale, is employed at NASA as a management and program analyst. Some responsibilities include…
Read MoreRockford approves liquor license, discusses other
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer In continuing last week’s initial coverage of the Rockford Town Council meeting held February 20, the council unanimously approved a liquor license and discussed another business license. Ricardo Sanchez with El Vaqueros 2 addressed the council with his liquor license request. Mayor Scott White recused himself and turned…
Read MoreFree tree giveaway to be held Thursday
Special to the News The Alabama Forestry Commission-Coosa County, Coosa County Extension Office and the Coosa County Forestry Planning Committee will host the annual free Tree Giveaway on Thursday, March 14. Seedlings will be available for pick up at the Rockford Event Center beginning at 8:30 a.m. and going until all seedlings are gone.…
Read MoreSylacauga man dies in Coosa crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:25 a.m. Monday, March 4, has claimed the life of a Sylacauga man. Jeremiah J. Johns, 44, was fatally injured when the 2007 BMW 3 Series he was driving left the roadway and struck an embankment before overturning and striking a tree. Johns…
Read MoreCJ’s Fishing Hole open for season, upcoming community events
Spring is in the air, but is it really here or is this just a hint? Sometimes I think we get a hint, then back to winter, then summer full on, and I would really enjoy at least a month of mild spring weather. Time for spring cleaning, which means I need to gut…
Read MoreFamily, consumer science students hold mock weddings
According to The Knot, the average couple spends $30,000 on their wedding. Family and consumer science (FACS) students got hands-on experience preparing for every facet of a wedding, including invitations and decorations, as well as food and beverage. Through the process students learned that multiple details go into planning an event like a wedding, and contingency plans…
Read MoreFebruary 26 – March 2, 2024
Jail population as of March 2: 35 inmates Males: 31 Females: 4 ARRESTS On February 26, Sergeant Ward arrested Coty Wayne Jones, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $1,000 bond. On February 26, Deputy Middlebrooks arrested…
Read MoreSt. Clair County crash leaves two dead
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:35 p.m. Monday, March 4, has claimed the lives of two people. Joyce A. Lowe, 73, of Ashville, was fatally injured when the 2010 Jeep Patriot, that she was a passenger in, collided head on with a 2004 Crown Victoria driven…
Read MoreThe CHOOSE Act
Dear Editor, Education Choice. Alabama House Bill 129 passed the state’s lower legislative body last month and now awaits Senate action. The CHOOSE Act will provide parents with more educational choices for their own children. This legislation would provide parents with a tax credit of up to $7,000 per year in an Education Savings Account…
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