Obituaries
William (Billy) Partridge Sr. William (Billy) Partridge Sr., 78, of Weogufka, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Coosa Valley Medical Center. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Mr. Partridge was born in Macon, Georgia, on March 6, 1945, the son of Sidney Asberry Partridge and Violet Creamer Partridge. He was Baptist…
Read MoreStudents of the Month
Seventh grader TyQuavious Jones is a diligent and hardworking student. Ty is very intelligent and has good class participation. He is also friendly and works well with others. Ty is very respectful and one of the most mannerable students in seventh grade. Despite facing challenges this year, he still maintains a positive attitude and…
Read MoreLove was in the air
Love was in the air this week as PTO president Maressa Ware delivered Valentine’s candy grams. The candy grams are an opportunity for students and staff to let their friends and significant others know they love and appreciate them. In addition, Joseph Weathers unveiled a project he has been working on in his welding…
Read MoreRichville VFD bingo next weekend
Hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day. Even with the rain, we had a good turnout for our banquet at Providence Sunday night. The food was delicious, and everything was so pretty. Thanks to all the ones who organized, decorated, and the youth who served. We got a lot of rain over the weekend.…
Read MoreClassifieds & Legals
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Read MoreWestwater Resources announces first take-off agreement for sale of graphite from its Kellyton plant
Special to the News Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company, announced Monday the execution of its first off-take agreement with SK On Co., Ltd., a leading electric vehicle, or EV, battery manufacturer, supplying electric vehicle batteries to Ford, Hyundai, Volkswagen, and others. Pursuant to the terms of the Off-Take Agreement, Westwater will…
Read MoreHouse honored for 50 years of service, membership with Masonic Lodge
Tony House was recently honored and received his 50-year Masonic pin. Pictured from left are Grand Secretary Zachary Holmes, Tony House and Secretary Mike Brown. Photo submitted Special to the News On December 14, 2023, Tony House of Stewartville was honored in a special ceremony to commemorate 50 years of continuous membership in the Masonic…
Read MoreJohnson announces candidacy for circuit clerk
Special to the News With the primary election drawing near I would like to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Jamey Johnson, and I am running for the office of circuit clerk of Coosa County. I was born and raised in Rockford and graduated from Coosa Central High School in…
Read MoreKellyton man arrested for vehicle-related charges
Jonathan Allen Roberson By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton man was arrested earlier this month on vehicle-related charges following a routine stop. On February 4, deputies Payton and Williams were on routine patrol when they stopped a motorcycle on U.S. Highway 280. They initially pulled the motorcycle over because of…
Read MoreBridgeWays sponsors pen-pal program for CES students
The staff of BridgeWays Coosa County is excited to have the opportunity to partner with the Central Elementary School (CES) after-school bi-monthly. The students participating in the after-school program recently had an opportunity to participate in a pen-pal program with BridgeWays’ Camp Fletcher after-school program, located in Western Jefferson County. The youth of the…
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