What kind of preaching is needed today?
In this study I am interested in what the Bible says, not human opinion! In our “politically correct” thinking, nothing should ever be said to offend anyone for any reason. Can one adopt this view of “political correctness” in regard to preaching and please God? Absolutely not! As we look at the prophets and…
Read MoreCentral science teachers Mitchell, White awarded Bright Ideas Grant
Last week’s edition of “The Coosa County News” announced two Central High School science teachers, Jacques Mitchell and Mary White, were awarded the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Bright Ideas Grant. Science coach Shelley Wood shared the following information about the projects that were granted. Jacques Mitchell’s Weather Wonders project was granted for $734. This project…
Read MoreImportant to do our job during election season
Our country is in a meltdown situation like no other we have ever seen. We are seeing crisis after crisis in so many different areas – law enforcement, illegal immigrants and border security, economic issues, and government overreach, to name a few. Is there anything that we, as legal citizens of this country,…
Read MoreFocusing on love
After a rainy cold Sunday, this past week has been more spring like which brings occasional showers. Hopefully we don’t have any more severe cold temperatures. However, it is always possible to have a late frost or freeze even in April. Happy birthday to all the February birthdays, especially the Leap Year folks since…
Read MoreRockford discusses road paving, safety
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Last Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Rockford Town Council consisted largely of discussion regarding road projects and safety, with only two other non-standard agenda items receiving action. During the meeting Mayor Scott White mentioned School Street being next on the list of projects to be done as the…
Read MoreCommission hears road concerns, other discussion
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a lengthy meeting January 9, the County Commission heard a citizen’s concerns with road conditions and the county engineer’s contract and approved numerous agenda items. The commissioners heard from Pete Rodgers regarding roads in districts 4 and 5. Specifically, he raised concerns about road conditions on County…
Read MoreCoosa County Career Tech Center receives $200,000 grant
Special to the News The Coosa County Career Tech Center (CCCTC) is extremely excited to share the announcement from the Alabama State Department of Education that the CCCTC has been awarded the $200,000 Region 5 Career Tech Education (CTE) Middle School Innovation Grant. School systems within each of the seven workforce regions across the state of Alabama were able to submit competitive grants (one $50,000 and one $200,000 grant) within the established…
Read MoreBOE approves personnel matters
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The December meeting of the Board of Education primarily concerned action with personnel matters and some other general business. With the minutes approved at last Thursday’s board meeting, the December meeting saw a withdrawal of employment, one resignation and a handful of recommendations. All Board members…
Read More2024 Bright Ideas Grant recipients awarded, including two CHS teachers
Special to the News Diving deeper into rotational inertia and experimenting with thermal expansion activities are just two of the many opportunities offered to area students through projects funded by Central Alabama Electric Cooperative’s Bright Ideas Grant Program in 2024. The Bright Ideas Grant Program was introduced more than 20 years ago…
Read MoreSylacauga man, juvenile killed in Childersburg crash
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The first of two fatal wrecks that occurred in the Childersburg area Tuesday evening claimed the lives of a man and juvenile, leaving others hospitalized. Initial reports from the Childersburg Police Department were that at approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday evening, the department was dispatched to a motor vehicle…
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