Childersburg man dies in Talladega County wreck
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Childersburg man was killed in one of two fatal wrecks that occurred less than an hour apart in the Childersburg area Tuesday evening. According to the Childersburg Police Department, after responding to one wreck at about 6 p.m. at U.S. Highway 280 and Wood Road, they were…
Read MoreSeeing things so differently
It’s hard to catch up when you’ve been out of town for a week and only have a couple of days to come up with things to talk about. I could go on and on about our cruise to the Bahamas – but I won’t! Just know Coosa County was well represented on the…
Read More2024 so far
As we finish the first month of 2024 and spring into the second month, I am left unsure as to what I should focus on this week. The U.S.A. is still supporting Ukraine in their defense against an invasion by Russia. While the fear-mongers are still crying that once Russia defeats and annexes Ukraine,…
Read MoreGov. Kay Ivey supports Texas efforts to secure southern border
So the spotlight on the fight between Texas and President Joe Biden has refocused the nation on the crisis on the border. The Biden administration has pushed back against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts to have the Texas National Guard protect against thousands of illegal aliens crossing into his state. Now 25 governors of other…
Read MoreThis day in history: February 2
1653: New Amsterdam (New York City) was incorporated as a city. 1848: The United States and Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. 1887: The first Groundhog Day was held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. 1912: Frederick Rodman Law performed what was considered the first motion-picture stunt, parachuting from the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. 1971: Idi Amin declared…
Read MoreJanuary 22-28, 2024
Jail population as of January 28: 35 inmates Males: 29 Females: 6 ARRESTS On January 22, Deputy Overton arrested James Lewis Pressey, 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 $1,500 bond. On January 23, Deputy…
Read MoreThis is my prayer
Sean of the South I prayed for you tonight. Before bed. I’m serious. I don’t get down on my knees or do anything crazy like that. I don’t kneel. Namely, because if I knelt I wouldn’t be getting up again without the assistance of EMTs. So you might be wondering what I prayed for.…
Read MoreObituaries
George Edward Bagley Funeral service for Mr. George Edward Bagley, 70, of Goodwater, was Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Cowhick officiated. Burial followed in the Brownville Cemetery (Hatchet Creek Presbyterian). Mr. Bagley passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham. He…
Read MoreScience students enjoy hands-on learning in labs
Ninth grade biology students kicked off their study of DNA by extracting their own DNA from their cheek cells. They swished Gatorade in their mouths to capture some cheek cells and then gently delivered their Gatorade and cheek cells into a centrifuge tube. The salt in the Gatorade prevented the cells from rupturing too…
Read MoreCentral High School senior Sidney Thornton earns both high school degree, associate’s degree early
While most seniors still have one semester left until graduation, Central High School senior Sidney Thornton has already earned her high school diploma, as well as her associate’s degree in science with Summa Cum Laude honors from Central Alabama Community College (CACC). Sidney started taking dual enrollment classes at CACC in the summer of her…
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