PTO groups extend heartfelt appreciation
Sharon Coffman, Board of Education member for District 4, drops off winter clothing items for Coosa’s elementary and high school students. Photo submitted by Maressa Ware By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During the coldest of days, acts of kindness warm the heart and soul that much more, and such was the case…
Read MoreFarm-City essay, poster contest winners announced
Pictured from left are Brandi Lee (high school principal), Abigail Hurt, Elizabeth Clark, Kristasia Harkins, Christopher Joseph Powell, and Donna Brown (chair of Coosa County Farmers Federation Women’s Committee). Photo submitted Third place winners in the Farm-City essay contest, Arqualis Roberson and Kirby Clark. Photo submitted Special to the News Coosa County schools is thankful…
Read MoreCina announces candidacy for circuit clerk
Special to the News With great honor, Ramona Cina announces that she seeks to represent Coosa County and is a 2024 circuit clerk candidate. Having more than seven years serving in the clerk’s office as a court specialist, she is able to provide leadership with knowledge. Cina’s experience expands from both civil and…
Read MoreAlabama Forestry Commission’s “Celebrating 100 Years” mural joins Alabama Mural Trail
Special to the News The Alabama Forestry Commission is pleased to announce that its mural in downtown Montgomery has been added to the Alabama Mural Trail. Located at 513 Madison Avenue, the new mural was unveiled last Thursday with a dedication and open house to officially kick off the agency’s Centennial Celebration. “Today…
Read MorePedestrian killed in Talladega County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. Saturday, January 20, has claimed the life of a Jackson, Georgia, woman. Gi’kia B. Green, 23, the pedestrian, was fatally injured when she was struck by the 2004 Lexus ES330 driven by Pamlynn S. Montgomery, 55, of Alpine.…
Read MoreState online surplus property auction starts Saturday
Special to the News Thousands of items; including office supplies, medical equipment, furniture, cars, trucks, and backhoes; will be up for bid in the state online surplus property auction that starts tomorrow. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will hold the auction from 7:30 a.m. Saturday, January…
Read MoreQ2 honor roll, attendance award recipients treated to celebration
The Student Government Association (SGA) treated the second quarter honor roll and attendance award recipients to a celebration including pizza, cake and punch. After the celebration the students received their award certificates in front of the student body. Thank you to SGA president Rebekah Burton for conceiving the idea, decorating and serving and Mrs.…
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Read MoreCentral volleyball players attend Central Alabama Standouts showcases
This past weekend multiple Central volleyball players attended Central Alabama Standouts showcases. One showcase took place at Gadsden State Community College, and the other one took place at Southern Union Community College in Wadley. Central attendees included Traci Cox, McKay Kelley, Meori Smith, and Kali Snell. For the seniors it was another opportunity to showcase their…
Read MoreAmerica’s aunt
Sean of the South Nobody knows when it started. But it did. The first jar of pickles to appear on Aunt Bee’s grave in Siler City, North Carolina, showed up in 1989, the year she died. Legend states that the pickles were probably homemade. Although some claim they were store pickles. Since that fateful…
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