Personal affairs, elections
It is January again, and time to take a moment to review your personal affairs. I am not going to spend a lot of time on this subject; however, I will pose a few questions you need to not only think about, but also make changes if needed. Did anything happen this past year…
Read MoreCentral basketball enjoying winning streak
The Central of Coosa County Cougars had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 62 points), and they went ahead and made it five on Saturday. They walked away with a 53-46 win over Thorsby. Central of Coosa County’s win was the result of…
Read MoreWorking to be a community
I like the way community works when it works to be a community. During this deep freeze I have seen one ask for help then help someone else in return and so on and so on. Community working together to help one another during a trial. It would be great if it continues during…
Read More2024 Libertarians
While the recent Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire Primary coverage focused on the Democratic and Republican two-party duopoly, the Libertarian Party also held precinct caucuses in Iowa, with candidate Chase Oliver winning 40.7% of the vote. Michael Rectenwald finished second with 17.44% of the vote, while Michael ter Maat and Joshua Smith tied for…
Read MoreSeniors participate in economic simulations
In one simulation twelfth grade economics students created badges under the conditions in a command economy, in which the government dictated every aspect of production, and then they created badges under the conditions of a market economy, in which they had economic freedom, competition and a profit motive. The students were able to conclude that when all the production decisions are…
Read MoreVerse of the Week
“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look not at the things which are seen,…
Read MoreArctic blast hits Alabama, more cold on the way
The bitter cold earlier this week left bridges and roads icy and left numerous steps and ramps covered in a layer of ice, making it more hazardous for some to leave their homes. Vegetation was also covered in ice Tuesday as Alabama residents dealt with unusually low temperatures. Photos by Christa Jennings By Christa…
Read MoreCouncilmember arrested for theft from Elks Lodge
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton Town Council member was arrested earlier this month on a theft charge unrelated to the town. George Camp, 74 years old, of Kellyton, also serves as mayor pro tem with the Town Council. He was arrested by the Alexander City Police Department on a first-degree theft…
Read MoreCentral High School staff receive surprise appreciation gift
Staff members at Central High School received a surprise gift before going home last week. The Norton florist who delivered the flowers to the staff explained that an anonymous donor has a ministry in which he delivers flowers to teachers in rural schools to make sure they know they are appreciated. The special surprise delivery…
Read MoreADOC continues crackdown on contraband with Elmore arrest
Glenn Norman Confiscated backpacks contained an assortment of contraband, including controlled substances, weapons, cell phones, and more. Special to the News The Alabama Department of Corrections, or ADOC, continues to crack down on illegal contraband in its facilities. The latest arrest happened at Elmore Correctional Facility on Monday, January 15. A correctional…
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