Kellyton preparing for Christmas Celebration December 2
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With Thanksgiving now less than a week away, the Town of Kellyton is once again busily preparing for its annual Christmas Celebration being held in just two weeks. During the Kellyton Town Council meeting last Tuesday evening, the last meeting before the event, Town Clerk Karen Keel reported…
Read MoreLocal youth hold fourth annual veterans drive
The boys present the gathered donations to Bill Nichols State Veteran’s Home. Pictured from left are Monica Davis; King Hoyett; Carter Tindall; Brianna Strickland, head of the Activities Department; Kaden Tindall, Brandon Thompson, and Brantley Robinson. Photo submitted Local youth stand next to the collected donations, saluting with a veteran who served as…
Read MoreCounty proclaims November 17-23 as Farm-City Week
County Commission Chair Bertha K. McElrath signs the county’s proclamation in honor of Farm-City Week. Photo by Christa Jennings Special to the News Christa Jennings contributed to this report During Tuesday’s County Commission meeting, Commission Chair Bertha McElrath signed a proclamation for all citizens of Coosa County to join in a statewide effort…
Read MoreWestwater Resources announces Q3 2023 business, financial update
Westwater announces anticipated 33% increase in Phase I production at Kellyton Plant Construction progress of the Kellyton Graphite Processing Plant. Photo submitted Special to the News On Wednesday Westwater Resources, which owns Alabama Graphite Products, released its third-quarter business and financial updates, including updates relating to the Kellyton Plant and the Coosa…
Read MoreCoosa County students honor veterans in classroom, Coosa County Schools Veterans program, veterans programs around county
Special to the News In the week leading up to Veterans Day, the Student Government Association provided a veterans education program in each of the history classes at the high school. Veterans education coordinator Kali Snell and her helpers shared the history of Veterans Day, showed an inspirational video clip, and…
Read MoreMarble Valley VFD thankful for Open House, Yard Sale support
Special to the News The Marble Valley Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone for another exceptional turnout to its Annual Open House and Yard Sale event that was held October 5-7. Members with the department stated that it was another awesome success and said, “The continued support and gratitude this community shows us continues…
Read MoreSpann hosts successful book signing in Coosa
Meteorologist James Spann held a successful book signing and meet-and-greet event in Coosa County, hosted at Triple R Cafe in Rockford. Many county residents and others came out last Saturday to meet Spann, buy merchandise, take photos, and have him sign their books. Pictured is Spann signing a book, seated next to book publisher…
Read MoreStudents enjoy engaging learning activities
In the self-contained classroom Skyla and Simone experimented with color by making a magic milk rainbow during their science lesson. Thank you to Mrs. Hyatt for sharing the picture and conducting the lesson. At the end of their lesson on the Scientific Revolution, students in ninth grade world history tested their knowledge by playing Tic-Tac-Scientific Revolution.…
Read MoreCentral High Schools announces Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson has been teaching at Central High School for three years and currently teaches tenth and twelfth grade English language arts. When asked about her teaching philosophy, Mrs. Johnson said, “I work hard to provide engaging lessons that include everyone in my classroom. I think it is important for every student to feel included…
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