Central enjoys Senior Night with win
It was a great night to celebrate as the Central Cougars took the win against Autaugaville with a score of 58-34, ending the season with a 3-7 record. The celebration started pre-game as Central recognized 10 seniors from the band, cheer and football programs. Kamora Wilson, who has been a member of the Pride of Coosa…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools makes the Top 10 list for Kudor Assessment completions
The Kudor Assessments are a series of two-three assessments, depending on grade level, administered to our students attending the Coosa County Career and Technical Center (CCCTC). The first is an interest inventory that can be used by teachers and administration to identify a student’s career cluster interest. Staff at the CCCTC often have conversations with the student about the other options in that…
Read MoreRay man arrested for domestic violence
Joseph Lee Lewis By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A man from the Ray community was recently arrested on multiple charges relating to a domestic violence case. On October 23, a report was taken at the Sheriff’s Office for domestic violence/assault, second-degree theft of property, third-degree theft of property, and interfering with a…
Read MoreDomestic failures, potential world war
According to a recent article in “The New York Times,” President Joseph Biden is trailing behind former President Donald Trump in polls that were conducted jointly by “The New York Times” and Siena College, with Biden losing in one-on-one matchups in five critical swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. David Axelrod, a…
Read MoreOpen Mic Night tonight; bingo to be held November 25
We have been babysitting a lot more these days, including weekends. Because of staffing issues his mother has had to change her schedule to accommodate, and so we get more time with our mischievous little wonder. Which means it is harder to get some things accomplished like trying to make up for lost time…
Read MoreUpcoming Alabama legislative session will require tough fiscal decisions as economy weakens
We are not that far away from the next session of the Alabama Legislature, which will be in February 2024. The past four years lawmakers have had the luxury of budget surpluses that have allowed more money to be spent on services delivered to taxpayers both in public education and general state agencies. But…
Read MoreThank you, veterans
My granddaughter Amirah, left, with her sister, Deja. Amirah will be turning 18 years old tomorrow, November 11, and this is her favorite photo of all time, taken 13 years ago. Happy birthday, Amirah! Union Square honors and thanks all of you veterans for serving our country and this land of God.…
Read MoreStewartville man arrested for sexual abuse
Joseph Oliver Burnett Jr. By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Stewartville man was arrested late last month for a sexual abuse charge stemming from a case with the Coosa County Department of Human Resources, or DHR. On October 14, the Sheriff’s Office took a report regarding the sexual abuse of a child…
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Read MoreInfinite Scholar Fair awarded $3.3 million in scholarships to students
The first Infinite Scholars Fair at Central High School was a resounding success with 17 colleges present and 250 students in attendance from Central, as well as from 23 surrounding schools. The average grade point average of the students in attendance was 3.4, and the average ACT score of the attendees was 19.1, slightly above the Alabama average ACT score of 18. A total of $3.3 million…
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