Secretary of State Allen announces unofficial primary election results are available on AlabamaVotes.gov
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, announced on Wednesday that the unofficial election results from every Alabama county for the May 19 primary election were posted on the secretary of state’s website at www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Alabama voters received timely unofficial election results as evidence of a secure, transparent and accountable election,” Secretary Allen…
Read MoreMay 11-17, 2026
Jail population as of May 17: 28 inmates Males: 24 Females: 4 ARRESTS On May 11, Sgt. Rudd arrested Tony Adalius Smith, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Probation Violation. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On May 11, Sgt. Ward arrested Kytn William Wentzell, a citizen…
Read MoreMultiple organizations showed their appreciation for Central staff during Teacher Appreciation Week
We love and appreciate our staff every day, but multiple organizations went above and beyond to show their love during Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to the individuals and organizations who treated staff members with lunch, including Charcuterie Boxes from Brown Butter Bakery sponsored by Meg Masters of Literacy Everywhere and the Alabama Education…
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Church Briefs
Weekly Unity Fellowship Church; located at 8780 Coosa County Road 56, Weogufka, 35183; is having Bible Study each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church with a meal provided. If you would please contact Martha Mooney at 205-249-0472 or Pat Green Gaither at 256-391-7353 to confirm each Wednesday of any cancellation.…
Read MoreGov. Ivey launches annual Summer Reading Challenge for Alabama students ahead of America’s 250th birthday
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced her 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, inviting Alabama students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to celebrate a patriotic summer through reading as America prepares to mark its 250th birthday. The challenge encourages students to read six books between now and August 1, while exploring stories about…
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The heart of the problem
Online information shows that this week’s primary election turnout for Coosa County was 29.1 percent of eligible voters – including both Democrats and Republicans. An older edition of the News reported that the voter turnout in the 2022 primary election was 33.9 percent of all potential voters. Come on, Coosa! When not even a…
Read MoreCentral football has strong showing in jamboree game against 3A Childersburg
If the spring jamboree game is any indication, Central football is going to fill Keith Bullard Stadium this fall as the football program shows continual signs of strengthening. The spring game pitted 2A Central against 3A Childersburg with a score of 46-20. The first touchdown of the game was rush by Zacci Lauderdale on a…
Read MoreHired hands vs. true shepherds
Jesus called himself the Good Shepherd in John 10, contrasting himself with the “hireling.” This familiar King James word is rendered “hired hands” in other translations. Jesus said the hireling is afraid when the predator appears. He runs away and abandons the sheep. Thus the hireling is only interested in a job, not a calling,…
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