Understanding endometriosis: What women, families need to know
By Dr. Sarah Dunk UAB Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Endometriosis is a common, but often misunderstood, health condition that affects many women from adolescence through their childbearing years. Yet, many people have never heard of it – even though it can significantly impact quality of life and fertility. What Is Endometriosis? Endometriosis happens when…
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David Mitchell Haggerty Funeral service for Mr. David Mitchell Haggerty, 67, of Sylacauga, will be Friday, March 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. David Mitchell Haggerty; a cherished…
Read MoreWelcome back, Lydia!
The News would like to welcome back its office manager, Lydia Waters. She has been out since October for health reasons. She has been missed. Starting next week, the News will resume normal office hours. As the spring weather returns, look for Lydia and Ms. Sammons, and possibly Ms. Christa, walking about for their…
Read MoreAG Marshall files petition to end delay in decades-old capital murder cases
Marshall: “I will not allow the state’s criminal cases, especially those involving the worst of the worst criminals, to remain neglected.” Special to the News Recently, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall petitioned the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to force a ruling from federal district courts in four capital-punishment cases, arguing that those…
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Read MoreWhat shall I preach?
A newly-called music minister asked for long-range sermon plans. I told him I had none, though once I did. A seminary professor required us to submit a year’s pulpit work. We students did the same kind of thing, beginning with special days like Mother’s Day and Easter and Christmas – we knew what we’d talk…
Read MoreCentral of Coosa County Varsity Cougars Trounce Talladega for CES school day game
Special to the News By GameChanger Media It was the annual Take Me Out to the Ballgame for the Central Elementary students, and the Cougars did not disappoint. The students were cooled off with a couple of minutes of rain, but it did not dampen their spirits. Central won big over Talladega 15-2 last Friday. Talladega was…
Read MoreCCASW planning fourth annual Creek Run Festival
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Association of Scenic Waterways is busily planning for the fourth annual Creek Run Festival, a one-day float along Hatchet Creek. The CCASW Board met last Friday morning to begin discussing plans and organizing for this year’s event, as well as conduct standard business. In Board…
Read MoreWeogufka VFD counting its blessings
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Weogufka Volunteer Fire Department is counting its blessings as a moment of crisis has turned into a show of support by surrounding departments. As reported last month, the local department lost its only fire engine, or pumper truck, and its equipment during a single-vehicle crash.…
Read MoreWeogufka man, woman arrested for chemical endangerment
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A man and woman from Weogufka were arrested last Thursday on a drug-related charge, with the man facing additional charges. On March 5, the Coosa County Department of Human Resources provided the Sheriff’s Office with drug screening test results on Christopher Michael Palmer and Ashton Mackenzie Lytton. Both…
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