Bethesda Baptist to hold homecoming Sunday
Things are slow as we head into fall. Not much seems to be happening in the Equality and Nixburg communities. There was a big auction down in the Nixburg area on Highway 9, and the usual Equality Volunteer Fire Department crew were there manning concessions raising needed funds for our fire department. This made…
Read MoreOctober 2-8, 2023
Jail population as of October 8: 40 inmates Males: 34 Females: 6 ARRESTS On October 3, Captain Hammond arrested Jalen Williams, a citizen of Montgomery, for Theft by Deception. He was booked into the Coosa County Jail on a $30,000 bond. On October 3, Investigator Ward arrested Isabelle Hall, a citizen of Richville,…
Read MoreCoosa County Ambulance Monthly Call Log
Call Volume for the month of September 2023: Total calls: 45 Total transports: 22 Ground: 21 Helicopter: 1 Call types: Sick calls: 17 MVA: 8 Falls: 2 Chest pain: 2 Other trauma: 1 Seizure: 2 Psych/AMS: 2 Overdose: 2 DOA: 1 Stroke: 2 Wellness check: 1 GSW: 2 Diabetic: 3 Area…
Read MoreSo much noise these days
Last week I didn’t get around to discussing Rockford’s noise ordinance. Well, just don’t get me started on noise. The ordinance dates back to 1923. I am glad I hunt by sight because I never could have adapted to the many noises we accept as normal today. Let me list a few: amplified music,…
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Read MoreCongratulations to Central High School’s October Students of the Month
Twelfth grader McKay Kelley is extremely helpful and hardworking. She is always respectful and helps other students when needed. McKay is a member of the Central High School volleyball team, Student Government Association, Key Club, Prom Committee, and Diamond Dolls. After high school McKay plans to study criminology at Jacksonville State University to become a criminal…
Read MoreCongratulations to Central High School’s October Teacher of the Month Ms. Pam Belyeu
Ms. Belyeu is the seventh and eighth grade math teacher at Central High School. This year marks Ms Belyeu’s twenty-third (23) year in education. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Ms. Belyeu works with the SAFE program, tutors students after school and visits parents and students in their homes as part of our Community and School Engagement…
Read MoreCoosa County School Board members earn certificates, enjoy boardroom upgrades
Coosa County Board of Education members Tiffany McCain, Sharon Coffman, Joe Belyeu, Sharon Massie, and Jenny Kimbrell recently received certificates for completing their annual school board training requirements. Board member Joe Belyeu also received a certificate for completing Level 1 of the Alabama Association of School Boards School Board Member Academy. In addition, school board…
Read MoreHomecoming football game next week
So glad to be feeling better! The weather has been beautiful and finally feels like fall. Some of the leaves are turning already. While it was a little windy, my granddaughter’s outdoor wedding last weekend was beautiful. Congratulations to Olivia and Kirklin Newsome! She was a beautiful bride. I enjoyed seeing and visiting with…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
October 13 and 16 BridgeWays of Coosa County is hosting Schools Out Day Camp! Kids in PK4 through fifth grades will enjoy a broad range of enriching experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. Schools Out Day Camp will be held on the following days during the 2023-2024 school year: October 13 and 16, November…
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