Year two of Literacy Everywhere grant includes innovative approaches to improving literacy
Coosa County schools are in year two of the five-year $1.8 million Literacy Everywhere federal grant. The Literacy Everywhere grant is a partnership among Coosa County schools, Alabama Parent Education Center, law enforcement, health care providers, and churches to improve literacy for students in kindergarten through twelfth grades. The first year included meeting critical needs…
Read MoreUpward basketball, cheer registration coming soon
Special to the News Registration will be open soon for Coosa Upward Sports basketball and cheerleading season, which is open for boys and girls in kindergarten through sixth grade. Registration will be held Wednesday, August 2, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Andrews Chapel next to Central Coosa schools, located at the intersection of County…
Read MoreTalladega man dies in St. Clair County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash at approximately 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, has claimed the life of a Talladega man. John S. Costner, 21, was fatally injured when the 2001 Harley-Davidson motorcycle he was operating struck a 2008 Ford Ranger driven by Clifford McWhorter, 69, of Cropwell. Costner was pronounced deceased at the scene…
Read MoreGive me Liberty: I surrender
I am starting to get old. I am getting tired. In my youth, I was a high school and collegiate athlete. Later, I enlisted into the military, where I literally trained and fought for our country for most of my adult life. In my prime I was a paratrooper and a member of a special…
Read MoreCentral alumni giving back
Central alumni Adalius Thomas, who also enjoyed a successful professional football career, recently made a significant donation of equipment to the Central Coosa football program. Pictured are members of the Central Coosa football team during summer workouts who are proud and thankful for the new equipment Thomas donated. New equipment includes a lineman shoot, blocking…
Read MoreIn my Humble Opinion: Federal government overreach: Part 2
I am sorry I missed last week’s paper with Part 2 of my column. I had a water leak in my house and had a mess to clean up instead of making the deadline. My topic had become the overreach of the federal government based on our Constitution, and I’m now going to get a…
Read MoreThe Buzz: Enough sunshine for everyone
I just heard that the Infinity Coffee Shop is closed for the summer. No announcement beforehand, just closed. This is a place that sells iced coffee, frozen smoothies, salads, and other light fare – during hot weather. Bad business decision? I also heard that the produce stand, which this town really needs, opened and then…
Read MoreCentral graduates are going places
Central High School valedictorian and Student Government president from the class of 2019, Kelis Kelley McGhee, recently graduated from Auburn University with summa cum laude honors. Kelis earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism with a minor in business. She is currently employed as a digital producer and reporter with WTVM NEWS LEADER 9…
Read MoreNotary public: Information, legislative changes
In Coosa County, and throughout the state, there are people performing duties as a notary public (notary/notaries). However, many people do not understand what a notary public is, much less what a notary public is required to do prior to placing their name and seal on a document. Being a notary is a huge responsibility,…
Read MoreEquality News: Karaoke tonight, Jenny’s General undergoing changes
I had to go out of town again as a dear friend had a sudden need for a house and dog sitter. Rodger would have gone, but his EPAC responsibilities made it too difficult, so I went. And to make it productive for being away from home I brought my canning equipment and shopped at…
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