2023 HOBO Scholarship winners announced
Nehemiah Sanders of Central High School Coosa County Ethan Traywick of Thorsby High School Special to the News HOBO Scholarship Chairman Marie Butts announced Monday the winners of the 2023 Lake Mitchell HOBO Scholarships. The winners are Nehemiah Sanders and Ethan Traywick. Each student will receive $2,000 to be used at the…
Read MoreClass of 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Class of 2023 Valedictorian: Zyriah Meadows Class of 2023 Salutatorian: Makenna Sanders Central High School Coosa County’s valedictorian, Zyriah Meadows, also earned her associates degree in office administration from Central Alabama Community College (CACC) this week. Central provides funding for students to dual enroll at CACC tuition free while in high school, enabling students like Zyriah…
Read MoreEconomic incentives remain good for Alabama
When I worked for the governor in 1995, I vividly remember complaints people made about our state giving incentives to bring new businesses here. There were tax cuts and special incentives given to one company government officials said would bring other companies of its size here if the state invested in just that one. But people…
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Read MoreEPAC karaoke tonight; Neighborhood Watch meets Thursday
My husband and I have been out of state to attend a funeral, and it was not an easy trip. With airline delays, the indifferent airline staff, overhearing staff admit they were lying to travelers, having to change our destination airport, renting cars, and driving for three extra hours in order to get to…
Read MoreKudos to Kellyton
Kudos to the Town of Kellyton for refusing to ask for their donation to the animal shelter to be returned. And SHAME on the towns of Rockford and Goodwater for even wanting their money back, much less receiving it. The towns should do more instead of less; the animal shelter is what people want…
Read MoreDictators
I have been out of state for a bit for the funeral of someone who played an integral part in the making of the person that I am today. Life on this planet is fleeting. My advice to any who may care is to be a positive role model for a young person, as they…
Read MoreCentral Athletics recognized at annual Athletic Banquet
Central athletes and their families were invited to the annual formal Athletic Banquet to recognize the accomplishments of our athletes. Athletic Director Deborah Phillips opened the program with a welcome, and Student Government Association (SGA) member Traci Cox led the attendees in the pledge and grace. Mrs. Phillips honored a friend of the athletic department, Mr. Willie Ziegler,…
Read MoreCoosa County Career Tech Center holds first annual awards luncheon
Coosa County Career Tech Center (CCCTC) held its first awards program since the center reopened in August, and it was a huge success thanks to our senior Career Technical Education (CTE) students and area business and organization leaders. Assistant Principal Russaw welcomed and blessed the meal, which was graciously provided by Madix and prepared by Triple…
Read MoreMothers, other virtuous women celebrated
Condolences to nurse Dawn Culp as her furbaby, Clyde Culp, recently crossed the rainbow bridge. I hope all mothers and ladies had a great Mother’s Day, just as great as mine. Mine was very special and great in many ways. I began my celebration on Saturday with the men of Rockford…
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