Central students enjoy day at Camp ASCCA
Students from Central enjoyed a day at Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults, Camp ASCCA, located on Lake Martin. Camp ASCCA is a recreational facility dedicated to enriching the lives of people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Our students enjoyed the many activities at the park, including the arcade, a boat ride and the splash pad. You…
Read MoreMay 8-14, 2023
Jail population as of May 15: 33 inmates Males: 29 Females: 4 ARRESTS On May 8, Sergeant Rudd arrested Lacee Alexis Avery, a resident of Alexander City, for Failure to Appear in Court. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail on a $1,000 bond. On May 8, Deputy Middlebrooks arrested Kadjah Rashay…
Read MoreTalladega PD seeks information on fatal hit, run
Special to the News The Talladega Police Department is seeking information regarding a fatal hit and run that occurred earlier this week. On May 14, at approximately 1:05 a.m., Talladega police officers were dispatched to the report of a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian, near the intersection of Alabama Highway 275 and…
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May 19 The Goodwater Youth Development and Recreation Center will host Movie Night on Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m. for ages 4-12. Admission: $5. Concessions will be sold. The center is located at 166 Harris Street, Goodwater. For more information call 256-743-1252. May 20 The Town of Rockford is hosting Spring Fling at…
Read MoreSenior Signing Day
Central celebrated seniors who have made commitments to either colleges or a branch of military service during Senior Signing Day. Whether our students are going to a community college, a four-year university, or the military, we are proud of their accomplishments and their commitment to continuing their education or beginning their military service.
Read MoreOne day our race will be over
We know that Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith. Because of that, we look to Him while we’re racing. But we can be encouraged by glimpsing at the end of the books of others who already made it. One verse that comes to mind is I Peters 1:9, which states, “Receiving…
Read MoreStaff enjoys Teacher Appreciation Week
We love and appreciate our staff every day, but the Student Government Association (SGA), as well as others, went above and beyond to show their love during Teacher Appreciation Week. SGA members led by Jaidyn Moore came up to the school on Sunday to decorate and leave “love notes” around the school for the teachers. On…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
May 5-July 30 Yard sale at St. John AME Church in Socapatoy every weekend this summer! Starts Friday, May 5, and goes through the end of July. Yard sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every weekend except Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekend. Clothes, furniture, TVs, rugs, tools, vacuums, home interior,…
Read MoreHouse, Senate election-related bills
I have received many questions about election/voting legislation introduced this session which ends on May 22. Some questions arose because of misinformation being disseminated to either kill good legislation or put terrible legislation in a positive light to get it passed. There were 469 bills proposed in the House and 321 in the Senate.…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
No money for roadwork Dear Editor, Wow, when have you heard our county is broke, no money for working on our roads? I took a young man by our county shop to see if there were any openings for a laborer. The lady said there was a laborer position, but you must have your…
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