Still waiting for choice on school choice
I don’t have as much of an update on the PRICE Act like I had hoped to have. Unfortunately the Senate Finance Taxation Education Committee that was scheduled to discuss the bill on May 3 canceled its hearing. But the House Education Policy Committee DID have a hearing, and it was standing room only,…
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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 MoreCougar Broadcasting Network members featured on “The Front Porch”
On Thursday, May 4, members of the CHS Media Club visited WAXC TV in Alexander City. The group included eleventh and twelfth grade students who write, film and produce the daily school broadcast, “Cougar Daily News.” Students toured the WAXC production studios and were featured on the May 5 edition of “The Front Porch” with…
Read MoreRemembering, honoring Mr., Mrs. Weeks
Some of you might notice that I speak a lot on Union Square’s neighbors or brag, if you might say. However, this week I will continue to speak on some things that’s happening in the Square, and it’s good news to brag about because God did it. But before I do, let me speak…
Read MoreCongratulations to Color Me Healthy art contest winners
Thank you to the Children’s Policy Council for sponsoring the Color Me Healthy art contest for Central Coosa students. Congratulations to the following winners who received the following cash prize awards: first place received $25, second place received $15, and third place received $10. The students were really proud of the art they created and excited to…
Read MoreMay 1-7, 2023
Jail population as of May 8: 36 inmates Males: 32 Females: 4 ARRESTS On May 3, Deputy DeAndre Scott arrested Gage Mason Buxton, a resident of Tallassee, on the charge of Grand Jury Indictment Criminal Negligence. Subject was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On May 3, Deputy DeAndre…
Read MoreStudents earn “First Responder” CPR certification
Students in Ms. Mack’s child development class at the Coosa County Career Tech Center were trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from Mr. and Mrs. Unbehant at the Goodwater Volunteer Fire Department. Congratulations to the following students who passed the certification test, Imya Reese, Brieasia Tuck, Cornelius Braswell, Kiealya Canada, Jayven Jackson, Joseph James, Ophelia Gould, Alana M.…
Read MoreEquality Methodist holding revival May 21
Ms. Lacyfeathers, my young hen that disappeared the day I saw a fox in the area, has not returned. I am heartbroken, but this is a reality of farm life unfortunately. Now I just have Ms. Little Red Hen, Ms. Barred Rock and Mr. Fancytail, an American game bird who came in with a…
Read MoreDoes oath to our Constitution still mean anything?
“Oath” noun: oath; plural noun: oaths (1): a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says. (2a): a solemn attestation of the truth or inviolability of one’s words [The witness took an oath…
Read MoreGov. Ivey highlights contributions of NWTF during fiftieth anniversary
Pictured from left: ADCNR Deputy Commissioner Ed Poolos, Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Director Chuck Sykes, Alabama NWTF Chapter President Craig Harris, Governor Kay Ivey, NWTF Alabama Chapter board member Andy Whittaker, and ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship. Photo courtesy of Gov. Kay Ivey Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey recently issued a commendation in…
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