Great Pastor Appreciation event
Butch and I enjoyed a great Pastor Appreciation for Bishop Eddie L. Edwards at the Greater Works Outreach Ministry in Wetumpka with guest speaker Pastor James O. Blackmon of Harper Springs Baptist Church in Sylacauga. His subject was “In This Ministry,” preaching from II Corinthians 4:1. This ministry is all about Jesus. The power…
Read MoreCongratulations to Black History Month door contest winners
Student Government Association project director for Black History Month, Aerial Green, sponsored a door decorating contest to honor Black History Month. During the month of February students were challenged to compete to create the “best door” that recognized the innovations of African Americans in the area of technology. Congratulations to the winners, Cheyenne Wright and…
Read MoreCentral SGA member interviews candidate for lieutenant governor, Patrick L. Bishop
Special to the News Central High School Student Government Association member Christopher Prowell is on a quest to interview Alabama’s pool of gubernatorial candidates and recently expanded his quest to include candidates for lieutenant governor, as well. Prowell has contacted eight candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties. Below is Prowell’s article from his…
Read MoreRiggs Walker announces candidacy for Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5
Special to the News Riggs Walker, a conservative Republican with more than 26 years of experience in criminal law, announced his candidacy on January 23 for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5. Walker, age 57, grew up in Shorter, Ala., where he resides now. He graduated from Auburn in 1991 with a B.A.…
Read MoreShaw takes first in class at World of Wheels
BOE approves retirements, resignation
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The Board of Education approved two retirements and one resignation during its December Board meeting. With all members present, the Board unanimously approved accepting a letter of intent to retire from Amy Davis, Board of Education chief school financial officer. Her retirement will be effective July 1. The Board…
Read MoreCoosa County Training School moment in history
Special to the News Submitted by Mamie M. Ellis During Black History Month I want to share with you information about Mr. Sheppard May Jr, a vocational agribusiness instructor that arrived in Coosa County in 1946 from Alabama A&M University with an education vision for the students and community. May was born May 2, 1916,…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for reckless endangerment
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer A Goodwater man was arrested earlier this month on two charges, including reckless endangerment, following a pursuit. On February 7, Deputy Brown was on stationary patrol on County Road 50 in Kellyton when he observed an all-terrain vehicle approaching quickly behind him. He saw a gray side-by-side with a…
Read MoreJackson’s Gap man killed in Coosa County crash near Equality
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, has claimed the life of a Jackson’s Gap man. Christopher S. Nunn, 39, was fatally injured when the 2007 Toyota Tacoma he was driving collided head-on with a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Elizabeth T. Dubose, 35, of Alexander…
Read MoreLocal GOP to host Candidate Fair April 11
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The Coosa County Republican Party will host a Candidate Fair in April to allow candidates an opportunity to meet and talk with local voters. The Candidate Fair will be held Saturday, April 11, from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Old Rockford School. The event is expected to feature…
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