County approves many agenda items in Kellyton area
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its February meeting the County Commission approved four agenda items related to the Town of Kellyton, including a letter of support, new road signage and bidding paving and striping projects. Commissioner John Forbus presented a letter from the Town of Kellyton, seeking the Commission’s approval to show support…
Read MoreJennings joins Ala. Press Assoc. Board
APA boards elect officers, directors Special to the News Christa Jennings, editor and senior staff writer with “The Coosa County News,” has been elected to join the Alabama Press Association Board. The APA membership elected directors and officers for both the APA and Foundation boards at its luncheon Friday, February 13, at the…
Read MoreCentral High School holds 37th annual Miss Centroid Pageant
Special to the News Central High School celebrated a 37-year tradition this past Saturday. Congratulations to our Jr. Miss contestants, from the left, Jr. Miss Photogenic, MaryAnn Ward; Jr. Miss Centroid Runner-Up, Elena Robinson; Jr. Miss Centroid 2026 and People’s Choice, Chloe Sizemore; Jr. Miss Congeniality, Haiden Parris; and Jr. Miss Exemplary, Ebanie Jones. Congratulations to our Miss Centroid contestants, from the left, Miss Centroid Runner-Up and People’s Choice, Aerial Green; Miss Photogenic, Anna Grace Trussell;…
Read MoreCentral Elementary celebrates with 32 CES pageant contestants this year
Special to the News Central Elementary School (CES) is one of the few schools in the area that continues to hold school pageant opportunities for their young ladies. This year there were 32 CES pageant contestants. Congratulations to Tiny Miss CES, Colin Ward; Tiny Miss CES Runner-Up, Caresa Smith; Tiny Miss CES People’s Choice, Caresa Smith; Little Miss CES, Ivy Robbins;…
Read MoreWestwater Resources files key environmental permit for Coosa Graphite Project
Coosa Riverkeeper expresses concerns By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer On Monday; following years of work, processes and procedures; Westwater Resources announced that it has filed an application for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination, or NPDES, permit with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for its Coosa Graphite Project in the Weogufka area of Coosa…
Read MoreCoosa Forestry Commission: Tree saplings find forever homes
Special to the News By Dr. Shannon Davis Director, Coosa County Extension On Friday, February 27, the Alabama Forestry Commission-Coosa County held its Tree Give Away at the Rockford Event Center in partnership with the Coosa Soil & Water Conservation District and the Coosa Extension office. The event is held annually and took…
Read More2026 Bright Ideas Grant recipients awarded
Special to the News Interactive explorations of biological systems, engaging activities investigating the structure and functions of leaves and algae and experiential lessons designed to build career awareness and practical preparation skills are just a few of the opportunities made possible through Central Alabama Electric Cooperative’s (CAEC) Bright Ideas Grant Program in 2026. The…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
March 7 The Equality Volunteer Fire Department Board would like to thank the community for all their continued support of the Equality VFD with a Community Appreciation Day, to be held March 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come join us for a hamburger or hot dog. The Board also invites any candidates in…
Read MoreAlabama leaders delivering good results for public education students
For decades, Southern states have chronically ranked at the bottom of the nation when it comes to academic achievement. State leaders across the South have made education their top priority, yet test scores remained abysmal, and students have suffered because of the education they were receiving. But now three states; Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana;…
Read MoreObituaries
William Steve Butler William Steve Butler, 80, passed away on March 1, 2026. Born on January 4, 1946, in Sylacauga, William was a resident of Goodwater. William is survived by his daughters, Lisa Joy Darby and Christy Lightsey, and his son, Kelvin Steve Butler; as well as his grandchildren, Brittany Darby, Hallee Jayde, Lauren…
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