Students share their final Limitless presentations with panel of judges
Limitless Groups have been working with ninth grade Central students in Mrs. Phillips’ career preparation class for the past eight weeks developing soft skills and helping them discover a career path that will be best for them. Thank you to Limitless Program Director Shanais Strissel for leading the in-class sessions with the students. As a culminating…
Read MoreToo many things happening all at once
A few weeks ago I mentioned that the state of affairs in our country was pushing me to shine up my “Conspiracy Theorist” hat. Well, I’m now getting the creases pressed down and making sure it is ready to go. Too many things are happening all at once that have been just below the…
Read MoreFEMA offers free rebuilding tips at Tractor Supply in Selma
Special to the News Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the January 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit Tractor Supply Company in Selma to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes. Mitigation advisors will…
Read MoreBingo, old jail cleanup this weekend
The Richville Volunteer Fire Department will be having Bingo tomorrow night, March 25, at 6:30. Come out and support them and have fun doing it! This is one thing they have as a fundraiser. It takes a lot to maintain a volunteer fire department, so they accept donations, also, which are tax deductible. First…
Read MoreReasons for speaking in tongues
This month of March I pay tribute to a very dear friend, Elsie Riggins, for Women’s History Month. I honor her with the entire column, in memories of a real, true, honest, down-to-earth friend who left us in March of 2020. I miss her and still laugh about things we shared with each other,…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY 03/27/2023 TUESDAY 03/28/2023 WEDNESDAY 03/29/2023 THURSDAY 03/30/2023 FRIDAY 03/31/2023 *Breakfast: Yogurt and Granola, Juice, Fruit, Milk *Lunch: Chicken Alfredo Green Beans Romaine Salad/Animal Crackers Fruit/Milk *CHS: Baseball @Home, 4:30 (V/JV) *CES: After-school program pick-up 5:45 *CHS Tutoring: Math and Science, pick-up 5:00 *Breakfast: Cinnamon Bun, Juice, Fruit, Milk *Lunch: Spaghetti W/Meat Sauce…
Read More“Yes! We can end TB!” theme of World TB Day 2023
Special to the News Did you know that TB, an airborne infectious disease, remains one of the leading causes of death in the world? Each day, more than 4,100 people lose their lives to TB, and nearly 28,000 people fall ill with this preventable and curable disease. Global efforts to combat TB have saved an…
Read MoreMarch 13-19, 2023
Jail population as of March 19: 30 inmates Males: 28 Females: 2 ARRESTS On March 15, Deputy Scott arrested David Tyrell Benson, a resident of Rockford, for Failure to Pay court fines, fees and restitution on Possession of Marijuana 2nd. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $1,307 cash bond.…
Read MoreAd: Coosa County Waste Disposal Bids
Notice: Anyone wishing to bid on Waste Disposal for Coosa County may request a bid packet from the Coosa County Commission Office, Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bid packets will be opened on March 29, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission room at the Coosa County Courthouse. Please call for information: 256-377-2420.
Read MoreRockford Utilities moving forward with Richville water project
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following a public hearing held Tuesday evening, the Rockford Utilities Board is steadily moving forward with extending water service to more residents in the Richville community. Those present for the hearing included Utilities Board members, employees and Richville resident Randy Hammond. Engineer Dave Bechtel with Utility Engineering Consultants…
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