Coosa County Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative (ENI) holds Youth Community Council kick-off event
Dynamic motivational speaker Dr. Earl Suttle; CEO and founder of Leadership Success International, former school teacher and counselor, author of 10 best-selling books, and consultant to the NBA, NFL, and WWE; spoke with Central High School students on the importance of serving their communities. Through ENI students have the opportunity to serve on the Youth Community…
Read MoreAlabama lawmakers hear Gov. Ivey’s priorities during state of the state address this week
This week Gov. Kay Ivey will give the state of the state address as Alabama legislators kick off the upcoming 2023 regular session. So as Ivey begins her final term in office, she is already starting to set out her priorities for the next four years. Usually, a governor will provide a positive spin on…
Read MoreThe importance of working together
Styles Johnson, my great-great-nephew, celebrated his birthday on March 6. Union Square’s Neighborhood Watch meeting was truly a community meeting: more so. We learned more about what’s happening in the community and county, things that we should and need to know. I encourage all residents to attend their Neighborhood Watch meetings. Coosa County…
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Read MoreThank you, Central High School students and staff
The J. D. Thompson High School Alumni Association would like to say “Thank You” to the Central High School administration, staff, students, SGA members, PTO, and school supporters for the educational and inspiring activities you carried out during Black History Month. The bulletin boards created by the Student Government Association members were a…
Read MoreFebruary 27-March 5, 2023
Jail population as of March 6: 32 inmates Males: 27 Females: 5 ARRESTS On February 27, Captain Hammond arrested Deborah Paul Monroe, a resident of Dadeville, for Failure to Appear in Court. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail without a bond. On February 27, Deputy Payton arrested Kevin Ray Gooden Jr.,…
Read MoreAlabama newspapers are not disappearing
“The news you receive in your community newspaper is news you cannot get from any other news source.” Op-Ed by the Alabama Press Association Felicia Mason, APA executive director Darrell Sandlin, APA president Recent changes in the newspaper landscape in Alabama have us wanting to share some good news about newspapers. Alabama newspapers…
Read MoreTeddy and the Tornado
Teddy, a local dog who survived the Equality tornado and is waiting for his family’s return. Photo by Sharon Coffman Poem by Sharon Coffman The tornado snatched our roofs and doors, Shattered windows and splintered floors. Ripped our memories out of our hands, Left our trees in twisted bands. It lifted our homes…
Read MoreCentral High School’s annual Science Fair included 193 entries
Central High School’s annual Science Fair is coordinated by Science Coach Shelley Wood in conjunction with science teachers Jacques Mitchell, Alicia Thompson and Mary White. The Central High School Science Fair was held in the gym on Monday. The 193 entries were submitted by students in seventh through twelfth grades. The projects were judged by visiting judges…
Read MoreCentral Elementary concludes Read Across America Week activities with special guests
Central Elementary received a special visit from DeCorey Hale, author of “The Numbers Ranch” and “Ebenezer – The Sneezer” during Read Across America Week. Mr. Hale visited several classrooms ranging from kindergarten-fifth grade and discussed the process of creating and publishing his books. He also shared his personal history and his purpose for becoming an author. The…
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