Richville VFD can always use more volunteers
Hello, December! Happy birthday to all those celebrating birthdays this month. Now that the Thanksgiving holidays are over, Christmas is coming soon! We had a great Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. Hope everyone that participated in Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping got everything on their wish list. If not, there will be…
Read MoreSeason of giving: Remember animal shelters
Pet of the Week: Madame As we have so quickly found ourselves in the midst of the holiday season, it is a special time of year when people enjoy the spirit of giving, and there are multiple ways you can give to area shelters this season. The Coosa County Animal Shelter is…
Read MoreAlabama must move forward with death penalty sentences to ensure justice for crime victims
After the controversy over the past two executions in Alabama being postponed, Gov. Kay Ivey has now entered a moratorium on the death penalty in the state. Gov. Ivey has asked Attorney General Steve Marshal to withdraw request for pending motions to set executions and for a complete review of the process. The Alabama…
Read MoreCentral High School gained 6% points on recently released state report card
The Alabama Department of Education has released its 2022 statewide report card after not grading schools in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Central High School earned a score of 78% for the 2021-2022 school year, up 6% points from the last released score report in 2019. This puts Central High School almost…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch invites all to Monday’s Christmas celebration
Jasmine Kluge, 4 years old, at the Rockford Church of God Sunday. Thanksgiving was a beautiful day for us. Two of our youngest great-grandchildren and their mother ate dinner with us, and it was truly a blessing. Thank God. We hope all of you had a blessed one, as well. Union Square is…
Read MoreHoliday cheer in air at Central High School
Central students have been welcomed by holiday music in the mornings thanks to PTO president Maressa Ware. Ware is also providing the students with the opportunity to send Christmas Candy Grams to friends or teachers. SGA members Kristasia Harkins, Vince Grogan, Morgan Williams, Alissa Cosby, and Ashtin Robbins stayed after school to help bring in the…
Read MorePrize-winning Apple Butter
Recipe submitted by Christine Owens This season of the year is the perfect time to make some delicious apple butter to enjoy with a warm biscuit, piece of toast, or however you choose. Additionally, jars of homemade apple butter can make a nice gift for loved ones this holiday season. I hope you…
Read MoreWetumpka man dies in Elmore County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:25 p.m. Saturday, November 26, has claimed the life of Wetumpka man. Alex W. Cumbie, 32, was fatally injured when the 1997 Ford F-150 pickup he was driving left the roadway and struck several trees. Cumbie was not using a seat belt at…
Read MoreNovember 21-27, 2022
Jail population as of November 27: 37 inmates Males: 32 Females: 5 ARRESTS On November 21, Deputy Scott arrested Rose Ann Didiano, a resident of Stewartville, for failure to appear in court. On November 22, Corporal Rudd arrested Lorenzo Calvin Crawford, a resident of Kellyton, for failure to appear in court. On November…
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