Congratulations to the 2022-2023 SGA president, Zyriah Meadows
On Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, students and staff listened to speeches from four candidates for Student Government Association president, Grace Calfee, Alissa Cosby, Zyriah Meadows, and Makenna Sanders. The SGA president represents the entire student body in discussions with administration and promotes Cougar Pride with their actions and example. All four candidates did a…
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November 18-December 16 BridgeWays is introducing its newest program, Kids’ Night Out/Parents’ Night Off! This program will be held one Friday night per month, and is scheduled for November 18 and December 16. Themes will change each month. Dinner included, as well as all activities, games, crafts, and more! All current PK-fifth graders welcome. Cost:…
Read More180 family members join their elementary children for annual Central Coosa schools Thanksgiving meal
Thanks to the hard work of the cafeteria staff, 180 family members were able to join their children for lunch for a special Thanksgiving meal which included the traditional favorites, turkey and dressing with gravy, sweet potato casserole, green beans, roll, dessert, and cranberry sauce. Pictured is Child Nutrition Program Manager Pam Jones with…
Read MoreCentral High School announces November Students of the Month
Twelfth grader Octavion Higgins has shown significant progress in self advocacy. He has displayed improvements in attitude this year, and he tries his best. He is always very positive to be around. Octavion has also done well with class participation and discussions this year. Congratulations, Octavion! Eleventh grader McKay Kelley is a wonderful student who demonstrates…
Read MoreDown to Earth: Alabama landowners conserve natural resources
Forester Brian Agnew has decades of experience working with forest landowners in Alabama to ensure they can manage their land and harvest timber while conserving wildlife habitat and protecting water resources. Photo submitted Alabama has more than 23 million acres of timberland, which produces enough oxygen for 214 million people to breath every year. Keep…
Read MoreRepublicans hope Ledbetter, Stadthagen will bring new conservative leadership to Alabama House of Representatives
So the Alabama general elections are behind us, and new lawmakers are being sworn in to serve in the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate. There will be 31 freshmen in the House and six in the Senate. In addition, this past week Republicans elected new leadership that will take over when they convene…
Read MoreThankful for opportunity to honor veterans
Thank you to the Town of Rockford for again sponsoring the event honoring our veterans in Coosa County. There was a good turnout even with the threat of rain, but there were faces that were missing from previous events. It’s always so heartwarming to spend time with all of the wonderful people from our…
Read MoreThanksgiving eats, support local eateries
I sure enjoyed young Rittmann’s column last week. It got me excited about Thanksgiving, and I didn’t think about that other far-off holiday. And Thanksgiving is about the food. He was dead on about cranberry sauce… something about those can rings let your taste buds know that it won’t have the wild bite of…
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Mary Ruth Judkins Gates A Celebration of Life for Mary Ruth Judkins Gates was held Saturday, October 22, 2022, at New Elam Baptist Church in Kellyton with Rev. Eddie Jennings serving as eulogist. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Gates was born on June 3, 1934, in Coosa County to Mrs. Jewell Judkins…
Read MoreOpelika Community Archery Park now open
State and local officials took part in a ribbon cutting during the grand opening ceremony for the Opelika Community Archery Park on November 9. Photo by Kenny Johnson, ADCNR. Special to the News A grand opening ceremony was held at Alabama’s newest community archery park in Opelika on Wednesday, November 9.…
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