Central grad returns to provide fire education program to elementary students
Braxton Lashley, forest ranger technician with the Alabama Forestry Commission and Central graduate of 2017, provided after school program enrichment lessons on wildfire prevention. Braxton’s presentation explained how fire is a natural tool that, if used incorrectly or not at all, can have a negative impact on our forests. Braxton said the most interesting part…
Read MoreOur youngest students celebrate Veterans Day
Mrs. Wells’ kindergarten classroom celebrated the upcoming Veterans Day by showing off their patriotism. Emmett is working on his flag picture, and London is holding the flag while they practice saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Read MoreThis 2022 election
As I write this, “election day” here in Alabama, and all across the nation, is tomorrow, and by the time “The Coosa County News” is printed and on news-stands by this Friday, the results “should” be settled. While some will be celebrating their victories, probably close to half of the population will most likely be…
Read MoreBreaking news: Alpine woman dies in Coosa County crash
Alpine woman dies in Coosa County crash Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:22 a.m. today, November 5, has claimed the life of an Alpine woman. Shantia P. Lee, 23, was critically injured when the 2003 Cadillac STS she was driving left the roadway, struck several trees and overturned.…
Read MoreGeneral election will be held Tuesday
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Another election cycle is quickly coming to a close with the general election being held Tuesday. Polls across the state will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to allow registered voters ample time and opportunity to cast their ballots. Following the closing of the polls, locally…
Read MoreKellyton Christmas Celebration plans underway
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer As the year seems to be quickly passing by, the Town of Kellyton is busy making plans and preparations for its annual Christmas Celebration. The celebration is held the first Saturday of December, so this year’s event will be held Saturday, December 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.…
Read MorePreparing for Tuesday’s election
Coosa County EMA Director Sheldon Hutcherson assists with testing the voting machines for Coosa County. Photo by Christa Jennings Beth Stroud, recording clerk and elections manager, helps test the ExpressVote Voting Assistance machines to ensure they work properly ahead of Tuesday’s general election. Photo by Christa Jennings Marked ballots, thumb drives and other material are…
Read MoreJones seeks office of sheriff
Special to the News My name is Joshua Lee Jones, and I am asking for your vote on November 8 for sheriff of Coosa County. Although many people in the community already know me, I would like to share some of my background with you all. I went to school at Kellyton Elementary…
Read MoreYouth enjoy Rockford’s trunk-or-treat
Photos by Lydia Waters By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Rockford enjoyed a great turnout for this year’s Trunk-or-Treat on Main Street event, with area youth and adults alike coming out for the holiday Monday evening. Approximately 300 children participated in the event, lining the sidewalks along U.S.…
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