Forestry Planning Committee honored with award
The Coosa County Forestry Planning Committee was recently awarded as one of this year’s Outstanding County Natural Resources Councils. Pictured from left are Tom Reichert, Beatrice “Pinky” Reichert, Doug McConnell, Coosa County Extension Coordinator Sharon Haynes, Jack Folmar with Auburn University, and Drew Metzler, regional Extension agent in forestry, wildlife and natural resources. Photo submitted…
Read MoreGoodwater Library receives donation
Rep. Ben Robbins and Coosa County Judge of Probate Richard Dean visit the Goodwater Public Library to present a check to patron KeKe Jones, holding the check, and librarian Shirley Thompson. Photos submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer It was a good day for the Goodwater Public Library Wednesday as…
Read MoreGoodwater Yellow Jackets to play championship game tomorrow
The Goodwater Yellow Jackets 10U team finished the regular season undefeated and goes on to play in a championship game tomorrow. Photo submitted Goodwater Yellow Jackets’ quarterback Waylon Allen stiff arms a defender during his fourth touchdown run. Photo submitted The cheerleaders stand ready to cheer on the undefeated Yellow Jackets to another victory. Photo…
Read MoreOld Dark’s Dairy carton being restored
A “before” photo of how the old Dark’s Dairy cinder block milk carton has looked for many years. Photo submitted Blasting has begun as the first step in the process to restore the old carton to its former glory. Photo submitted Special to the News The restoration on Dark’s Dairy facsimile of a…
Read MoreGeorgia man indicted for sexual abuse
Brandon Joseph Yott By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following his initial arrest in May, a Georgia man was recently indicted for a sexual abuse charge. On Tuesday, 29-year-old Brandon Joseph Yott of Rossville, Georgia, was arrested by Investigator Franklin Keel on a grand jury indictment for first-degree sexual abuse. As reported in…
Read MoreStewartville man indicted on multiple charges
Shane Eugene Carden By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Stewartville man was arrested earlier this week after a grand jury indicted him on multiple charges, including attempted murder, relating to an incident that took place in July. On Tuesday, Captain Scott Hammond arrested 36-year-old Shane Eugene Carden of Stewartville on five grand…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools welcome new tech support
Paul Robinson has joined the Coosa County school system as tech support for both Central Elementary and Central High School. This week he has been busy getting to know the system and connecting printers for staff. Mr. Robinson looks forward to using his skills of efficiency and organization in the tech department. Mr. Robinson is…
Read More4-H “Be You For You” program, Limitless Groups collaborate for breast cancer awareness
Members of the 4-H group, Be You for You, and Limitless Groups helped prepare breast cancer awareness gift bags for teachers and staff. The bags included information on mammograms, bookmarks, snacks, a water bottle, citrus peeler and strainer for healthy diet choices, an exercise band, keychain, and awareness wristband. Pictured from the left are Reese Lee;…
Read MoreBoth girls, boys Junior High basketball teams started season off on high note
Central hosted B.B. Comer for the opening games of their Junior High basketball season, with both teams taking strong leads against the Tigers. The Junior High girls basketball team is coached by Debbie Phillips, who is assisted by Jaylen Street, Syreeta McKinney and Alan Reeser. Ja’Katlyn Kelley, a first-time player, got the crowd excited by shooting a…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch meets Monday
My son Kareem Johnson turned 46 last month and continues to be a blessing to me. Don’t forget Union Square’s Neighborhood Watch meeting is Monday, November 7, at 6 p.m. Tuesday is the big day to make a difference, to agree and make things happen. Let’s go out and vote on Tuesday, November 8.…
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