More than 400 come out to enjoy Central Elementary Fall Festival
Last Friday evening you could hear laughter, applause and cheer both inside and outside of Central Elementary as 400 students and family members came out to enjoy the Fall Festival. Activities for families to enjoy quality time together included cornhole, a bouncy castle, face painting, pumpkin balloon pop, a silent auction, and a cake walk.…
Read MoreSordid chapter in Alabama criminal justice history coming to close
This past week the conviction and recommendation of the death penalty by a Marshall County jury of Jimmy Lee Spencer puts the state one step closer to justice for the victims of his crimes and a sordid chapter in Alabama criminal justice history. Spencer was found guilty for the murder of three people only…
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November 3 An evening opportunity to meet the Republican Party candidates! Pizza and Politics will be held each Thursday from Sept. 8 through Nov. 3 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Twenty-Two & Crew in Rockford. Thursdays are pizzas two for $22, plus other great food on the menu! Again, you’ll never know who you…
Read MoreCentral Elementary celebrates academic achievement with ice cream social
Central Elementary honor roll and perfect attendance students celebrated their achievement with an ice cream social this week and parade through the school. Thank you to Blue Bell of Sylacauga for donating the ice cream. The event was organized by Central Elementary’s new counselor, Mrs. Maegan Williams-Pope. Mrs. Pope is excited to be at Central Elementary and plans…
Read MoreSecond annual PTO-sponsored pumpkin decorating contest
Students at Central Elementary (CES) and Central High School (CHS) had the opportunity to get into the spirit of the holidays by entering the PTO-sponsored pumpkin decorating contest. Students competed for cash prizes with $25 going to the first place winners, $15 went to the second place winners, and third place winners received $10. Attendees…
Read MoreWaiting in tough transitions
In our yard we have a number of trees. During this time of year they are losing their leaves. Our children, in an attempt to keep up with the falling leaves, occasionally spend some of their playtime attempting to rake them up. However, they quickly get overwhelmed by the workload and give up. On…
Read MoreRockford seeking new council member
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Rockford is accepting applications for a Town Council vacancy following the resignation of Councilmember Kimberly Crowe. Crowe and Councilmember Robert Smith were not present for last Tuesday evening’s meeting. Mayor Scott White said that Crowe’s resignation was effective as of September 30, and he read…
Read MoreChamber hosts annual gathering, presents awards
Some members of the Coosa County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors pictured with Sen. Clyde Chambliss, front center. Photo by Lydia Waters Chamber Board Chair Travis Milhan, right, presents the 2022 Business of the Year award to Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. Photo by Lydia Waters. Photo 3: Lynn Anne Castleberry, director of…
Read MoreWhitehead seeks County Commission District 3 seat
Special to the News My name is Ken Whitehead, and I am running for Coosa County Commission District 3. I am a 20-plus year resident of Ray community in Coosa County. My wife, Janet, and I have raised five children in Coosa County, and we currently have sic grandchildren with one on the…
Read MoreGov. Ivey awards nearly $19.3 million to improve Alabama communities
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded almost $19.3 million to provide improvements in 49 Alabama towns, cities and counties. The Community Development Block grants will enable local governments to pave or resurface roads, eliminate blight and drainage problems, improve water or sewer service, and build or improve local community centers and…
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