Community Calendar
February 24 The February meeting of the Coosa County Republican Party will be held on Tuesday, February 24, at the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department. Fellowship and refreshments begin at 6 p.m., with the meeting starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. In addition to hearing from local candidates, special guests will be Corey Hill, candidate for commissioner…
Read MoreCongratulations to CHS Teacher of the Month, Chris Elliott
This is Coach Elliott’s seventh year teaching at Central Coosa. Coach Elliott teaches primarily tenth grade driver’s education and health, as well as one eighth grade remediation class and one ninth grade career preparedness class. Coach Elliott is also in his seventh year as the head coach for both the volleyball and softball teams. Elliott said of teaching,”I believe every student has the ability to learn, but each student has a different learning…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Students of the Month
Central High School is proud to recognize Ashley Jones, a seventh grader, as a February Student of the Month. Ashley, the daughter of Greg Jones from the Sylacauga community, lists math as her favorite subject because “Mrs. Belyeu makes it make sense.” Her teachers describe her as a student who comes to class fully…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreCommissioner Joiner remembered, honored
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer District 4 County Commissioner and veteran Ronnie Joiner was remembered and honored for his years of service during his funeral last Friday, February 6. Joiner passed away Monday, February 2, with visitation and funeral held last Friday at Pleasant Hill Church outside of Rockford. In light of his passing,…
Read MoreKellyton hears from SOS Missions, discusses licensing
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Following a community meeting that showed strong opposition to a proposed rock quarry operating near Kellyton, the Kellyton Town Council held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday. With Mayor Johnny Sharpe absent because of illness, Mayor Pro Tempore Missy Kohls oversaw the meeting, with all Council members present. The…
Read MoreWeogufka fire engine totaled in wreck
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Weogufka Volunteer Fire Department has suffered a significant loss with its fire engine being totaled in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday. Volunteer firefighter Sam Higginbotham was the driver and only occupant of the vehicle when he wrecked on County Road 41 near Palmer Road while responding to a call. Higginbotham…
Read MoreCentral SGA member on quest to interview gubernatorial candidates
Special to the News Central High School Student Government Association member Christopher Prowell is on a quest to interview Alabama’s pool of gubernatorial candidates. Prowell has contacted 10 candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as the independent candidate who granted him his first interview below. The following is the article Prowell…
Read MoreCongratulations to Central boys basketball for winning 2A Area 8 Tournament Champions
Special to the News The Cougars won the Semi-Final round against Horseshoe Bend last Friday, with a score of 77-34, and then progressed to the Finals Monday versus Ranburne. Central of Coosa County won the last time they faced Ranburne, and things went their way on Monday, too. The Cougars breezed past the Bulldogs to the tune…
Read MoreState of the Schools
Special to the News In the tradition of presidents, governors, etc. we would like to report on the State of the Schools in Coosa County for 2025. Thanks to the hard work of students, staff, administrators, Board members, and family and community members, the Coosa County School system is proud of the progress made in…
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