October 18-23, 2022
Jail population as of October 23: 26 inmates Males: 23 Females: 3 ARRESTS On October 20, Deputy Mitchell arrested Jackie Shane Davis, a resident of Sylacauga, for failure to appear in court. On October 23, Deputy Scott arrested Demario Miguel Burton, a resident of Alexander City, for Domestic Violence Harassment. He was processed…
Read MorePride of Coosa County band members accepted into Huntington College Marching Honor Band
Mae Sugg and Kamora Wilson marched with the Huntington College Honor Band this weekend during their home football game. Mae and Kamora said, “It was a wonderful experience, and we had an awesome day.” Mae plays the alto saxophone, and Kamora plays the flute. Thank you, Mae and Kamora, for doing such a…
Read MoreMore than 300 CHS students were treated to performance of “Einstein!” – Imagination encompasses the world
Thank you to the Alex City Arts Organization under the direction of president Mary Perry for inviting 300 Central High School students to watch the performance of “Einstein!” This multi-curricular event included a lesson in the arts, science, world history, and humanity. The solo performance from Jack Fry took the students back to World…
Read MoreGranny magick continued
Last week I listed out some traditions and old folk practices that might seem familiar to some of y’all. I know even growing up in the 90s I experienced a few of them. It seems like we’ve all run into these whispers of our old traditions as just some funny old things we do…
Read MoreYouth ministry program available to help churches
Special to the News A local outreach program specifically geared towards teens is available to help churches and others with their youth ministries and events. The S.T.E.P. U.P. Mentoring Outreach Ministry Service is especially for those planning a youth retreat, planning a youth day program, who want to add to their youth ministry’s curriculum,…
Read MoreClassifieds & Legals
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Read MoreContradictions
Adopted in 1789, the U.S. Constitution contains 4,543 words, yet nowhere within the four pages that makeup our Constitution is there a mention of the idea of a division between political parties, let alone just two parties, to bicker back and forth in their eternal effort to control the whole of all possible power that…
Read MoreCentral Elementary announces perfect attendance, Honor Roll students for first nine weeks
Perfect Attendance Abrams, Hunter James Autrey, Drake Edward Bazzell, Macy Kay Bell, Christopher Lane Bell, Lee Ashley Brown, Brandon Zayn Burkhalter, Mallory Brooke Burkhalter, Waylon Leon Calhoun, Justin Devontay Casas, Adrian Jose Chambers, Layla Skye Chapman, Cameron Steele Cook, Joiner Joell Cowart, Adrianna Jeanne Cowart, Alexander Stone Cryer, Kason Brody Daniels, Aubrianna Dansby,…
Read MoreD.A. Ficquette endorses Sheriff Howell
Special to the News Joe Ficquette, district attorney for the 40th Judicial Circuit, issued the following statement in an endorsement for Sheriff Michael Howell: “I am pleased to endorse Sheriff Michael Howell for his second term as sheriff of Coosa County. Michael is a superb leader who I know will always continue to do…
Read MoreKeep pets safe this Halloween
Pet of the Week: Neptune Halloween is here this week, and the most important thing for your animals is to be sure they are safe. Most dogs are very afraid of bright whooshing lights, loud cracks and bangs from firework displays and the lights that spread. If you know your dog is afraid,…
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