Newspaper reporting, content have never been more relevant
Op-Ed by Brett Wesner, Chair of National Newspaper Association We all have stories of readers desperately seeking reliable information about COVID-19 during the pandemic and turning to us to deliver accurate national and state health departments’ evolving assessments, as well as local reporting on treatment options in our communities. We at NNA see it…
Read MoreSocial media may be fun, but they’re no replacement for newspapers
By Al Cross National Newspaper Week editorial I love social media. They keep me in touch with dozens of friends, whom I might otherwise have contact with just every few years, or every few decades. They let me share articles that I think bring greater understanding of a subject, usually with a comment of…
Read MoreGuest speaker reviews statewide amendments during GOP meeting
Pinky Reichert reviews the 2022 proposed constitution of Alabama following the Coosa County Republican Party’s meeting. Photo by Christa Jennings In addition to handouts provided by guest speaker Jimmy Entrekin, a book issued by the Alabama Legislative Council of the 2022 proposed constitution of Alabama was also available for guests to peruse. Photo by…
Read MoreCounty Extension coordinator, Regional Extension agent receive awards from Epsilon Sigma Phi
Coosa County Extension Coordinator Sharon Haynes, left, and Regional Extension Agent Angela “Dani” Reams receive awards at the annual meeting of the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alabama Epsilon Sigma Phi. Photo submitted Special to the News Alabama Epsilon Sigma Phi – Alpha Pi Chapter held its Annual Meeting on September 20 at the…
Read MoreCHS announces 2022 homecoming court, game tonight
Special to the News This year’s Central High School Coosa County homecoming photo shoot took place at the historic Women’s Club House along U.S. Highway 231 in Rockford. The 2022 homecoming court consists of, pictured from top left, seniors Kieasia Tuck, Grace Calfee, Emma Whaley, and Sterling Heath; juniors Rebekah Burton…
Read MoreLocal student receives Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation scholarship
Farmers Federation awards $140,000 to outstanding Auburn students Special to the News The Alabama Farmers Federation is cultivating growth and inspiring future leaders as it awards more than $140,000 in scholarships to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, forestry and related fields at Auburn University, or AU. Eighty-two students were recognized during the…
Read MoreOn this day in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The newspaper 30 years ago today featured quite a bit of local community-specific news, fall event coverage and athletics, among other local news coverage. The September 30, 1992, edition highlighted that Fire Prevention Week would begin that Sunday, the Alabama Silver-Haired Legislature was seeking…
Read MoreGov. Ivey awards $82.45 million for improved access to broadband through Alabama Middle-Mile Network
Central Alabama Electric Co-op included in project Gov. Kay Ivey was on hand to announce the Alabama Middle-Mile Project, the state’s broadband expansion effort made possible by an $82.45 million grant, at the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative in Prattville Tuesday. Photo courtesy of governor’s office Special to the News On Tuesday Gov.…
Read MoreWill Alabama follow lead of other states to provide relief for taxpayers?
States around the nation are flush with cash because of federal COVID-19 relief dollars and increased tax revenue. At least 32 of those states have enacted either some sort of tax cut or rebate this past year. So the question is, will Alabama join those other communities around the country which provide some relief…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
Mondays in October Fundraising dinners will be held every Monday in October with food being served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Both dine-in or to-go plates will be available, and 100% of every donation will go toward the much-needed pool repairs and a new pavilion for the Poplar Point Camp in Hanover. These meals will…
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