Quality of leadership
I want to continue about last week’s election, because the election continues – runoffs! I was already appalled at how much was being spent on attack ads that nobody watches. Now they continue, although reduced, for a runoff election in which even fewer voters will participate. Not to mention the special election that may…
Read MoreEquality VFD Memorial Day fundraiser a success
I should spend less time working and more time in the community so I could share stuff with you, but to work less I would be lowering my income, and, in this economy, I really can’t afford that. But what I do know about what has happened in Equality lately was another Boston Butt…
Read MoreAlabama files emergency stay applications with U.S. Supreme Court in congressional redistricting cases
Special to the News On Wednesday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed emergency applications for a stay with the United States Supreme Court in “Allen v. Singleton,” “Allen v. Caster” and “Allen v. Milligan,” challenging a preliminary injunction issued May 26, by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama that blocks the…
Read MoreFour Central seniors have already earned their associates degrees from Central Alabama Community College
(Note from Mrs. Stover this week: I have attached some individual pictures for our seniors who earned their associates degrees from CACC. Reese Lee is not pictured due to her competing in the softball regional games the same day as CACC graduation services.) A week and a half before their Central High School…
Read MoreTwo new commissioners win primary, BoE member retains
By Christa Jennings Tuesday’s primary election included three local county races, with unofficial results reflecting two new county commissioners to move on to the general election and a Board of Education member retaining her seat as she also heads to the general election. The primary election saw a low voter turnout…
Read MoreCentral High School celebrates class of 2026 commencement ceremonies
Special to the News Family and friends filled Keith Bullard Stadium Tuesday evening for the class of 2026 commencement ceremony as the seniors were joined on the field by Board of Education members, administration and faculty. The Student Government Association president Meori Smith opened the ceremony by leading the…
Read MoreCentral Elementary celebrates with kindergarten graduation service
Special to the News Central Coosa celebrated their youngest graduates with a kindergarten graduation service. The Central High School senior graduates led the Central Elementary kindergarten graduates from their classrooms to their ceremony. Sixty-three kindergartners, as well as family and faculty, celebrated the beginning of their educational journey. After Principal Forbus welcomed everyone and “The Pledge of Allegiance” was recited, the kindergartners sang “We’ve got the Whole World in our Hands” and “Skinnamarink,” led…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt directly secures $426,000 for Coosa County Emergency Management Agency
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations, recently directly secured $126,000 for the Coosa County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act and $300,000 in the FY26 Labor, Health and Human Servies, and Related Agencies Act. This funding will support the purchase of…
Read MoreSenior Baccalaureate Service encourages seniors as they enter next season of their life
Special to the News Family, friends and faculty celebrated the graduating class of 2026 in a faith-based graduation service Sunday evening at the Weogufka Family Worship Center. Members of the worship team, Tabitha Hyatt and Mylon Dailey, welcomed guests with worship songs. Student Government Association (SGA) member Luis Martinez…
Read MoreLast in the pack
Dogs know stuff. Yes, I know they’re just animals. I know their brains are only about the size of tangerines. But I’m telling you. Take my dog Otis Campbell. I don’t often write about him, but I should. Because he’s our main dog. Our other dogs are his supporting actors. Otis is the alpha…
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