Expect to see 2024 presidential candidates visit Alabama soon
This past year was one of the more competitive election cycles in recent Alabama history. Between the United States Senate, governor and legislative seats, the Republican Party primaries in Alabama were as expensive as we have ever seen. We still have the general elections in the fall, but count on the GOP to win…
Read MoreWork day held at Keith Bullard Stadium
Players, family and community members came out in full force Saturday at Keith Bullard Stadium to prepare for the upcoming football season. Volunteers worked on bushhogging, mowing, edging, painting, and power washing, as well as cleaning out the concession stand, press box and field house. We appreciate all who were able to help prepare the…
Read MoreStill time to add names to Veteran’s Memorial
Providence Baptist Church had Vacation Bible School this past week. They had a good turnout, and everyone had fun. If you don’t have a church, I invite you to Providence Baptist. We are located at 2950 Coosa County Road 459 off Alabama Highway 22 West. Sunday School is at 10 and worship at 11.…
Read MoreYouth represent Coosa 4-H at Regional Congress
Alyssa Gardin and Haiden Parris represented Coosa County 4-H at the 2022 4-H Regional Congress, which was held in Munford in June. Alyssa competed in the 4-H Bake-Off competition and earned first place! Haiden competed in the Blocks Rock contest and was awarded a participation award. Pictured from left are Alyssa and Haiden.
Read MoreShow appreciation for our veterans
I’m back from my trip to New Orleans and the World War II Museum. I now realize that I don’t know anyone else who is as interested in WWII as I am. I had really hoped that we would spend at least one full day – and maybe part of another – in the…
Read MoreCounty approves revised Transportation Plan
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its meeting July 12, the County Commission approved a revised Transportation Plan for the 2022 fiscal year. The commission unanimously approved the revised plan, as presented by County Engineer Tad Eason. Commissioner Randall Dunham was not present for the meeting. The revisions included changing County Road 74…
Read MoreCentral High School announces new head football coach, Shundell Russaw
Coach Shundell Russaw Special to the News Central High School Coosa County is pleased to announce that it now has a new head football coach, Shundell Russaw, following action taken during a called meeting of the Coosa County Board of Education last Thursday. Coach Russaw lives in the Kellyton community with his wife,…
Read MoreBridgeWays day campers raise money for C.O.A.C.H.
Children participating in the BridgeWays Summer Day Camp recently held a community service project. They worked a lemonade stand just north of Rockford, selling cups of lemonade for donations to C.O.A.C.H., or Cancer Outreach and Community Hope, Coosa County’s organization to provide assistance to Coosa families dealing with a cancer diagnosis. In just…
Read MoreRockford Church of God sponsors Water Day July 30
Special to the News The Rockford Church of God would like to invite our community and surrounding areas to the church’s inaugural Summer Splash Water Day at the old football field on Nixburg Road in Rockford. Water Day will be held Saturday, July 30, from 12 to 4 p.m. Everyone in the area is…
Read MoreWoman arrested for Stewartville arson
Pamela Johnson By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga area woman was arrested earlier this month in connection with an arson case in the Stewartville community. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that on July 8 deputies were dispatched to the 1600 block of County Road 68 off of U.S. Highway 231 in Stewartville…
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