Many ways to honor fathers for Father’s Day
Summer has definitely arrived. If you have anything to do outside, try to do it early in the morning or late afternoon. The heat index is really high, especially for this time of year. Don’t forget that the Richville Volunteer Fire Department will have bingo on Saturday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. with concessions.…
Read MoreSummer P-EBT benefits coming to families with eligible school children
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has received federal approval to distribute Summer Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to an estimated 485,000 children who participate in the National School Lunch Program. The benefits will help feed children enrolled in the program, which provides free and reduced-price meals at school. Eligible families…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY 06/20/2022 TUESDAY 06/21/2022 WEDNESDAY 06/22/2022 THURSDAY 06/23/2022 FRIDAY 06/24/2022 Breakfast: Mini Waffles, Juice, Milk Lunch: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Carrot Sticks, Baked Chips, Fruit Cup Milk *CES: Literacy Camp *CES:STEM Camp *CES:Summer School *CHS: 9th-12th grade Summer School *CHS: Cheer Camp Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Juice, Milk Lunch: Grilled Cheese Sandwich,…
Read MoreAlabama redistricting problems continue to haunt election integrity for state voters
Alabama lawmakers handling of redistricting of both legislative and congressional districts was one of the more disgraceful acts for this group of legislators from the past four years. State senators and representatives drew the maps behind closed doors with lobbyists and hid them from the public until the last minute. When citizens had a chance…
Read MoreColumns vs. articles
Just to clarify… Articles and columns are two entirely different things, and the terms are not synonymous or interchangeable. In light of recent events, this seemed as good a time as any to shed some light on this topic and help clear up any confusion. News is reported in articles, which are typically written by…
Read MoreWFF breaks new ground with night shoot
The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division recently held its first Night Shoot at the Cahaba River WMA Shooting Range. Photo submitted William Malone uses thermal optics to control feral hogs on his property near Camden. Photo submitted A look through Chief Weathers night vision optics reveals a warm barrel as the shooter…
Read MoreDean’s, President’s lists students named for UA spring 2022 term
Special to the News A total of 11,224 students enrolled during spring semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all As). The UA dean’s and president’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The…
Read MoreJune 6-12, 2022
Jail population as of June 13: 38 inmates Males: 28 Females: 10 ARRESTS On June 9, Captain Hammond arrested Untayus Lovell Brown, a resident of Alexander City, for Theft of Property 2nd. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail on a $10,000 bond. On June 9, Captain Hammond arrested Bobby Joe Williams,…
Read MoreObituaries
Ronald Emmette Russell Graveside service for Mr. Ronald Emmette Russell, 79, of Marietta, Georgia, was Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Kellyton Memory Gardens. Rev. Mike Jackson officiated. There will be a Memorial Service held on Saturday, June 25, at 2 p.m. EST at the Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. Mr. Russell…
Read MoreRemembering Lewis Scarbrough
Another sad day for our “Coosa County News” with the death of owner/publisher Lewis Scarbrough. As the newspaper is celebrating its thirtieth year in operation we have been reading about the history of “The Coosa County News” and how it has kept our residents in the know of our county happenings. Small county newspapers…
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