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Dear Editor, The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution was in 1789; this was 223 years ago. If you were a congressman what would you write as a standard for the right to bear arms in 2245 …223 years after your time on earth? Today the president of Ukraine is asking for help from the U.S.…
Read MoreAnnual Jazz Fest this weekend
Hopefully everyone had a great Memorial Day and enjoyed good food with families. My head stayed full of sad thoughts while I watched specials celebrating our service-related men and women; I couldn’t stop thinking about the torture suffered by my father for the duration of WWII being a POW in Changi Prison by the…
Read MoreMay 31-June 5, 2022
Jail population as of June 6: 33 inmates Males: 25 Females: 8 ARRESTS On June 5, Deputy Bradberry arrested Jacalyn Elizabeth Buchanan, a resident of Sylacauga, for Reckless Endangerment and Harassment. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail on a $5,000 bond. On June 6, Deputy Bradberry arrested Asberry Scott, a resident…
Read MoreCentral band members participate in Spirit Camp
Central High School band members Skylar Newman, Michael Thomas, Corrie Haynes, and Abigail Mizzell are participating in a five-day Spirit Camp at Jacksonville State University (JSU) this week. The camp teaches music and leadership skills for band leaders to take back to lead their school bands. According to the JSU website, “Between Tuesday and Saturday,…
Read MoreRemember there is life after this
One of Satan’s greatest tools of deception is making people believe there is no after-life. The devil, who is the father of lies, wants us to become so focused on the here and now that we won’t be prepared for later. In fact, the father of lies attempts to implement within our minds that…
Read MoreCentral High School offers summer learning, paid workforce development
Summer school classes kicked off this week for students in seventh and eighth grade and will continue into next week. Summer school classes for students in ninth-twelfth grade begin June 20. Central High School is excited to offer rising students in grades 10–12 the opportunity to receive workforce skills through the continued partnership with the SAFE…
Read MoreWill the real Katie Britt please stand up
In the recent 2022 Alabama U.S. Senate Republican Primary, Katie Britt took 49% of the vote over the 29% showing by Alabama’s U.S. Congressman Mo Brooks, leaving former U.S. Army helicopter pilot Mike Durant with only a 23% showing and now eliminated as a contender. With no one candidate obtaining the required 50% of…
Read MoreMoms always know
The Union Square Neighborhood Watch meeting was short and sweet and also watchful. President Steve and Jean Baker were on vacation. They made us aware months ago. President Baker and his wife, Jean, are two great people, dedicated to their job in the Square, and they love working with everyone. We love them and…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
COOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR MONDAY 06/13/2022 TUESDAY 06/14/2022 WEDNESDAY 06/15/2022 THURSDAY 06/16/2022 FRIDAY 06/17/2022 Breakfast: Bagel & Cream Cheese, Juice, Milk Lunch: Hot Dog w/Ketchup & Mustard Baked Chips, Veggie Snack, Orange Slices, Milk *CES: Literacy Camp *CES:STEM Camp *CES:Summer School *CHS: 7th/8th grade Summer School *CHS: SAFE Workforce program Breakfast: Cinnamon Bun,…
Read MoreCentral Elementary School offers summer learning, fun
Mrs. Ware and Mrs. Waters lead students during Literacy Camp to strengthen reading skills. In STEM camp students have been learning and applying Bernoulli’s Principle, which is the principle aviation engineers use in designing airplanes. Sixth grader Grayson Kelly tests his airplane on the runway simulation. In the afternoon students from both camps ride the bus…
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