COOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
COOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR MONDAY 06/06/2022 TUESDAY 06/07/2022 WEDNESDAY 06/08/2022 THURSDAY 06/09/2022 FRIDAY 06/10/2022 *CES: Literacy Camp, STEM Camp, Summer School *CHS: 7th/8th Summer School *Breakfast and Lunch provided *CES: Literacy Camp, STEM Camp, Summer School *CHS: 7th/8th Summer School *Breakfast and Lunch provided *CES: Literacy Camp, STEM Camp, Summer School *CHS: 7th/8th…
Read MoreA renewal of American liberty
British General and historian Sir John Bagot Glubb (1897-1987) noted that there is a common pattern befalling the history of major empires, going through seven stages: 1. The age of outburst (or pioneers). 2. The age of conquests. 3. The age of commerce. 4. The age of affluence. 5. The age of intellect. 6. The…
Read MoreCentral High School teams placed first, third in Alabama Stock Market Game
Competing against 259 teams across central Alabama, two Central High School teams placed in the top positions in the Alabama Stock Market Game this year. Central High School senior economics students have been receiving a scholarship to participate in the Alabama Stock Market Game for more than a decade, and although we have had teams…
Read MoreProduce stand open in Rockford
A produce stand in Rockford! Heads up, folks. And conveniently located across from the dollar store and with parking. We need this. And the Cardwell girls that are running it need your support. I am so glad to have a positive shout out for Rockford. This should work well for local gardeners and for…
Read MoreFirst Saturday activities tomorrow
Being truly into our summer, I’d like to remind you that this is National Iced Tea Month, and June 1 was National Cheese Day. Gabriel Burns of Kellyton will be 12 early this month, and my father was born on June 4, 1923. Hopefully you all enjoyed a super Memorial Day weekend and gave plenty of…
Read MoreChoose wisely: Elections have consequences
A friend asked me why I didn’t fully finish my column in the May 20 edition of the paper and, looking back, I guess I didn’t do a good job of bringing it full circle like I said I would. I listed several topics that I said would roll together by the end of…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2022 graduating class of Central High School
It was raining outside, but that did not dampen the mood of the seniors, faculty, family, and friends who came together to celebrate graduation inside Central Gym last week. The Central Honor Guard opened the commencement exercise by posting the colors, followed by Student Government president Raamiah Gaddis leading the…
Read MoreLow voter turnout for Alabama 2022 party primary elections
So the 2022 Alabama party primaries are behind us, and we can now look back to what happened. We have our party nominees and a number of run-offs that will be decided on June 21. One of the underlying stories from that day was voter turnout. There were predictions by the Alabama secretary of…
Read MoreElection results: Most incumbents remain, BOE to have runoff
Political signs have dotted the county’s landscape over the last few months, with even more popping up just before the primary election Tuesday, especially near polling facilities. Photo by Christa Jennings Signs helped remind area residents it was voting day, as well as where to vote. Photo by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings…
Read MoreRockford enjoys Spring Fling
Guests enjoy a prize wheel at Lynn Anne Castleberry’s Bridgeways table, sharing information about the organization and the summer day camp program. Photo by Christa Jennings Paparazzi Jewelry was one vendor with wares available for shoppers to peruse during Rockford’s Spring Fling. Photo by Christa Jennings Numerous area residents and guests…
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