Be prepared to vote Tuesday
Notice: The Mt. Olive voting facility has moved to the new Goodwater Fire Station 3 in Mt. Olive. The 2026 Primary Election is Tuesday, May 19. The Primary Runoff Election will be held June 16. After the primary, Coosa County will have no local, county candidates who will face a runoff on…
Read MoreThe prophet of the Publix parking lot
“Yeah, I got a story for you,” said the old woman in the nursing home. She had midnight skin, dandelion-fuzz hair, and she smoked Newports. Each day she liked to park her wheelchair in the parking lot where she could face the supermarket, and watch all the happy customers walk in and out of Publix.…
Read MoreThe two covenants
According to II Timothy 3:16-17 “All scripture is given by the inspiration of God…” The Bible is our “rule book” (blueprint) by which we are to live. II Peter 1:3 reads, “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness…” One of the most important lessons…
Read MoreSomething uplifting about Coosa County
At the risk of being banished to the political page, I was going to make a disparaging comment about the gun-toting wannabes bashing each other in ads before the upcoming primary. But then I was reminded about something uplifting and beautiful about Coosa County. Boaters are lining up at the put-in spots along Hatchet…
Read MoreCoosa, Clay counties form joint narcotics task force
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Coosa and Clay counties have now joined forces to create a joint task force with a focus on narcotics crimes. Coosa County Sheriff Michael Howell, Clay County Sheriff Henry Lambert and District Attorney for Clay and Coosa counties Joseph Ficquette jointly announced the…
Read MoreRockford salutes Coosa’s veterans with banner program
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Rockford is honoring and saluting Coosa County’s veterans with an opportunity for individuals to purchase banners to be displayed at a summer event and for years to come. The banner program is for past and present military heroes, including living or deceased veterans, those currently…
Read MoreLamar Daugherty announces re-election campaign for Coosa County Commission District 5
Special to the News Lamar Daugherty has officially announced his candidacy for re-election to the Coosa County Commission, District 5, seeking to continue the work he began during his current term serving the citizens of District 5 and all of Coosa County. During his time in office, Daugherty has worked to manage the county responsibly, protect taxpayer dollars…
Read MoreLady Cougar softball honors seniors during post-game ceremony
Special to the News The post-game ceremony celebrated five Lady Cougar senior softball players, including their accomplishments and future plans. Ruby Burks, who has played for five years as an outfielder, was joined by her parents, Chris and Beverly Burks. Hannah Hyatt, who has played for four years as shortstop, was joined by her parents, Jonathan…
Read MoreSeniors savoring last days at Central High
Special to the News Last Friday, May 1, was National Decision Day. Seniors at Central High School represented their post-secondary college, military, or trade decision by wearing a T-shirt depicting their decision. A Wall of Honor banner was displayed where seniors signed their name and wrote their chosen college name, branch of the military,…
Read MoreCHS SGA member Chris Prowell interviews County Commission candidates
By Christopher Prowell Central High School Student Government Association member Christopher Prowell has been conducting interviews with Coosa County Commission candidates recently, following his interviews with other candidates. In last week’s edition, Prowell reported on his interviews with District 4 Commission candidates Matthew Reams and Johnnie Schmidt. In a third interview, Prowell spoke with…
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