Raccoon, fox in two areas of East Alabama confirmed positive for rabies
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is urging people to keep their pets vaccinated against rabies after a raccoon in Lee County and a fox in Elmore County tested positive for rabies. On May 1, the raccoon was spotted acting strangely near Auburn, and the fox emerged from a wooded…
Read MoreHoping for locally owned, small businesses
Jenny’s General should have a new roof by June. I was excited to hear that my guy can start working on it very soon, which is very exciting for me. A building doesn’t last very long without a good roof to keep out the rain, or a good foundation. Well, the foundation here is…
Read MoreThe day I wiggled out of a traffic ticket
I’ve wanted to revisit my master’s thesis and share the story of an Alabama confederate chaplain and Presbyterian pastor. The name “Petrie” is honored at Auburn University since the chaplain’s son brought football to the college in 1892. A state history periodical gave the go-ahead, so I planned a day at the college archives last…
Read MoreCCCTC hosts Be Pro Be Proud mobile unit
The Coosa County Career Tech Center (CCCTC) recently hosted the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile. This was an opportunity for our students in eighth through twelfth grades to tour the Be Pro Be Proud mobile unit, where they gained valuable exposure to high demand careers through hands-on, interactive simulators. This experience allowed students to explore a variety…
Read MoreThe Pride of Coosa County band performs spring concert
Central Elementary Beginner Band and Central High School Concert Band recently performed their Spring Concert under the direction of Darryl Ingram. The concert was emceed by former drum major, Corrie Haynes, who is majoring in music education at Faulkner University, as well as performing with the Faulkner University Marching Eagles. Haynes started by introducing the Beginner Band who played three songs…
Read MoreBe careful what you allow in
As Christians, it is important to routinely examine ourselves to see whether we are living in the faith, or if we are allowing things to creep in that hinder our spirituality. We do the same with our vehicles at times. There is nothing wrong with a routine maintenance check to ensure everything is in…
Read MoreCongratulations to Central High School’s top academic seniors
Obituaries
Shelia Kay Tinney Shelia peacefully passed away on April 18, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Montgomery, Ala. The family would like to thank the staff for the great care she received there. Shelia was born to, and preceded in death by, her parents, Leroy M. Tinney and Ineller Tinney Culver; and her loving stepfather, Lois…
Read MoreCommission conducts interviews, makes two hires
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its April meeting, after conducting standard business the County Commission continued its meeting with interviews starting at 11 a.m. In total, the Commission interviewed four applicants for the county administrator position, to fill the vacancy left with former County Administrator Amy Gilliland’s contract having ended April 24.…
Read MoreDillon Adams asking for your support on May 19 for County Commission District 5
Primary day is decision day Special to the News My name is Dillon Adams, and I’m proud to call the District 5 community my home. Like many of you, my roots run deep here – this is where I grew up. I’ve built my life, raised my family and learned the value of hard…
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