Central High School retires professional basketball player Xavier Moon’s jersey
Special to the News Xavier Moon recently left Coosa County to continue his professional basketball career, but before he departed for Canada a ceremony was held at the Belyeu Gymnasium to retire his #22 Central High School jersey during a recent home basketball game. Xavier graduated from Central High School in 2013. Some…
Read MorePrayer House children’s Christmas gift project “an amazing success”
Special to the News Two retired Coosa County school teachers and Parents as Teachers home educators Jo Ann Shealey and Sheryl Borden made their hearts’ desire a reality as they partnered with the Prayer House and those who were willing to share their dream of providing 25 children with clothing, shoes, toys, and teaching/learning games…
Read MoreNicole Jones Wadsworth qualifies for lieutenant governor on first day of Republican qualifying
Special to the News Nicole Jones Wadsworth officially qualified Monday morning at the Alabama Republican Party headquarters in Hoover as a candidate for lieutenant governor, filing on the first day of qualifying, January 5. Businessperson Nicole Jones Wadsworth said from day one, her campaign has been focused on a policy-oriented, results-driven agenda to…
Read MoreRep. Rogers announces re-election campaign
Special to the News Rep. Mike Rogers, chair of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after filing qualifying paperwork to run for reelection in 2026. “I want to thank the constituents of Alabama’s third district for their continued faith in me to represent them in Washington. I’d also like to thank…
Read MoreSupport, shop local
Boy we have ended one year and started another with many people being sick from some type of illness. Some have the flu, some have pneumonia, some respiratory issues, and some stomach issues. Whatever it is I’m ready for it all to be gone. Here’s hoping everyone will get well soon so we can…
Read MoreGov. Ivey to deliver state of the state address on January 13
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday that she will deliver her ninth state of the state address to the Alabama Legislature and her fellow Alabamians on Tuesday, January 13, at 6 p.m. Central Standard Time. At the invitation of the Alabama House of Representatives, Ivey will deliver her address…
Read MoreStrong turnout marks first 24 hours of Republican qualifying for 2026 elections
Special to the News The Alabama Republican Party announced Wednesday that 187 individuals qualified to run for office as Republicans within the first 24 hours of qualifying opening for the 2026 election cycle, signaling strong enthusiasm and engagement ahead of the primary elections. Republican qualifying officially opened Monday morning and will remain open through Friday, January…
Read MoreDec. 29, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026
Jail population as of Jan. 4: 41 inmates Males: 32 Females: 9 ARRESTS On December 29, Deputy Kelley arrested Christopher Michael Palmer, a citizen of Weogufka, on the charge of Domestic Violence 3rd. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On December 30, Sgt. Ward arrested Robert Lee…
Read MoreThe marriage crisis
Marriages are down 60 percent since the ‘70s. Divorce rates are soaring. And the “New York Times” reported that more 40-year-olds are choosing to live alone than ever before. Another recent survey of U.S. high-schoolers showed that the percentage of twelfth graders who have ever dated has fallen 85 percent since the ‘80s. It…
Read MoreObituaries
Randall Burl Jones Funeral service for Mr. Randall Burl Jones, 70, of Equality, was Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the First Baptist Church Alexander City. Dr. Steve King officiated. Burial followed in the New Harmony Cemetery-Equality. Randall Burl Jones, 70 of Equality, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Birmingham with his family at…
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