Qualifying begins Monday for 2026 elections
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The 2026 election cycle is already getting underway, with qualifying to begin Monday and the primary election just four months away. The state executive committees for both the Alabama Democratic and Republican parties established and announced their candidate qualifying dates. Both will begin on Monday, January 5, with the…
Read MoreGenerosity leads to highly successful Shop with the Sheriff
Special to the News Submitted by Jennifer Tindall During the month of December, the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office continued its annual tradition of Shop with the Sheriff. This event was started in order to help Coosa County children and their families during Christmas. During the months of November and December, Coosa County families can…
Read MoreCentral High School, CHS PTO collaborate on Angel Tree program
Special to the News Once again this year, Central High School PTO under the direction of Maressa Ware, and Central High School counselor Misty Wade, collaborated on an Angel Tree for Central High School students. Principal Lee and counselor Wade helped Mrs. Ware identify students who may be in need of a little holiday…
Read MoreCentral Elementary presented Christmas program for family, friends
Special to the News Family and friends of Central Elementary School Coosa County were invited to the Central Elementary School Christmas program directed by Mr. Daryl Ingram before students were released for Christmas break. Kindergarten through fifth grade classes each presented Christmas jingles. The kindergarten classes sang “S-A-N-T-A” and “He’ll be Coming Down the…
Read MoreLocal Farmers Federation honored for excellent efforts
Special to the News After a banner year fraught with battles on Capitol Hill and in weather-worn fields, Alabama farmers celebrated resiliency, resolve and their reliance on a higher power December 7-8 in Montgomery. Themed “Fighting for Farmers,” the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 104th annual meeting welcomed more than 1,300 farmers to the Capital City. …
Read MoreScam alert
Special to the News The Sheriff’s Office would like to caution area residents to be aware of a recent scam. Sheriff Michael Howell stated that there are residents of Coosa County being contacted by people claiming to be with the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office. They are demanding the individual send money to keep from going…
Read MoreA year of results for Alabama families
Op-ed By U.S. Sen. Katie Britt The past year has certainly been a memorable one – and, more importantly, a rewarding one. Beginning the year by leading the Laken Riley Act through the Senate and to President Trump’s desk – and seeing it become the first bill he signed into law in his second term…
Read MoreHappy 2026!
Welcome to a wonderful new year for the next 365 days! From what I am hearing, I’m hoping this will be a year of major changes in our economy with lower taxes, lower interest rates, lower cost of goods and gas, plus larger tax refunds and, possibly, higher wages. We spent Christmas in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon…
Read MoreA look back at Alabama political stories that made headlines in 2025
As we look back at the past year, there were a lot of political stories that made headlines in 2025. Probably the biggest political story from 2025 was the decision by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville to leave his seat in Congress to run to be Alabama governor. With Gov. Kay Ivey term-limited, it was…
Read MoreALGOP to open 2026 candidate qualifying on January 5
Special to the News The Alabama Republican Party will open candidate qualifying for the 2026 election cycle on Monday, January 5, marking the formal start of a campaign season that will determine control of Alabama’s top state and federal offices. Qualifying will begin at 8:30 a.m. and remain open through Friday, January 23, at 5…
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