Westwater Resources reports full year, fourth quarter 2025 results
Advances Kellyton, Coosa to establish U.S. supply of battery-grade graphite Special to the News Late last month Westwater Resources Inc. an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Key Highlights: Kellyton progress – Continued investment throughout 2025 in the Kellyton Graphite Plant…
Read MoreGoodwater’s new leadership steps into action
Special to the News News from Goodwater With the start of a new generation of leadership in Goodwater, led by Mayor Karleyun Lauderdale, the town is beginning to take action on some long-overdue projects. One of the new administration’s first goals has been the clean up and removal of the town’s dilapidated structures.…
Read MoreDonations pour in for family of Millbrook 19-year-old killed in Coosa crash
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following a wreck that tragically claimed the life of a 19 year old from Millbrook, there has been an outpouring of love and support as donations have poured in for his family via a GoFundMe campaign. The GoFundMe was created following the death of 19-year-old Keith Young, who died…
Read MoreCandidate Fair to be held April 11
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Republican Party is hosting a Candidate Fair tomorrow in Rockford, allowing voters the opportunity to meet the candidates, ask questions and learn more about the issues they care about most. The event will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Old Rockford School, located…
Read MoreCentral High School holds third nine-weeks awards celebration, ceremony
Students who received awards for Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance were treated to a celebration of pizza, cake and punch courtesy of SGA before going to the third nine-weeks Awards Ceremony. Thank you to Ms. Phillips for getting us a special deal on the pizza, Dr. Watson for picking up the pizzas and counselor Wade…
Read MoreIs the church after your money?
Jim came to see me with a message from the finance committee he chaired. The group met when I was with another group, so I missed their meeting. I’d begun to use cards for Sunday guests that were actually envelopes. The simple message on the envelopes was “Please use my gift as an expression…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Alabama’s education savings account program – the CHOOSE Act – had a record number of applicants in its second year. The application officially closed at midnight on March 31 with almost 49,000 students applying. Throughout her tenure, Ivey has and will continue to…
Read MoreChurch Briefs:
Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We have now started a study on “Revelation.” Join us for class held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship Church, located at 8780 Coosa Co. Rd. 56, Weogufka, 35183. For questions please call 256-391-7353 or email patgaither278@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome!
Read MoreDon’t Drop it, Alabama: ALEA joins PALS in statewide push to keep roads clean
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is once again partnering with Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS) and organizations across the state to support the annual “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” spring cleanup campaign. Throughout the month of April, the initiative encourages Alabamians to take an active role in…
Read MoreTynlee Best drives five runners home in Lady Cougars victory over Winterboro
Special to the News By GameChanger Media Tynlee Best drove in five runs on three hits to lead Central past Winterboro 27-6. Best hit a home run in the third, scoring three; hit a sacrifice fly in the first, scoring one; and singled in the second, scoring one. Central jumped out to the lead in…
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