Central baseball continues to rack up wins
Central Cougars cling to victory as Comer nearly erases 7-run deficit By GameChanger Media Despite seeing their 7-run lead whittled down by the end, Central still held off for an 8-6 victory on Monday. Comer closed the gap by scoring on a single, a single, a double, and a line out. Central…
Read MoreThe woman who heard the light
The year was 1939. The month was September. Only days after World War II broke out. The woman was so moved to tears when she read the headlines of war in the papers. Her first thought was, “Another war?” She was 59 years old. She’d already survived one World War in her lifetime. Now another?…
Read MoreThe old plank road
Porch Talk: Coosa County Stories Coosa Co. Historical Society Note: This is excerpted from a talk by Mrs. Carolyn Luttrell to the Coosa County Historical Society on January 16, 1973. There has been much written and said about the Central Plank Road, and it was an unusual undertaking, but we are prone to lose…
Read MoreYoung Millbrook man dies in Rockford crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, has claimed the life of a Millbrook man. Keith T. Young, 19, was fatally injured when the 2007 Honda Accord that he was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned. Young was not using a seat belt at the…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen’s statement on Alabama Legislature’s final passage of HB 95
Special to the News On Tuesday, Secretary of State Wes Allen released the following statement after the state Legislature’s final passage of House Bill 95. “Today, the Alabama Legislature passed HB 95, a bill that requires audits after state and county elections. I have always supported election transparency. I voted for post-election audits…
Read MoreBREAKING: Young Millbrook man killed in Coosa County crash this morning
Special to the News Editor’s note: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency sent a revised press release with corrections to what information was originally sent. The below reflects the updated information. A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, has claimed the life of a Millbrook man. Keith T. Young, 19, was fatally injured…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – March 2026
Audio of the Rockford Town Council meeting held March 17, 2026: For the article covering this meeting, click here.
Read MoreRockford adopts resolution honoring Shaw, Scarbrough
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During last Tuesday’s meeting, the Rockford Town Council unanimously approved and adopted a resolution honoring Raymond Shaw Jr. and Charles Lewis Scarbrough for their significant contributions and dedication in preserving and maintaining The Old Rockford School. The town recently acquired the old school property on County Road 18,…
Read MoreCentral FCCLA members are National Qualifiers
Special to the News Coosa County Schools is excited to recognize three outstanding Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FFCLA) members from Central High School who have qualified to compete at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference this summer. The FCCLA National Leadership Conference will be held in Washington, D.C., where students from…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces approval of final BEAD broadband proposal, awards $460 million to expand access to high-speed internet
Coosa County included in Windstream funding Special to the News On Monday Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the state’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program proposal, which will provide high-speed internet service for all remaining eligible locations in Alabama, has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). With approval,…
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