Planting seeds with Goodwater youth
Children with the Goodwater Youth Development Center’s Summer Camp enjoyed planting seeds last week while enjoying educational activities. The Coosa County Extension office helped lead the activity. Thanks to the Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation District’s donation, youth were able to work in “BeeLinda Bee Pollinators” activity books. As part of the activity and…
Read MoreSecretary of State Wes Allen reminds Alabamians to register to vote before Aug. 11 special primary election
Monday is deadline to register to vote for August election Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, is reminding Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the August 11 special primary election is Monday, July 27. “I encourage all eligible Alabamians living in congressional districts 1, 2, 6, or 7…
Read MoreADPH updates public on cyclosporiasis cases, food safety guidance
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is providing an important update on the ongoing national outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. It is most commonly reported in the U.S. from May through August each year. Domestically acquired cyclosporiasis is typically linked to the consumption…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen reminds Alabamians of absentee voting deadlines ahead of Aug. 11 special primary election
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, reminds Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications for the August 11 special primary election for congressional districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 by Tuesday, August 4. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is…
Read MoreSheila McNeil: If Alabama wins on data centers, Alabama families must win, too
PSC candidate calls for ratepayer protections, regional coordination, community input, accountability Special to the News As the Alabama Public Service Commission develops procedures for reviewing contracts between Alabama Power and large-load data centers, Democratic PSC Place 2 candidate Sheila McNeil is urging the Commission to put Alabama families first by protecting ratepayers,…
Read MoreJuly 13-19, 2026
Jail population as of July 19: 50 inmates Males: 43 Females: 7 ARRESTS On July 13, Deputy Hubbard arrested Christopher Donald Searcy, a resident of Montgomery, on the charge of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $10,000 bond. On July 14, Deputy Payton arrested Coty Wayne…
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July 25 Bibb Graves Community Center’s Family Game Night Bingo will be held Saturday, July 25, starting at 5 p.m. in Millerville. Good food and great prizes. Bingo cards 50 cents each. July 26 The quarterly Historical Society meeting will be held on Sunday, July 26, at 2 p.m. at The Old Rockford School. Our…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces conviction of Thomasville couple for theft from grieving families seeking headstones or memorials
Special to the News On Wednesday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the guilty plea of a Thomasville couple, Anthony Kirven Williams and Teresa Cobb Williams, relating to their business, Williams Granite Memorial. They are convicted for the theft of money from individuals seeking headstones or memorial items for a family member or loved one.…
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Read MoreChurch Briefs
July 26 Unity Fellowship Church, located at 8780 Coosa Co. Rd. 56, Weogufka (GPS: 33.0059942, -86.3391470), established in 1858, will be holding their Homecoming on Sunday, July 26, at 11 a.m. Speaker will be Ray Franklin. Service will be followed with a potluck lunch. Everyone is invited to join us in this annual celebration. …
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