Driven to Drive Right: Helping Alabama teens build safer habits
ALEA participates in National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 19–25 Special to the News This Teen Driver Safety Week, observed October 19–25, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is encouraging families across the state to help young drivers build safer habits from the start. Under the theme “Driven to Drive Right,” ALEA is…
Read MoreUltimate Angler Championship proves Guntersville best bass lake
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources The top bass anglers in the nation converged on Lake Guntersville recently to showcase what is arguably the best bass fishing lake in the nation. After three days of competition, without dissent, the anglers who competed in the Ultimate Angler Championship agreed that…
Read MoreCentral band, cheer, football programs celebrate Senior Night with a win
The celebration started pre-game as Central recognized 18 seniors from the band, cheer and football programs. Taniyah Riley, Makayla Murray and Adri Walker, who volunteered in the band concession and the gate, escorted each other. Kayla Harris, who has been a member of the Pride of Coosa County band for two years, was escorted by her mother and…
Read MoreAlabama’s economic success will continue with Port of Mobile upgrade
Alabama continues to rank as one of the top 10 states in the nation for its success in drawing companies to the state to do business. There are a lot of reasons the state has been so successful in economic development, such as top notch workforce training and a competitive business incentives program. When it…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We are beginning with the study of the life of Judas Iscariot as we study his struggles during his walk with Jesus. This class will be held every Wednesday beginning September 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship Church, located at 8780 Coosa Co. Rd. 56, Weogufka, 35183.…
Read MoreNew quilting group in the works
So a Facebook request in the Equality page has led to a new quilting group for all interested in quilting to gather and learn and grow in all things quilting. I have held the initial meeting to discuss how and when we should proceed as a group. The request started with a new quilter,…
Read MoreAARP Alabama urges Medicare beneficiaries to review coverage during open enrollment
Special to the News AARP Alabama reminds Medicare beneficiaries that Medicare Open Enrollment is now underway and runs through December 7. This is the annual opportunity for individuals to review their current Medicare coverage and make changes to ensure their health and financial needs are met in the coming year. During Open Enrollment, beneficiaries…
Read MoreSen. Tuberville advocates for forest owners during ag meeting
Special to the News On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced an amendment to the Fix Our Forests Act during a U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee (Ag) business meeting. His amendment consists of the bill text of the Disaster Reforestation Act, which would help landowners recover from the loss of timber after natural disasters. Currently, forest…
Read MoreBusy Sunday, progress made for Historical Society
So thankful for the rain! Hopefully we will get more. It’s so dry and dusty. The leaves are really turning, and driving through the country roads is so pretty. Just drive north of Kelly’s Crossroads on County Road 29 toward Weogufka or on County Road 40 between highways 22 and 9; both are so…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
October 25 Boo Bash Bingo will be held at Bibb Graves Community Center on Saturday, October 25, at 5 p.m. Spooktacular prize drawings throughout the night. Treat Baskets for kids 12 and under. Prizes for best costume for adults and kids. Freaky franks and Monster Mash snacks are available. Bingo cards are just 50 cents…
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