Introducing Diego: New jaguar at Birmingham Zoo
Special to the News Diego, a striking male jaguar, has arrived at the Birmingham Zoo and can now officially be seen in his outdoor habitat in the Primates/South America Building. Diego replaces Khan, the previous jaguar, who went to the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Fla., as part of the Jaguar Species Survival Plan (SSP).This…
Read MoreBreaking news: Alexander City pedestrian killed in hit and run
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, has claimed the life of an Alexander City man. Jerry L. Partee, 57, who was the pedestrian, was fatally injured when an unknown vehicle struck him while he was standing in the roadway. Partee was…
Read MoreAgencies share information at Conservation in Coosa event
By Christa Jennings Area agencies attended the Conservation in Coosa County event last Thursday afternoon to help spread awareness of their services and resources, sharing handouts and goodies with those who attended. While some federal agencies had to cancel and were unable to participate because of the government shutdown, seven agencies participated in…
Read MoreCongratulations to Central band for receiving top tier trophies at competition
Special to the News Congratulations to the Pride of Coosa County band who received the Best in Class trophies at Saturday’s Chief Ladega Marching Invitational Competition. The band received Best in Class trophies for each category, drum major, band, percussion, color guard, and majorette. Thank you to color guard sponsor Katie Martin and band director Daryl Ingram…
Read MoreInclusion matters!
Special to the News Central’s Life Skills class has been invited to be a part of many science labs this year taught by Mr. Mitchell. So far our students have learned about germs and their transmission, they have made cheese (it was tasty), and they have tested a variety of foods to determine…
Read MoreCentral students build leadership skills at Alabama Joint Leadership Development Conference
Special to the News Coosa County Career Tech Center students recently attended the Career and Technical Student Organization Alabama Joint Leadership Development Conference, or JLDC, in Birmingham. The conference prepares students for the workforce by providing leadership training, developing employability skills and exposing them to career opportunities. The JLDC specifically aims to build a college and…
Read MoreLocal youth fares well at Fall Sheep Show
Norfolk Southern grants $25,000 to Alabama Trails Foundation in support of making Pinhoti Trail a safer place
Special to the News Alabama Trails Foundation is proud to announce it has received a $25,000 grant from Norfolk Southern through its Thriving Communities Grant Program. The funding will support the U.S. Highway 78 bridge crossing, helping to create a stronger trail system within Alabama by making the Pinhoti Trail crossing a safer place. This grant…
Read MoreEquality VFD lodge hall getting facelift
Forecast says we can get rain this Sunday. How many are going to be like me and get some seed in the ground? I really need to get some cover crops started, as well as over seed my lawn. So Saturday I hope to be scattering some seeds in hope that Sunday’s rain will…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
October 19 Everyone is invited to the Fourteenth Pastoral Appreciation honoring Rev. Lorenzo and Sis. Dianne Caldwell of The Almighty God Baptist Church in Goodwater on Sunday, October 19, at 2:30 p.m. Theme: I Timothy 5:17-18. Guest speaker: Rev. David Staples, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Barfield. Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!”…
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