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Verse of the Week:

    “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” – Proverbs 16:32

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Central High School announces Students of the Month

  Central High School congratulates Hannah Morales, a seventh grader and daughter of Maria M. Santos, for being named one of October’s Students of the Month. Hannah attends Saint John Apostle Catholic Church and stands out for her responsibility, kindness and excellent work habits. Her favorite subject is life science, where she consistently completes her assignments quickly,…

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Girl on the highway

      A little girl rescued a turtle from a busy highway. This happened yesterday afternoon. Moving a turtle is not a remarkable sight, really. It happens every day, somewhere in the world. Somewhere in the known universe, a rural kid moves a turtle off the highway. I have been that kid myself. Many…

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ADOC Bibb correctional officer arrested on contraband charges

Special to the News   On October 10, the Alabama Department of Corrections reported that on Saturday, October 4, Bibb Correctional Facility staff stopped the introduction of contraband into the facility. Correctional Officer Curtis Green, who resigned his position, attempted to introduce a cell phone, approximately 68 grams of methamphetamine and approximately 7 grams of…

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Oral rabies vaccine distribution begins in northeast, north-central Alabama

Coosa among counties in vaccination area   Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announces that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services program (USDA-WS) is distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) in northeast and north-central Alabama over the next three weeks. This is a continuation of a program designed to reduce…

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Central students participate in Alabama Goes to College Week

  Alabama Goes to College’s Fall Alabama College Application Week was October 6-10. Central High School students participated in classroom guidance lessons throughout the week. In addition, they received individual and small group assistance completing college admissions applications from Central High School Counselor Misty Wade. Each day during the week two colleges and/or universities were featured on…

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October 6-12, 2025

Jail population as of October 12: 46 inmates Males: 36 Females: 10   ARRESTS On October 7, Inv. Ward arrested Alyssa Ann Turner, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Chemical Endangerment of a Child. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $12,500 bond. On October 8, Sgt. Rudd arrested…

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Old Rock Jail only open two more days this season

  These cool mornings definitely feel like fall. It feels so good to sit on the porch in the mornings with a cup of coffee and enjoy the scenery. I don’t get to do it as often as I like, but take advantage when I can. While enjoying the cool mornings with the sunshine, we…

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Community Calendar

October 2025 Notice: Farm Day for October at the Weogufka Center has been canceled. We look forward to seeing you in the spring at Mule Day! Watch the Weogufka Center Facebook page for upcoming events, bingo, fried apple pie sale, and more!   October 18-19 Millerville Trade Day: Third Saturday Weekend Trade Day at Millerville Community Center…

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Could we be witnessing changes to history?

  This week has been one of enormous historical occurrences! We have seen what appears to be a major step into a “potential” peace in the Middle East. I use the word “potential” only because of the past attempts working with many of the countries in that area of the world, but then seeing agreements…

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