Congratulations to color guard for receiving Best in Class at competition
Congratulations to the Pride of Coosa County band’s color guard who received a 1-Superior rating, as well as brought home the Best in Class trophy at Saturday’s Phoenix City Invitational Competition. Color guard members include Elizabeth Clark, Shermanee Cox, Madison Hamilton, Jayden Melton, and Elizabeth Moore. Thank you to color guard sponsor Katie Martin and band director…
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“God help us,” the old man in the nursing home muttered. He was watching TV, sitting in his big, comfy, pleather chair. A plate of untouched food sat on his hospital tray. The carrots were cold. The turkey had gone to be with Jesus hours ago. The TV was showing footage of…
Read MoreCentral football enjoying third consecutive win during Homecoming game
The Central Cougars faced off against the Saks Wildcats for their Homecoming game, and it seemed like the Wildcats did not have a chance. The Cougars led in the first quarter with a score of 8 to 6 after #1 Javon Thomas had a 60-yard kick off return for a touchdown. But it was in the…
Read MoreEquality VFD fundraiser tomorrow
Our livestock guardian dogs are adjusting very well. They have stopped leaving the yard, even when chasing a predator from the yard this week. They are putting on weight, and their coats look much better, but I still need to groom them. Well after rolling in a rain puddle, I need to give them…
Read MorePumpkin Patch event at Kelly’s Crossroads tomorrow
It’s October! October is traditionally one of the driest months of the year. We are already starting the month with a deficit in rainfall, with possibilities low for rainfall for the month. While the Alabama Forestry Commission has not issued a “no burn” ban, please be careful if you must do any outside fires.…
Read MoreNinth grade world history students simulate the Columbian Exchange
As students completed their section on European colonization of the Americas, they took their lesson outside to simulate the Columbian Exchange. The Columbian Exchange was the global transfer of food, plants, animals, and diseases between the western and eastern hemispheres as a result of Columbus bringing the first European settlers to the Americas. Each student was in charge of a…
Read MoreExecution carried out for Geoffrey Todd West
Special to the News The execution of Alabama death row inmate Geoffrey Todd West was carried out by nitrogen hypoxia on September 25, at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore. He was pronounced deceased by a physician at 6:22 p.m. On September 24, West had eight visitors and two phone calls. On…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces indictment of former Huntsville Crime Stoppers coordinator
Special to the News Last Friday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of Charles Nathan Nickelson, former Huntsville Area Crime Stoppers coordinator and Huntsville police officer. Nickelson, 60, of Madison County, was indicted on one count of using his official position for personal gain. The indictment alleges that Nickelson intentionally used his position to obtain…
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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 2-4 Marble Valley Volunteer Fire Department will host its 12th Annual…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday 10/6/2025 Tuesday 10/7/2025 Wednesday 10/8/2025 Thursday 10/9/2025 Friday 10/10/2025 Breakfast: Bagel and Cream Cheese or Cereal or Poptarts(2) Lunch: Beef A Roni, Green Beans OR Sack Lunch OR Chef Salad After School: Cheeseburger, Cheezit, Carrot Sticks CES/CHS: Book fair ends Breakfast: Cinnamon Bun (1) or Cereal or Poptarts (2) Lunch: Hot Dog,…
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