Area News
CPC learns about infant, early childhood mental health consultations
By Christa Jennings The September meeting of the Coosa County Children’s Policy Council saw multiple agencies come together for updates, events and to hear more about services available for infant and early childhood mental health. Guest speaker Maegan Williams Pope, an infant and early childhood mental health consultant with the Alabama Department of…
Read MoreBoE approves budget for new fiscal year
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following two budget hearings this month, the Board of Education unanimously approved the Board’s budget for fiscal year 2027. Chief School Financial Officer Cheri Wright first presented the budget during a budget hearing at a called Board meeting on September 3. The final budget hearing was held during a…
Read More2026 Homecoming festivities display Cougar Pride
Special to the News The 2026 Central Homecoming festivities were enjoyed by students, parents, community members, and alumni who set-up tailgating tents for game day in the end zone. Friday afternoon’s parade; enjoyed by both elementary and high school students, as well as visitors; was led by the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office. The parade included the football…
Read MoreGov. Ivey calls on Alabamians to get out, enjoy God’s country; celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day, Public Lands Day
Special to the News Yesterday Gov. Kay Ivey encouraged all Alabamians to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day and National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, by participating in outdoor recreation on public lands located throughout the state, including wildlife management areas (WMAs), state public fishing lakes, Forever Wild lands, state parks,…
Read MoreCrash leads to arrest of Munford man for leaving scene
Special to the News A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7 a.m. Monday, September 14, has resulted in the arrest of a Munford man on a felony charge. Joesph T. Newborn Jr., 31, of Munford, was the driver of the 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup, which was struck by the 2015 Lexus IS250C driven…
Read MoreSept. 14-20, 2026
Jail population: 36 inmates Males: 29 Females: 7 ARRESTS On September 14, Deputy Brown arrested Bradley Jacob Vann, of Goodwater, on the charges of Criminal Mischief 3rd and Criminal Trespassing 3rd. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail on a $2,000 bond. On September 15, Deputy Payton arrested Stormie Nichole Bobo, of Goodwater,…
Read MoreFive silent symptoms of ovarian cancer
Strong Women… Strong Community By Dr. Teresa Boitano Gynecologist Oncologist Assistant Professor UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology As with other cancers, the earlier the diagnosis of ovarian cancer is given, the greater the chance can be for a good outcome. However, an early diagnosis can be hard to achieve as most women have…
Read MoreMACS arrests two following shooting in Montgomery
Special to the News On Wednesday, Sept. 16, at approximately 10:45 a.m. special agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit were actively patrolling in the area of Monticello Drive in Montgomery when officers heard gunfire nearby. Special agents converged to the area and located a male…
Read MoreThe kid who peed on me
It’s been years since I swam in the Gulf. And I mean really jogged into the surf, hurled myself into the breakers, and let other, much younger swimmers pee on me. At least that’s exactly what the little swimmer next to me was doing. We were both swimming in the same crystal-blue Gulf water,…
Read MoreKellyton man arrested for domestic violence
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton man was arrested Wednesday on two charges related to domestic violence. On Wednesday, September 16, Deputy Kelley responded to the Kellyton area for a welfare check. Dispatch advised him that there was a language barrier with the complainant. Kelley arrived on the scene and tried to…
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