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November Commission meeting audio
Audio of the November 11, 2026, County Commission meeting: The article covering this meeting is available here.
Read MoreCommission begins new term
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following a swearing-in ceremony held Wednesday morning, the County Commission held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting November 11, officially beginning a new term in office. Judge of Probate Richard Dean administered the oath of office to the Commission as a group prior to the Commission’s regular…
Read MoreCoosa voters lean Republican in general election
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The unofficial results for Tuesday’s general election are in, and more registered voters opted to skip the election than those who cast ballots. However, of the county’s 46.89 voter turnout, Coosa County leaned Republican. In contested races, at the county level unofficial results reflect Republican Party candidates…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen announces unofficial general election results are available online
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, announced on Wednesday that the unofficial election results from every Alabama county for the November 3 general election were posted on the secretary of state’s website at www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Alabama voters deserve timely access to election results, and I am pleased that unofficial results from all…
Read MoreExtension does that: Tree grant approval with workforce development opportunity
Special to the News Submitted by Dr. Shannon Davis In late 2025 the Goodwater Youth Development Center, the Goodwater Mayor’s Office and the Coosa County Extension office partnered to apply for the Green Up Alabama Tree Grant. In 2026 the grant was approved. Even with a rainy Wednesday morning, more than 20…
Read MoreCentral closes football season with two additional wins
Special to the News Central Coosa won their last two season games, maintaining their four-win record for the season. The Cougars breezed past the Horseshoe Bend Generals with a score of 44-14. Senior Zavion Abston scored a touchdown with a pass from senior Javon Thomas, after running 48 yards. Thomas, as a wide receiver, ran…
Read MoreCentral High School PTO sponsored Pumpkin Contest winners announced
Special to the News Students and staff recently voted by secret ballot on the pictures of the pumpkins submitted by students for the annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest sponsored by the Central High School PTO. Congratulations to first place winner seventh grader Delaney Lopez, who won $25 and a candy bag with her Pretty Pink Ghosts pumpkin. The second place winner was ninth grader MaryAnn Ward,…
Read MoreCentral’s youngest scientists learning in labs both inside, outside
Special to the News At Central Elementary School, third graders, led by their science teacher Mrs. Compher, contrasted the dissolving rates of candy pumpkins in water, milk, vinegar, and oil after writing their hypotheses. The third graders also enjoyed the variety of outdoor learning centers around the campus as they went on a nature scavenger hunt…
Read MoreEastaboga woman killed in crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, has claimed the life of an Eastaboga woman. Teresa D. Shell, 35, was fatally injured when the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan she was driving struck a 2001 Peterbilt 330 tow truck. Shell was pronounced deceased at the…
Read MoreRegistration open for celebration of Year of Trails
Special to the News Registration is now open for the Trails of Alabama: 2026 Celebration of the Year of Trails, which is set for November 18 in Prattville. Coffee and lunch will be provided for the event. The Alabama Trails Foundation, alongside the Alabama Tourism Department, will have several exciting reveals and awards, along…
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