Area News
Alumni association to host 2026 Fun Run, Walk-a-Thon
Special to the News Save the date; May 30, at 8 a.m.; as the Coosa County Training School/J.D. Thompson High School Fun Run/Walk-a-Thon is the place you need to be. The event, named in honor of Mrs. Chlora K. May, is the perfect health and wellness activity for family and friends. Enjoy the fresh…
Read MoreParents, students enjoy Literacy Everywhere! community nights
Special to the News Ed’s on Main in Goodwater and the Weogufka Family Worship Center were the sites for the first two of three community literacy events sponsored by Literacy Everywhere! The literacy skill that is the focus of the events is reading aloud. Mrs. Masters modeled reading with expression by reading the…
Read MoreRemains identified as missing Sylacauga man
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Remains found last month have now been positively identified as Shannon Lee Morris, a Sylacauga man who had been missing since May. As reported previously, Morris, a 35-year-old Black male, was reported missing from Sylacauga on May 25. Initially the Sylacauga Police Department oversaw the case and investigation. However,…
Read MoreCentral Cougar baseball program celebrates senior night
Special to the News The Central Cougar baseball program celebrated their seniors at their season closing game last Tuesday. The pre-game ceremony started by recognizing the senior press box operator Caden Miller, who has volunteered with the Cougar baseball program for four years. Caden will be attending Jefferson State to earn his lineman certification. We then recognized our…
Read MoreHigh blood pressure in pregnancy
Strong Women… Strong Community monthly column By Dr. Rachel Sinkey UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology High blood pressure during pregnancy is common and treatable. It is important to know the signs to keep you and your baby safe. What are the 2 main types of high blood pressure in pregnancy? Chronic…
Read MoreApril 20-26, 2026
Jail population as of April 26: 27 inmates Males: 21 Females: 6 ARRESTS On April 21, Deputy Kelley arrested Connor James Miller, a citizen of Clanton, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On April 22, Deputy Brown arrested Courtney…
Read MoreConservation contest winners
The students of Central Elementary School and Central High School have been busy learning about the importance of soil. They created posters for the Coosa County Conservation District’s annual poster contest. This year’s theme was “Soil. Where It All Begins.” The posters were outstanding. We are thankful to Janice Kilgore at the Conservation office for…
Read MoreThe people who drive us
My Uber driver is in her mid-30s, and she is friendly. She is driving us to our hotel, and we are stuck in gridlock traffic. There is a network of tattoos adorning her limbs. As she drives, I notice a thumbprint tattoo on her neck. I ask about this tattoo. First she doesn’t reply. Then…
Read More“Alex City Outlook” names Central’s Richard Bell Boys Basketball Coach of the Year for second consecutive year
Congratulations to Central High School boys basketball coach Richard Bell for being named “The Alexander City Outlook’s” Coach of the Year once again. The March 26 article by Samuel Higgs in the “Alex City Outlook” credits Bell with taking his team to the playoffs for a third year in a row. As noted in…
Read MorePrimary elections to be held next month
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Primary elections are just under a month away, and sample ballots for the Democratic and Republican Party primaries are now available in the probate office of the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford. In addition to federal, state and local offices, the primaries include two statewide amendments for…
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