Area News
Donations pour in for family of Millbrook 19-year-old killed in Coosa crash
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following a wreck that tragically claimed the life of a 19 year old from Millbrook, there has been an outpouring of love and support as donations have poured in for his family via a GoFundMe campaign. The GoFundMe was created following the death of 19-year-old Keith Young, who died…
Read MoreCandidate Fair to be held April 11
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Republican Party is hosting a Candidate Fair tomorrow in Rockford, allowing voters the opportunity to meet the candidates, ask questions and learn more about the issues they care about most. The event will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Old Rockford School, located…
Read MoreCentral High School holds third nine-weeks awards celebration, ceremony
Students who received awards for Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance were treated to a celebration of pizza, cake and punch courtesy of SGA before going to the third nine-weeks Awards Ceremony. Thank you to Ms. Phillips for getting us a special deal on the pizza, Dr. Watson for picking up the pizzas and counselor Wade…
Read MoreDon’t Drop it, Alabama: ALEA joins PALS in statewide push to keep roads clean
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is once again partnering with Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS) and organizations across the state to support the annual “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” spring cleanup campaign. Throughout the month of April, the initiative encourages Alabamians to take an active role in…
Read MoreTynlee Best drives five runners home in Lady Cougars victory over Winterboro
Special to the News By GameChanger Media Tynlee Best drove in five runs on three hits to lead Central past Winterboro 27-6. Best hit a home run in the third, scoring three; hit a sacrifice fly in the first, scoring one; and singled in the second, scoring one. Central jumped out to the lead in…
Read MoreThe atheists of 250 A.D.
The year is 250 A.D. It’s Good Friday. Although, technically, there is no “Good Friday.” Not for another hundred years. Tonight, all people who follow “The Way” meet underground. They have to. Followers of The Way are being martyred left and right. They can’t afford to expose themselves and get beheaded. They have…
Read MoreMarch 30 – April 5, 2026
Total jail population as of April 5: 30 Males: 23 Females: 7 ARRESTS On March 30, Deputy Kelley arrested Shannon Doughlas Rudd, a citizen of Estaboga, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail awaiting trial. On April 1, Chief Hammond arrested Zharia Danae…
Read MoreWellness events successful with bubble bike, relays, wellness vendors
Special to the News Submitted by Dr. Shannon Davis Coosa County Extension director The Coosa County Extension Office, in partnership with the Goodwater Youth Development Center under direction of Sharonna Hayes, hosted the second annual Coosa Spring Wellness Event. On March 26 and 27, more than 100 attendees and vendors participated at…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office assists in Clay County drug bust
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Sheriff’s Office was able to assist the Clay County Sheriff’s Office in a drug bust last week that resulted in the arrests of two individuals and the seizure of multiple firearms, narcotics, paraphernalia, and more. Clay County contacted the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreCentral SGA member interviews Goodwater mayor
Special to the News Central SGA member Christopher Prowell took a segue from his interviews with candidates for the 2026 general election to interview recently elected Goodwater Mayor Karleyun Lauderdale. By Christopher Prowell Lauderdale is setting an ambitious agenda for the city, focusing on modernizing infrastructure, revitalizing downtown and building stronger connections with…
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