Area News
Pines, Poets, Plein Air: Poet spotlight
Special to the News Everyone is invited to join others for an event this Sunday, October 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. as Flagg Mountain hosts Pines, Poets and Plein Air. This free program will feature artists, writers and naturalists as they share information and interpret the mountain’s ecology and natural history. Pines,…
Read MoreC.O.A.C.H. hosts successful Memorial Quilt Walk
Photos submitted Special to the News The weather was beautiful, but the many quilts on display at the Memorial Quilt Walk held Sunday, October 8, were even more beautiful. More than 160 quilts were on display at Edgewood Plantation for visitors to observe the artful composition of fabric pieces and colorful designs.…
Read More30 years ago in CCN history
By Christa Jennings With Central Coosa schools celebrating homecoming this week, it seems fitting to look back at homecoming highlights from 30 years ago while celebrating three decades of “The Coosa County News.” The October 21, 1993, edition of the newspaper reported that Central High School’s 1993-1994 Homecoming Queen was Shemekia Tuck, with…
Read MorePublic state surplus property online auction begins tomorrow
Special to the News Laptops, office furniture, vehicles, boats, and even some vending machines are among the lots up for bid in the next online state surplus property auction starting this Saturday, October 21. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is hosting the online auction…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen purchases GIS services for all Alabama counties
Special to the News Secretary of State Wes Allen announced on Tuesday that his office provided Geographical Information System (GIS) services for the purpose of districting voters and administering elections in all 67 Alabama counties. “Utilizing GIS for voter district assignment and precinct assignment is highly accurate when compared to paper mapping and drawing,” said…
Read MoreOctober 9-15, 2023
Jail population as of October 16: 41 inmates Males: 36 Females: 5 ARRESTS On October 13, Deputy Scott arrested Lagari Bernard Thomas, a resident of Alexander City, for Failure to Appear in Court and Obstruction of Governmental Operations. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail on a $2,500 bond and $435 cash…
Read MoreHonoring one who gave his all
October is almost gone, and we are fast approaching November and the beginning of celebrations of numerous holidays and events. Some happy, some funny and some somber. November 1 is All Saints Day. Different religions and cultures celebrate this day in many ways. Some remember the saints for which there is no special day,…
Read MoreTornado cleanup efforts continue
Approximately 20 people with Highlands Disaster Response, the response team with Church of the Highlands, lend their hands in helping with ongoing cleanup efforts in the Equality area following the devastating long-term effects of the January 12 tornado. Photo by Christa Jennings Once work was complete, before leaving the area Highlands Disaster Response…
Read MoreTwo Goodwater firefighters receive promotions
Firefighters James Dawson, left, and Jimmie Braun are promoted to firefighter/EMT during a badge pinning ceremony. Photo submitted Some of the members of Goodwater Volunteer Fire Department, pictured from left, Chief/AEMT Elmore Unbehant, EMT Elizabeth Caldwell, Assistant Chief/EMT Jake Gokey, former Chief/Paramedic Alan Wingfield, firefighter/EMT James Dawson, firefighter/EMT Jimmie Braun, and Captain/AEMT Brian Ward.…
Read MoreWetumpka woman arrested on drug charges
Isabelle Irene Hall By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A young woman from Wetumpka was arrested last Tuesday on drug-related charges stemming from a five-month-old case. On April 27, the Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call regarding a stolen vehicle in the Equality area. Upon law enforcement officers responding to the scene, they…
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