Area News
Efforts continue to save former Extension building
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer During Wednesday morning’s County Commission meeting, the Historical Society once again made a plea for saving the old Extension office building, this time presenting the Commission with signed petitions. Sheila Ward, president of the Historical Society, addressed the Commission on behalf of the society and the “many citizens who…
Read MoreAudio of Nov. 12 Commission meeting
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Read MoreCentral Coosa Schools honors veterans in program, classroom education activities
Special to the News Students, staff, community members, but most importantly, veterans attended the Coosa County Schools’ annual program to honor our veterans Monday, under the direction of Central Elementary School (CES) principal Kara Forbus. The program was a collaborative effort of students and staff and was emceed by CES sixth grade students. The program opened with the recitation of the “Pledge of Allegiance,” followed…
Read MoreLocal youth participate in fifth Shop for a Veteran
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The fifth annual Shop for a Veteran was another success, with Kaden and Carter Tindall continuing their tradition of spreading joy to veterans at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home. The Tindall brothers have been spearheading the veterans drive for five years now, and each year they recruit friends and…
Read MoreCES kindergartners enjoy fall field trip to Penton Farms
Special to the News On Monday, November 3, Central Elementary kindergarten students went on their fall field trip to the Pumpkin Patch at Penton Farms in Verbena. Students were able to learn at the petting zoo, pumpkin patch, corn pits, and a learning barn. Students also enjoyed the wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, which…
Read MoreWestwater Resources announces strategic update
Westwater secures $55 million in capital funding since mid-2025 Special to the News Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and critical minerals company that is focused on developing battery-grade natural graphite, recently announced a strategic update. On November 3, FCA US LLC, which is a subsidiary of Stellantis N.V., unexpectedly terminated its Binding Offtake Agreement…
Read MoreProtect & Serve Review: Nov. 14, 2025
November 3-9, 2025 Jail population as of November 9: 43 inmates Males: 35 Females: 8 ARRESTS On November 3, Deputy Moeser arrested Deque Manuel Carter, a citizen of Vincent, on the charges of Failure to Appear in court X 4. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail and later released on a court order.…
Read MoreFull November SNAP benefits being released
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received notification yesterday morning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) that the federal government has reopened and that, “State agencies must take immediate steps to ensure households receive their full November allotments promptly.” “It is about time Congress did…
Read MoreGoodwater swears in new mayor, city officers
Special to the News News from Goodwater The swearing in of Goodwater’s newly elected mayor and Town Council members took place on Monday, November 3, in Goodwater’s Community Center. The auditorium was packed with Goodwater residents and visitors bearing witness to the change in the town’s leadership. Karleyun Lauderdale was sworn in as Goodwater’s new…
Read MoreKellyton mayor, Council sworn into office
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The Town of Kellyton held its organizational meeting, swearing in its returning mayor and Town Council members for new four-year terms. Town Clerk Karen Keel administered the oath of office to Mayor Johnny Sharpe and Council members George Camp, Nancy Fuller, Donna Keel, and Missy Kohls. Councilmember Gwen…
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