Area News
AARP Alabama urges Medicare beneficiaries to review coverage during open enrollment
Special to the News AARP Alabama reminds Medicare beneficiaries that Medicare Open Enrollment is now underway and runs through December 7. This is the annual opportunity for individuals to review their current Medicare coverage and make changes to ensure their health and financial needs are met in the coming year. During Open Enrollment, beneficiaries…
Read MoreIntroducing Diego: New jaguar at Birmingham Zoo
Special to the News Diego, a striking male jaguar, has arrived at the Birmingham Zoo and can now officially be seen in his outdoor habitat in the Primates/South America Building. Diego replaces Khan, the previous jaguar, who went to the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Fla., as part of the Jaguar Species Survival Plan (SSP).This…
Read MoreBreaking news: Alexander City pedestrian killed in hit and run
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, has claimed the life of an Alexander City man. Jerry L. Partee, 57, who was the pedestrian, was fatally injured when an unknown vehicle struck him while he was standing in the roadway. Partee was…
Read MoreAgencies share information at Conservation in Coosa event
By Christa Jennings Area agencies attended the Conservation in Coosa County event last Thursday afternoon to help spread awareness of their services and resources, sharing handouts and goodies with those who attended. While some federal agencies had to cancel and were unable to participate because of the government shutdown, seven agencies participated in…
Read MoreCongratulations to Central band for receiving top tier trophies at competition
Special to the News Congratulations to the Pride of Coosa County band who received the Best in Class trophies at Saturday’s Chief Ladega Marching Invitational Competition. The band received Best in Class trophies for each category, drum major, band, percussion, color guard, and majorette. Thank you to color guard sponsor Katie Martin and band director Daryl Ingram…
Read MoreInclusion matters!
Special to the News Central’s Life Skills class has been invited to be a part of many science labs this year taught by Mr. Mitchell. So far our students have learned about germs and their transmission, they have made cheese (it was tasty), and they have tested a variety of foods to determine…
Read MoreCentral students build leadership skills at Alabama Joint Leadership Development Conference
Special to the News Coosa County Career Tech Center students recently attended the Career and Technical Student Organization Alabama Joint Leadership Development Conference, or JLDC, in Birmingham. The conference prepares students for the workforce by providing leadership training, developing employability skills and exposing them to career opportunities. The JLDC specifically aims to build a college and…
Read MoreLocal youth fares well at Fall Sheep Show
ADOC Bibb correctional officer arrested on contraband charges
Special to the News On October 10, the Alabama Department of Corrections reported that on Saturday, October 4, Bibb Correctional Facility staff stopped the introduction of contraband into the facility. Correctional Officer Curtis Green, who resigned his position, attempted to introduce a cell phone, approximately 68 grams of methamphetamine and approximately 7 grams of…
Read MoreAmerica has a problem: Part 2
Maybe I should have made this three parts. Last month, I began addressing the problem that “Too many Americans are killed and/or injured due to violent crime.” I showed the problem existed. I provided government and media data verifying America’s violent crime problem. Finally, I provided statistics supporting a significant impact on our lives.…
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