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The 23rd Sean
“The Lord is my shepherd…” It’s hard for Americans to imagine shepherds. We don’t HAVE shepherds in our culture. We have Walmarts and Chipotles. But I was in Europe recently, where they have tons of shepherds. And do you know what an elderly Galician shepherd told me? He explained that Americans DO have shepherds,…
Read MoreHappy birthday, Bobby!
Today we celebrate you and wish you a truly wonderful and happy birthday, Bobby Davis! Take it easy today – you’ve earned it! With best wishes from your friends and family
Read MoreCommodore Decatur and Malinda Logan Wood
In order to understand who and where we are, it’s important to know where we came from and to know our roots. As we continue to look into Coosa County’s history, this month we with the Coosa County Historical Society have written a column about the Commodore Decatur Wood and Malinda Logan Wood…
Read MoreFree naloxone kits are available to public at Montgomery County Health Department
Special to the News Alabama has been hit especially hard by the opioid epidemic, with overdose deaths straining families and communities across the state. Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a life-saving medication and can reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid medications. Naloxone is a lifeline, giving people a second…
Read MorePelham man arrested following high-speed chase
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A high-speed chase that occurred in late July eventually led to the arrest of the driver last Friday, following his arrest at another agency in south Alabama. On July 24, Deputy Brown was on routine patrol in the Hanover area when he observed a white…
Read MoreCoosa County 4-H Fall Membership Drive
Special to the News By Dr. Shannon Davis, Extension director Did you know that the Coosa County 4-H club offers a range of engaging in-school and after-school programming, along with a variety of camps and competition events for youth and teens? Established first in 1902 as an agricultural youth club in…
Read MoreSPED Life Skills students learning job skills
Special to the News The Central High School Special Education (SPED) Life Skills class is now incorporating lessons in job skills. With a grant provided by the Alabama State Department of Special Education Services, the SPED department has purchased a Cricut Venture, auto press, mug press, and other tools. These machines will provide opportunities for the students to learn skills they can utilize to acquire…
Read MoreMother arrested for chemical endangerment
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County woman was arrested last Wednesday on chemical endangerment charges relating to two children in her home. On August 14, Investigator Ward was dispatched for an issue at the school about a child possibly being exposed to a controlled substance. Upon arriving at the school,…
Read MoreInmate arrested for officer assault
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County inmate was arrested last week after assaulting a correctional officer. On August 24, Deputy Parker was dispatched to the Coosa County Jail in Rockford. Dispatch advised him that an inmate, 64-year-old John Anthony Presley of Rockford, had grabbed a correctional officer around her neck…
Read MoreCentral plays first home game of season tonight
Come support our football team, band, cheerleaders, and dance team at our first home game of the season today, September 5, against Winterboro. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. at Keith Bullard Stadium. Fast track entrance tickets can be purchased at GoFan.co. Regular tickets can be purchased at the stadium ticket booth. Go Cougars!…
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