Area News
Inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit held at Lake Guntersville
Despite the rain, students at the Summit enjoyed an afternoon of paddling on Lake Guntersville. Photo by Henry Busby Students also received archery instruction from ADCNR staff at the Summit. Photo by Henry Busby Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship takes the opportunity to network at the Outdoor Recreation Summit…
Read MoreDispatches del Camino
Dear God, thank you for letting me happen upon this small church, so I might rest my anguished feet. This little church, alongside the Camino, somewhere in the far flung regions of rural Spain. A place where I can kneel and pray in solitude. I’m alone in this ornate Catholic chapel, save for one…
Read MoreGov. Ivey awards grant to help train inmates for jobs upon release
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $150,000 grant to help inmates regain their footing in society once they are released from prison. The grant to J.F. Ingram State Technical College in Deatsville will help inmates overcome employment barriers by providing them with the training and skills they need…
Read MoreAG Marshall sues social media giant, TikTok, for deceptive claims about youth safety
Special to the News Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against social media company TikTok Inc. and its parent company, ByteDance Inc., for exploiting children, addicting them to harmful content and lying about the safety of its platform. The lawsuit, filed in Montgomery County Circuit…
Read MoreCentral students enjoy annual Flagg Mountain visit
Special to the News On Tuesday, April 29, Jacques Mitchell’s biology and earth science classes went on a field trip to Flagg Mountain to learn about fire ecology, fire tower history and orienteering from the Alabama Forestry Commission foresters, John Goff who provided tower history, Brad Dunham who taught on organizing and orienteering, Braxton Lashley who taught about fire ecology and…
Read MoreCentral students place at national JAG competition
Special to the News Central Coosa Jobs for America’s Graduates, or JAG, students recently attended the National Career Development Conference and Competition in Indianapolis, Indiana. Katie Meeks, who is a first year JAG student, competed in Prepared Speaking after winning at the state competition. Congratulations, Katie, for placing ninth in the nation. The team of Roderick Graham, Kelsey McLaughlin, Caden Miller, and Karla…
Read MoreEmpowered to Conquer holds annual Night of Vision
Special to the News The third annual Coosa County Night of Vision was a night of celebration, fundraising and expanding the village for those who have a passion for serving our students. Attendees were able to hear testimonies from students, supporters and volunteers, as well as support this year’s campaign. Thank you to student, Alyssa Woodfin, and mentors Mr. and Mrs. McCain for sharing their experiences…
Read MoreJoel D. Glover TREASURE Forest Landowners Tour deemed success
Joel Glover speaking to attendees at a Landowners Tour circa 1995-96. Photo submitted by Rickey Porch Braxton Lashley opens the tour with a dedication to Joel Glover and singing the national anthem. Photo by Shannon Davis Jim and Janice Kelly of Marble Valley, hosts of the Joel D. Glover TREASURE Forest Landowners…
Read MoreFlorida man dies in Talladega County wreck
Special to the News A single vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, has claimed the life of a Homestead, Fla., man. Jesus M. Pita, 54, was fatally injured when the 2023 Peterbilt tractor-trailer that he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Pita was pronounced deceased at the scene. Leonard N.…
Read MoreNo injuries in crash involving kangaroo
An unusual incident occurred Tuesday when a loose kangaroo was involved in a car crash, with no injuries reported. Photo of the kangaroo courtesy of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Special to the News A two-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, involving a kangaroo. The crash occurred in…
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