Area News
Be prepared for life, disasters
Recently, thank God, we were mostly spared the extremely bad weather that was predicted for our area. In Coosa County and across Alabama, we received some damage, but nothing compared to what could have been. The strength of the storm diminished partially due to the heavy rains that took energy out of the storm…
Read MoreADOC employee arrested on contraband charges
Special to the News On March 23, the ADOC Narcotics and Law Enforcement Services Divisions arrested Correctional Security Guard Sabrina Taylor during an investigation into the illegal introduction of contraband at Holman Correctional Facility. Taylor was arrested, transported to the Escambia County Jail and charged with ethics violation, prohibited activities, custodial sexual misconduct, and…
Read MoreAG Marshall warns Alabamians of rising phone scams
Special to the News Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning residents to stay vigilant against increasingly sophisticated phone scams targeting consumers across the state. Scammers are using deceptive tactics to trick victims into sending money, purchasing gift cards, or making cryptocurrency transactions under false pretenses. “If you receive a call that sounds strange,…
Read MoreThe elephant and the ants
Once upon a time there were three little ants. The ants had an unusual home. They lived atop an elephant. Long ago the ants’ mother had reasoned that an elephant would be a wise place to lay eggs to keep them from danger. “No predators shall ever find my eggs on an elephant!”…
Read MoreAPTAT Rural Roadshow coming to Rockford April 4 to showcase assistive technology
At APTAT’s Rural Roadshow, visitors can learn about assistance technology devices, borrow equipment and learn about APTAT services and other community partners. Photo submitted Special to the News People with disabilities, caregivers, service providers, and anyone curious about assistive technology in Coosa County are invited to attend the Accessing Potential Through…
Read MoreCentral alumni are going places
Special to the News Central alumni Rebekah Burton and Abigail Hyatt, currently students at Central Alabama Community College, are part of a project team developing an experiment to be performed on the International Space Station. Rebekah and Abigail’s team competed against 12 other teams, and we are proud to share that their team was…
Read MoreKellyton adopts municipal election ordinances
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Kellyton has been busily preparing for the municipal election to be held in August, with primary action at recent Town Council meetings relating to ordinances for the election. The Council has unanimously approved and adopted six election ordinances, all relating to the town’s upcoming…
Read MoreRC&D plus Partners outreach meeting set for March 27
Special to the News The Coosa Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council plus Partners will be presenting a program concerning services and assistance they offer. The workshop will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the J. D. Thompson Alumni Association, 1854 Coosa County Road 93, Kellyton, 35089. The program…
Read MoreWestwater Resources receives ISO certifications at Kellyton Graphite Plant
Special to the News On Tuesday Westwater Resources Inc. announced that its Kellyton Graphite Processing Plant received certifications under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 for its quality management system, which covers production, shipping, maintenance, R&D/lab, purchasing, scheduling, and human resources. “Over the past year, our company has made significant advancements and investments in its…
Read MoreThe great shipwreck
Anna and her four young daughters were on a trip to England on the SS Ville du Havre. It was a French steamship. All iron. Built like a tank. Except, of course, tanks weren’t around yet. This was 1873. The girls were excited to be on a ship. They were running on deck, playing TAG…
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