Area News
Two new commissioners win primary, BoE member retains
By Christa Jennings Tuesday’s primary election included three local county races, with unofficial results reflecting two new county commissioners to move on to the general election and a Board of Education member retaining her seat as she also heads to the general election. The primary election saw a low voter turnout…
Read MoreCentral High School celebrates class of 2026 commencement ceremonies
Special to the News Family and friends filled Keith Bullard Stadium Tuesday evening for the class of 2026 commencement ceremony as the seniors were joined on the field by Board of Education members, administration and faculty. The Student Government Association president Meori Smith opened the ceremony by leading the…
Read MoreCentral Elementary celebrates with kindergarten graduation service
Special to the News Central Coosa celebrated their youngest graduates with a kindergarten graduation service. The Central High School senior graduates led the Central Elementary kindergarten graduates from their classrooms to their ceremony. Sixty-three kindergartners, as well as family and faculty, celebrated the beginning of their educational journey. After Principal Forbus welcomed everyone and “The Pledge of Allegiance” was recited, the kindergartners sang “We’ve got the Whole World in our Hands” and “Skinnamarink,” led…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt directly secures $426,000 for Coosa County Emergency Management Agency
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations, recently directly secured $126,000 for the Coosa County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act and $300,000 in the FY26 Labor, Health and Human Servies, and Related Agencies Act. This funding will support the purchase of…
Read MoreSenior Baccalaureate Service encourages seniors as they enter next season of their life
Special to the News Family, friends and faculty celebrated the graduating class of 2026 in a faith-based graduation service Sunday evening at the Weogufka Family Worship Center. Members of the worship team, Tabitha Hyatt and Mylon Dailey, welcomed guests with worship songs. Student Government Association (SGA) member Luis Martinez…
Read MoreLast in the pack
Dogs know stuff. Yes, I know they’re just animals. I know their brains are only about the size of tangerines. But I’m telling you. Take my dog Otis Campbell. I don’t often write about him, but I should. Because he’s our main dog. Our other dogs are his supporting actors. Otis is the alpha…
Read MoreWe are to share God’s Word
The word “forebear” means to hold back, refrain, or abstain from doing or saying something. As Christians, we don’t want to allow any of those things when it comes to speaking God’s Word. We desire for the Word to have free course in us and through us. God wants us to share His Word with…
Read More2026 RABIES CLINICS VACCINATION SCHEDULE
BAXLEY ANIMAL CLINIC 256-249-3738 As per Alabama state law all dogs and cats 12 weeks of age or older are required to be vaccinated for rabies. The fee for the vaccination has been set at $12. (CASH ONLY) All cats must be in carriers and all dogs on leashes. All vaccines are good for…
Read MoreMay 11-17, 2026
Jail population as of May 17: 28 inmates Males: 24 Females: 4 ARRESTS On May 11, Sgt. Rudd arrested Tony Adalius Smith, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Probation Violation. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On May 11, Sgt. Ward arrested Kytn William Wentzell, a citizen…
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