Area News
Miss Centroid pageant contestants assist in preparing care baskets for cancer patients
Special to the News Miss Centroid pageant contestants completed a service project this year in conjunction with the Weogufka Cancer Outreach program. The Weogufka Cancer Outreach is directed by Amanda Fincher, a graduate of Central High School, who graciously allowed our young ladies to assist in preparing care baskets. Amanda’s mother was diagnosed with breast…
Read MoreCougar Cub Academy returns to CCCTC
Special to the News Mrs. Worley’s Educators in Training (EIT) classes will be hosting the Cougar Cub Academy February 27-28, April 14-17, and May 5-7. Coosa County Career Tech Center (CCCTC) future educators will be teaching the Cougar Cubs numbers, the alphabet, colors, shapes, and literacy skills. The EIT students have created lesson plans for each session based around a different theme. The lesson plan includes a clear…
Read MoreCTE students earn skid steer certifications
Special to the News Career Tech Education (CTE) students recently completed the online modules for the Asphalt Roller and Skid Steer Skills for Success courses. This week they had to complete 16 hours of hands-on operation of the equipment in order to obtain their official certifications. Last year’s classes started the trend of finding a CTE Campus…
Read MoreExtension news: Coosa 4-H welcomes new agent
Raeden Hanners Special to the News There is a new face at the Coosa County Extension Office! The Coosa Extension is excited to introduce its new 4-H agent, Raeden Hanners. She will serve both Coosa and Clay counties and will bring fresh energy and excitement to the 4-H program. Hanners brings a…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes FTA arrest
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man was arrested Monday on warrants for Coosa County. On February 24, 46-year-old Fletcher Antawin Strong was picked up from the Talladega County Jail for Failure to Appear warrants for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Strong is currently being held at…
Read MorePrattville pursuit leads to Montgomery crash
Special to the News On Wednesday, February 26, at approximately 4:19 p.m. troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division assisted the Prattville Police Department with the pursuit of a Toyota Camry on Interstate 65 near the 183-mile marker in Autauga County. The pursuit continued through the City of Montgomery and…
Read MoreA few good men – and women, of course
Dallas. The mid-1980s. There were three Mexican boys in the supermarket. The meat department. They were covered in sawdust and drywall mud. They were eyeing the beef, looking for the cheapest cuts. Counting their nickels and dimes. But they came up short. They were about to walk away when the butcher came from behind…
Read MoreFebruary 17-23, 2025
Jail population as of February 23: 38 inmates Males: 34 Females: 4 ARRESTS On February 18, Judge Maples arrested Hunter Lafayette Saffold, a citizen of Goodwater, on a 48-hour sanction. He was booked into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On February 18, Deputy Dawson arrested Maynard Andreas Williams, a citizen of…
Read MoreGov. Ivey reminds Alabamians to take part in annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Special to the News Yesterday Gov. Kay Ivey reminded Alabamians about the upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. It began at 12:01 a.m. today, February 21, and concludes at midnight on Sunday, February 23. “This time of year, you never know what Alabama’s weather will bring. We’ve already seen tornadoes and…
Read MoreIntroducing Central High School’s inaugural golf team
Special to the News Central High School Coosa County’s inaugural golf team started competition this week. Members of the school’s first golf team, pictured from left, are Jacob Stevens, Torrance Kelley, Eli Self, Ethan Cosby, and Tanner Hill in the back row and Kelsey Sizemore, Traci Cox, and Heidi Philiips in the front…
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