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CHS seniors learn to make smart economics choices
Dylan Calhoun tastes generic and name brand salts. Photo submitted Eli Thornton taste tests Coke and Pepsi. Photo submitted Special to the News On campus twelfth grade economics students participated in a demonstration to compare the market structures of different products. Dylan Calhoun taste tested a generic and name brand salt, which are perfect competitors. Eli Thornton taste tested Coke and Pepsi to see if he…
Read MoreCentral Elementary holds inaugural Math Family Night
Special to the News Central Elementary’s first Math Night was a huge success. This year’s theme was “For the Love of Math,” centered around the Valentine’s Day holiday. The event inspired a love of math for students and parents, as teachers showed families how to have fun playing math games. Attendees also enjoyed math-related snacks and of course taking pictures to commemorate the event. Thank you to all the…
Read MoreWestwater Resources acknowledges increase in off-take interest
Special to the News Last Thursday Westwater Resources announced an increase in customer interest relating to off-take supply agreements for its natural graphite battery anode materials. The global landscape for the U.S. supply of critical materials like natural graphite continues to evolve. One of the key benefits of moving to a domestic supply…
Read MoreOpelika man dies in crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:58 p.m. Friday, February 14, has claimed the life of an Opelika man. Austin K. Jordan, 31, was fatally injured when the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned before catching on fire and becoming…
Read MoreAG Marshall: Tackling violent crime backlogs will make Alabama safer with new Speedy Trial Act
Special to the News On Wednesday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall applauded the introduction of Senate Bill 176 and House Bill 307, also known as the Speedy Trial Act, legislation aimed at expediting trials for violent criminal cases, reducing court backlogs and ensuring swift justice for victims. This crucial reform will be sponsored by Sen.…
Read MoreLessons from a goldfish
“Dear Sean, I’m writing for advice,” the message began. “I lost the whole lower right side of my face [due to cancer] before having it rebuilt. My surgeon was a genius. “…I’m five years without cancer, but my 12-year-old constantly worries about me, and is afraid my cancer will come back. We’ve been through a…
Read MoreADOC LESD, K-9 make two large contraband busts
Travis Reese was arrested on contraband-related charges. Photo submitted by ADOC Contraband seized at Ventress Correctional Facility. Photo submitted by ADOC Special to the News On February 16, the Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services Division, or LESD, and its K-9 teams thwarted two separate attempts at introducing contraband at…
Read MoreWhat is a will, and what does it do for me?
Last month’s column generated calls from people who were getting their personal affairs in order. Many questions related to establishing a will. Therefore, for the February and March columns, I will focus on items related to wills and estates. First, a will is a legal document that provides the manner in which a person’s…
Read MoreAlabama Department of Public Health celebrates its 150th anniversary
Special to the News Wednesday, February 19, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) launched its sesquicentennial year, marking 150 years of dedicated service to the state. In 1875, far-sighted leaders determined that a state system was needed to advocate for public health, and the Alabama General Assembly passed landmark legislation to establish it. At…
Read MoreFebruary 10-16, 2025
Jail population as of Feb. 16: 39 inmates Males: 32 Females: 7 ARRESTS On February 13, Deputy Dawson arrested Lauren Gabriella Faust, a citizen of Rockford, on the charge of Falsely Reporting an Incident. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On February 13, Deputy Dawson arrested Bobby James…
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