In an old family and church cemetery tucked away on a county road in Coosa County, a member of the Revolutionary War militia was recognized after 250 years.

Central Coosa High School Pride of Coosa County band racked up a few big awards.

Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 40 counties as Alabama prepares for possible impact from the tropical system in the Gulf, Isaias. All three local counties — Tallapoosa, Coosa and Elmore — are affected by the state of emergency.

Tallapoosa County Extension Service director Shane Harris acknowledges his expertise isn’t mental health or home economics.

Students at Central Alabama Community College will benefit from expanded transfer opportunities and scholarship support under a new memorandum of understanding signed with Jacksonville State University, according to a press release.