By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Goodwater man and woman were arrested late last month as a result of a report from the Department of Human Resources. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on December 22, DHR representatives contacted the Sheriff’s Office Investigations to inform them of drug tests performed on Toney Hall Sr.…

Special to the News Submitted by Mamie Ellis Christmas in the Grove, hosted by the J. D. Thompson Alumni and Hwy. 22 East Podcast, was held on December 14. The event’s theme was “Old Fashion Country Christmas in the Grove,” a remembrance of past Christmases with family and friends. Master of Ceremony Jermaine Maxwell and…

  An out-of-county man and woman were arrested Saturday on multiple drug charges. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on January 3 Deputy Kelley was dispatched to a possible burglary in progress. When he and Deputy Payton arrived at the scene, they came in contact with a vehicle. Both individuals in the vehicle were detained,…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton man was arrested on a drug-related charge following a traffic stop. On December 21, Deputy Kelley was patrolling U.S. Highway 280 when he observed a vehicle making a traffic violation. He stopped the vehicle, which was occupied by two individuals. He asked them to step out of…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of an Anniston man on a marijuana possession charge late last month. On December 30, Deputy Kelley was on patrol on U.S. Highway 280 when he observed a vehicle with a traffic violation. Kelley initiated a traffic stop, and as the…

Special to the News Two retired Coosa County school teachers and Parents as Teachers home educators Jo Ann Shealey and Sheryl Borden made their hearts’ desire a reality as they partnered with the Prayer House and those who were willing to share their dream of providing 25 children with clothing, shoes, toys, and teaching/learning games…