Visitor at Elmore Correctional Facility arrested on contraband charges
Special to the News On Sunday, September 14, a visitor at Elmore Correctional Facility was arrested on contraband charges. ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division Narcotics and K-9 units conducted a targeted search on visitor Wendy Michelle Strothers, which was part of an ongoing investigation. During the search, approximately 77 grams of synthetic cathinones and…
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Sarah Danette “Denny” Cina Sarah Danette “Denny” Cina, age 73, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Sarah is survived by her husband, Louis John Cina; children, Jodi, Dan (Ramona), Theresa, Brian; grandchildren, Sierra, Karry Dail, Tiffany, Alyssa, Kaleb, Nicole, Loren, Lindsey, Madison, Ty; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Jaye Rozmierik. Sarah was…
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Bravo and a big shout out to Central Cougars Coach Daniel Flowers and his boys on their first win of the football season! We are praying for more wins. Great job, and well done! Children, old people and fur babies are my favorite things. Happy birthday to my god-granddaughter Kelseigh Sims, who…
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Jail population as of Sept. 14: 48 inmates Males: 38 Females: 10 ARRESTS On September 8, Deputy Parker arrested Jason Dewayne Kelley, a citizen of Alexander City, on charges of Failure to Appear in Court X 2. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $533 cash bond. On September 8,…
Read MoreCentral Coosa football adds a win to their record
Central Coosa took the win over the Horseshoe Bend Generals last Friday with a score of 38-32. This was a turnaround from the last time the Cougars matched up against the Generals, with that previous game ending with a 42-22 defeat for the Cougars. The Cougars gained momentum when junior Javon Peterson Thomas caught…
Read MoreStatement from Nicole Jones Wadsworth, candidate for lieutenant governor
Special to the News Nicole Jones Wadsworth, candidate for lieutenant governor of Alabama, on Wednesday issued the following statement: “From the moment I entered this race, the political insiders and their pay-to-play blogs have tried to silence me. They’ve left my name out of articles, ignored my campaign, and though I’m actively fundraising and…
Read MoreOur Daily Bread open in Rockford
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A new deli-style restaurant is open in Rockford, helping serve hungry customers breakfast and lunch three days a week. Our Daily Bread held its soft opening on July 21, followed by its grand opening on August 4. Over the last month the staff has been…
Read MoreCounty Commission advocates to keep SSUT program as is
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During Tuesday’s meeting of the County Commission, commissioners joined other counties across the state in advocating for the Alabama Legislature to oppose any legislative changes that would disrupt the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, or SSUT, program’s operations. At the meeting commissioners unanimously approved and adopted a resolution “encouraging…
Read MoreHistoric event scheduled for Cottage Grove community in Coosa County
Special to the News The J. D. Thompson Alumni members invite you to attend the unveiling of the historical marker to commemorate the Coosa County Training School, in the Cottage Grove community. The event will happen on September 26, at 10 a.m., at the elementary school building located at 1854 Coosa County Road 93,…
Read MoreCoosa County commissioner elected to statewide association’s legislative committee
Brandon Davis selected for ACCA leadership position Special to the News Coosa County Commissioner Brandon Davis has been elected to serve as a member of the 2025-2026 Legislative Committee of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA), the statewide association representing Alabama’s 67 county governments. The Association’s Legislative Committee is composed of a chairman…
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