December 1-7, 2025
Jail population as of Dec. 7: 46 inmates Males: 39 Females: 7 ARRESTS On December 1, Deputy Parker arrested Katylyn Marie Kirk, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Public Intoxication. She was processed in the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On December 2, Deputy Moeser arrested Jerry Wade Mauney, a citizen…
Read MoreEagle Awareness Weekends celebrate 40th anniversary in January
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources An overflow crowd is expected to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park in January, and no one will be more excited about this achievement than Linda Reynolds and Renee Raney. Reynolds was the first naturalist…
Read MoreEnough is enough!
Op-ed by Brent Woodall It’s time to say what too many of us have already known for some time – Alabama’s electricity rates are too high. That is not acceptable. President Trump is working hard at reversing the effects of the high inflation our nation has experienced over the last four years, and it is…
Read MoreDennis the determined
They left him in a dumpster. They just didn’t want him. Simple as that. So they threw him away. Like garbage. He was six weeks old. They could have taken him anywhere. A church. An adoption center. They could’ve left him on a doorstep, for crying out loud. But they put him in the…
Read MorePrioritize what is important
It is crazy how these days creep up on us so fast. By the time you’re reading this, only precious few shopping days remain until Christmas. How can that be?! Thanksgiving was the same. I couldn’t believe it was that time when the annual holiday rolled around on the final Thursday of November. Now,…
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Read MoreChurch Briefs
Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We have now started a study on “Revelation.” Join us for class held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship Church, located at 8780 Coosa Co. Rd. 56, Weogufka, 35183. For questions please call 256-391-7353 or email patgaither278@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome!
Read MoreWhat we need in new candidates
If you missed my column last week, let me recap it for you: We need new candidates that are community based, cooperative, conscientious, who use common sense and have patience and a sense of humor. Can you do better? If not you, who? I can’t run. I am a fictional character. Once the races…
Read MoreObituaries
Mary Louise Sewell Celebration of Life for Mrs. Mary Louise Sewell, 97, of Alexander City, was Thursday, December 11, 2025, in the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Pastor Gerald Carnes officiated. Mary Louise Sewell, a beacon of faith and selflessness, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Her life was a testament…
Read MoreCommunity Christmas events coming up
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer With the holiday season upon us, there is no shortage of Christmas events available for individuals and families to enjoy in Coosa County and surrounding areas. Tomorrow is the annual Kellyton Christmas Celebration, which is always held the first Saturday in December. This free event will be held from…
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