Four arrested on contraband charges near Fountain Correctional Facility
Special to the News On Wednesday, November 26, staff at Fountain Correctional Facility reported an attempt to introduce contraband at approximately 6:50 p.m. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) K-9 agents responded. An unidentified male had been observed throwing a package over the fence. The suspect was then observed getting into a gray car and leaving…
Read MoreCommunity calendar: Dec. 5, 2025
December 6 The annual Kellyton Christmas Celebration will be held Saturday, December 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kellyton Civic Complex, located at 145 Church Street, Kellyton. This FREE event will include various vendors with a gift shop and sweet shop, as well as a kid zone with face painting, a bounce house…
Read MoreTalladega man killed in wreck outside of Sylacauga
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. Sunday, November 30, has claimed the life of a Talladega man. Roy W. Tarwater Jr., 60, was fatally injured when the 1997 Toyota 4Runner he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Tarwater was not using a seat belt at the time of the…
Read MoreUpcoming year will see end of an era for long-time Alabama state leaders
With the first of December upon us, we are nearing year end and just weeks away from the start of 2026. The upcoming year will be significant in Alabama for a number of reasons. First and foremost, there will be a sea of change in leadership at the top of the state. Gov. Kay Ivey,…
Read MoreEquality VFD monthly fundraiser, Dixie Echoes singing this weekend
The countdown to Christmas has started. Last weekend was the first weekend of Advent on the religious spiritual side. On the secular side Black Friday is over, and sales still abound, begging shoppers to come out and buy presents for yourself and others. I don’t do much shopping myself; I try to do the old-fashioned…
Read MoreThree arrested on contraband charges near Ventress Correctional Facility
Special to the News On Monday, November 24, a trespasser was reported at Ventress Correctional Facility. Agents with K-9 and the Law Enforcement Services Division responded to the area. The suspected vehicle that dropped off the trespasser, a red Hyundai Tucson, was located on Highway 51 near William Mill Pond Road. The driver was identified…
Read MoreAG Marshall announced first criminal enterprise conviction carrying mandatory sentence for gang-related gun possession
Special to the News On Tuesday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of Tyrone Davis, 19, of Autauga County, for possessing a pistol to promote a criminal enterprise. Based on the evidence, Davis was a member of the “Cosby Court Cartel,” a violent street gang operating in Autauga and Montgomery counties. Davis pleaded…
Read MoreElections 2026: Vote wisely
So, we are looking at elections in 2026, and some commissioners are already posting qualifications for their would-be replacements. I want to share a few things to consider when choosing a candidate. Buzzy is not political. He believes in serving the community before bickering over party ideology. Buzzy likes to get along with others. Do you recall…
Read MoreProtect and Serve: Dec. 5, 2025
November 24-30, 2025 Jail population as of Nov. 30: 43 inmates Males: 37 Females: 6 ARRESTS On November 24, Chief Hammond arrested Derirea Danielle Davis, a citizen of Eastaboga, on the charge of Probation Violation. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On November 28, Deputy Brown arrested Shane NMN Burns,…
Read MoreObituaries: Dec. 5, 2025
Laurel R. Hendrix Funeral service for Mrs. Laurel R. Hendrix, 86, of Alexander City, was Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Eric Hendrix and Bro. Brandon Keel officiated. Burial followed in the Hillview Memorial Park. Mrs. Laurel Robinson Hendrix, a beacon of love and faith, left this world on…
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