Girl on the highway
A little girl rescued a turtle from a busy highway. This happened yesterday afternoon. Moving a turtle is not a remarkable sight, really. It happens every day, somewhere in the world. Somewhere in the known universe, a rural kid moves a turtle off the highway. I have been that kid myself. Many…
Read MoreADOC Bibb correctional officer arrested on contraband charges
Special to the News On October 10, the Alabama Department of Corrections reported that on Saturday, October 4, Bibb Correctional Facility staff stopped the introduction of contraband into the facility. Correctional Officer Curtis Green, who resigned his position, attempted to introduce a cell phone, approximately 68 grams of methamphetamine and approximately 7 grams of…
Read MoreOral rabies vaccine distribution begins in northeast, north-central Alabama
Coosa among counties in vaccination area Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announces that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services program (USDA-WS) is distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) in northeast and north-central Alabama over the next three weeks. This is a continuation of a program designed to reduce…
Read MoreCentral students participate in Alabama Goes to College Week
Alabama Goes to College’s Fall Alabama College Application Week was October 6-10. Central High School students participated in classroom guidance lessons throughout the week. In addition, they received individual and small group assistance completing college admissions applications from Central High School Counselor Misty Wade. Each day during the week two colleges and/or universities were featured on…
Read MoreOctober 6-12, 2025
Jail population as of October 12: 46 inmates Males: 36 Females: 10 ARRESTS On October 7, Inv. Ward arrested Alyssa Ann Turner, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Chemical Endangerment of a Child. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $12,500 bond. On October 8, Sgt. Rudd arrested…
Read MoreOld Rock Jail only open two more days this season
These cool mornings definitely feel like fall. It feels so good to sit on the porch in the mornings with a cup of coffee and enjoy the scenery. I don’t get to do it as often as I like, but take advantage when I can. While enjoying the cool mornings with the sunshine, we…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
October 2025 Notice: Farm Day for October at the Weogufka Center has been canceled. We look forward to seeing you in the spring at Mule Day! Watch the Weogufka Center Facebook page for upcoming events, bingo, fried apple pie sale, and more! October 18-19 Millerville Trade Day: Third Saturday Weekend Trade Day at Millerville Community Center…
Read MoreCould we be witnessing changes to history?
This week has been one of enormous historical occurrences! We have seen what appears to be a major step into a “potential” peace in the Middle East. I use the word “potential” only because of the past attempts working with many of the countries in that area of the world, but then seeing agreements…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces 24 criminal enterprise indictments in multi-county gang shooting spree
Special to the News Yesterday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of five men in Chambers County for discharging weapons into occupied and unoccupied buildings, with enhanced charges under Alabama’s Criminal Enterprise Act. Yesterday’s charges are in addition to the March indictments of three Lee County men for related crimes. Yesterday’s indictments…
Read MoreAmerica has a problem: Part 2
Maybe I should have made this three parts. Last month, I began addressing the problem that “Too many Americans are killed and/or injured due to violent crime.” I showed the problem existed. I provided government and media data verifying America’s violent crime problem. Finally, I provided statistics supporting a significant impact on our lives.…
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