Obituaries
J. Larry Lang J. Larry Lang, age 77, of Weogufka, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. Larry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Christine Lang; daughter, Stacey Ezekiel (Kevin); grandchildren, Bella Ezekiel, Emma Steverson, Erika Millwood (James), Reed Ezekiel (Morgan); great-grandchildren, Avery Millwood, Oaklynn Ezekiel, Chasidy Ezekiel; and nephew, Dwight Lang.…
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Read MoreADSFR continues to be trout, red snapper rodeo
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Good news was abundant at the 92nd annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR), certified as the largest saltwater fishing tournament in the world. With a low-pressure system threatening to make for a bumpy weekend, the skies around Dauphin Island and…
Read MoreThe stately stone buildings of Rockford: Part 1
History speaks from the stone buildings that symbolize Rockford, leading many questions as to how Rockford became known as such. A ride from either direction into the main intersection reveals a pretty good answer to the name of “Rockford,” for rocks are visible in the architecture of existing buildings, rock walls that line…
Read MorePell City pedestrian killed in Cleburne County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, has claimed the life of a Pell City woman. The pedestrian, Kristi D. Browning, 55, was fatally injured after being struck by the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Matthew J. Preece, 29, of Anniston. Browning…
Read MoreJemison man dies following Shelby County wreck
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:54 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, has claimed the life of a Jemison man. Reymon Antonio Figueroa-Hernandez, 36, was critically injured when the 2008 Honda Accord he was driving was struck by the 1998 Toyota Tacoma driven by Ashley M. Friday, 49, of Clanton.…
Read MoreKelly’s Crossroads once again open for business
“We did it for the community.” By Christa Jennings New owners have breathed new life into a local institution in the Richville community, with Kelly’s Crossroads once again opening its doors for customers. Owners Jason and Jamie Thornton held a grand opening for the store and deli Saturday,…
Read MoreEquality man killed in Rockford area crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, has claimed the life of an Equality man. Edward Leon Gilbert, 62, was fatally injured when the 2015 Chevrolet Impala he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Gilbert was not using a seat belt at…
Read MoreCoosa EMS receive LIFEPAK 35 units through grant
Special to the News Thanks to a grant, LIFEPAK 35 monitors/defibrillators are now ready for use in Coosa County. All services in the county received these units at no cost from a grant through the University of Alabama, handled by the Alabama Council of Emergency Management Services, or EMS. Goodwater and Kellyton EMS would…
Read MoreJay Mitchell announces run for Alabama attorney general
Special to the News Conservative fighter and former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell has officially launched his campaign for Alabama attorney general. A proud Alabamian, Mitchell is a proven conservative and a warrior for President Donald J. Trump and the America First agenda. He brings extensive experience as a judge and a lawyer,…
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