June 23-29, 2025
Jail population as of June 29: 30 inmates Males: 26 Females: 4 ARRESTS On June 23, Deputy Brown arrested Timothy John Bolan, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Probation Violation. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On June 24, Sgt. Rudd arrested Jeremy Patrick Rhodes,…
Read MoreCalera man killed in Chilton County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:05 p.m. Saturday, June 28, has claimed the life of a Calera man. Bradley J. Goggins, 34, was fatally injured when the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving collided head-on with the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Zackary S. Moore, 38, of Thorsby.…
Read MoreAbundant anglers, crowds, fish expected at 92nd ADSFR
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Expect another huge crowd of anglers and spectators for the 92nd Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) during Alabama’s premier fishing event July 17-20 at the rodeo site on Dauphin Island. A tarpon tournament held in 1929 started the long journey to today’s…
Read MoreAnniversary of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center significant for Alabama
This week is the 65th anniversary of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. On July 1, 1960, one of NASA’s most important facilities was established in Huntsville. In the decades since, Marshall has been at the forefront of the nation’s exploration of space. From landing on the moon to the work to now send…
Read MoreAG Marshall opens applications for 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative
Deadline for applications is August 15 Special to the News On Monday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the application process for the 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards. These awards provide the opportunity to identify and recognize excellence and current trends in school safety throughout the state. The deadline to…
Read MoreALEA encourages safe travel with “Standards and Success” campaign for Fourth of July holiday
Special to the News As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is launching a renewed push for safe travel on both roadways and waterways under the theme “Standards and Success.” ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Our message this year is clear: Success means everyone makes it home safely.…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreMore than hot dogs, cold beer
We are celebrating America’s birthday this weekend. For many Americans that means spending time with family, firing up the grill and lighting up the sky with fireworks. For other Americans, it means reflecting on our nation’s history, remembering time served in our military, or thinking of loved ones who are currently serving. Independence Day, observed on July 4, commemorates the adoption…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces CHOOSE Act ESAs now available for 2025-2026 recipients
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that education savings accounts (ESAs) established by the state’s CHOOSE Act program are now fully funded and available for the 2025-2026 school year. Families that were approved through the application process earlier this year can access their funding through the ClassWallet platform…
Read MoreRaising our children: Part 1
Children are one of the greatest blessings that parents can ever have! But with these blessings come tremendous responsibilities. As parents, we must accept our responsibility to teach and train our children. We read in Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will…
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