Pumpkin Patch event at Kelly’s Crossroads tomorrow
It’s October! October is traditionally one of the driest months of the year. We are already starting the month with a deficit in rainfall, with possibilities low for rainfall for the month. While the Alabama Forestry Commission has not issued a “no burn” ban, please be careful if you must do any outside fires.…
Read MoreNinth grade world history students simulate the Columbian Exchange
As students completed their section on European colonization of the Americas, they took their lesson outside to simulate the Columbian Exchange. The Columbian Exchange was the global transfer of food, plants, animals, and diseases between the western and eastern hemispheres as a result of Columbus bringing the first European settlers to the Americas. Each student was in charge of a…
Read MoreExecution carried out for Geoffrey Todd West
Special to the News The execution of Alabama death row inmate Geoffrey Todd West was carried out by nitrogen hypoxia on September 25, at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore. He was pronounced deceased by a physician at 6:22 p.m. On September 24, West had eight visitors and two phone calls. On…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces indictment of former Huntsville Crime Stoppers coordinator
Special to the News Last Friday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of Charles Nathan Nickelson, former Huntsville Area Crime Stoppers coordinator and Huntsville police officer. Nickelson, 60, of Madison County, was indicted on one count of using his official position for personal gain. The indictment alleges that Nickelson intentionally used his position to obtain…
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 2-4 Marble Valley Volunteer Fire Department will host its 12th Annual…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday 10/6/2025 Tuesday 10/7/2025 Wednesday 10/8/2025 Thursday 10/9/2025 Friday 10/10/2025 Breakfast: Bagel and Cream Cheese or Cereal or Poptarts(2) Lunch: Beef A Roni, Green Beans OR Sack Lunch OR Chef Salad After School: Cheeseburger, Cheezit, Carrot Sticks CES/CHS: Book fair ends Breakfast: Cinnamon Bun (1) or Cereal or Poptarts (2) Lunch: Hot Dog,…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
October 4 Holly Springs Baptist Church Association will hold its biannual meeting on Saturday, October 4, at 10 a.m. at the church. All members, please attend. Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We are beginning with the study of the life of Judas Iscariot as we study his struggles during his walk with Jesus. This…
Read MoreSept. 22-28, 2025
Jail population as of Sept. 28: 42 inmates Males: 34 Females: 8 ARRESTS On September 22, Deputy Payton arrested Darius Marteiz Dixon, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Criminal Trespassing 3rd Degree. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On September 23, Deputy Payton arrested D’Angelo Evans…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to contraband arrests
Special to the News On Saturday, Sept. 27, ADOC K-9 made a traffic stop near Fountain Correctional Facility. Upon approaching the vehicle, the agent noticed a strong odor of marijuana. A vehicle search led to the discovery of a T-shirt launcher and a large amount of contraband narcotics and cell phones. Contraband seized included:…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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