CHS valedictorian Izabel Whaley
Special to the News Congratulations to the Central High School class of 2025 valedictorian, Izabel Whaley. Izabel is the daughter of Brian and Shelly Whaley. Izabel lives in the Rockford community. Izabel has been a dual enrolled student at Central Alabama Community College since tenth grade. She has already earned 42 credit hours towards her associate degree at…
Read MoreCHS salutatorian Roderick Graham
Special to the News Congratulations to the Central High School class of 2025 salutatorian, Roderick Graham Jr. Roderick is the son of Shelia and Roderick Graham. During his time at Central High School, Roderick has been a member of Central Coosa Jobs for America’s Graduates, or JAG, most recently being part of the…
Read MoreMan arrested on multiple drug charges following traffic stop
Justis Wayne Stillwell By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A traffic stop ultimately led to an arrest Tuesday on multiple drug-related and other charges. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on May 13, deputies Brown and Payton conducted a traffic stop in the Stewartville area. They approached the vehicle, which had a driver and…
Read MoreFirst responders to play charity softball tournament next Friday
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Coosa County and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to see their local first responders go toe to toe on the ball field to see who will take home the trophy in a charity softball tournament. Coined the “Battle of the Brave,” the second annual Coosa County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreWestwater Resources announces first quarter business updates
Estimated costs for Kellyton graphite plant (Phase I) remain at $245 million Special to the News Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company, is pleased to announce its results for the first quarter ended March 31, and to provide business and financial updates. 2025 First Quarter Business Highlights:…
Read MoreInmate arrested on contraband charge for drugs
Brandon Scott Acklin By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An inmate was arrested Monday on a contraband charge following a drug test. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on May 2 deputies were called to the Sheriff’s Office because of two inmates testing positive for controlled substances after being given random drug tests. The…
Read MoreTallassee man dies in Tallapoosa County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, has claimed the life of a Tallassee man. William D. Gantt, 21, was fatally injured when the 2007 Buell Blast motorcycle he was operating left the roadway and struck a tree. Gantt was pronounced deceased at the scene.…
Read MoreWeogufka traffic stop leads to drug-related arrest
Aaron Paul Turner By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County man was arrested earlier this month on a drug-related charge following a traffic stop. On the night of May 7, Deputy Brown conducted a traffic stop on County Road 29 in the Weogufka area. Upon obtaining and running the individual’s driver’s…
Read MoreMay 5-11, 2025
Jail population as of May 11: 25 inmates Males: 20 Females: 5 ARRESTS On May 5, Deputy Moeser arrested Connie Irene Hargrove, a citizen of Oxford, on the charges of Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $7,500 bond. On May 5,…
Read MoreJoin ALEA: “Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day” today, May 16
Special to the News On Wednesday the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced its support of “Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day,” which will be held on Friday, May 16, as part of a national safety awareness campaign. ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division is joining boating professionals and outdoor enthusiasts to heighten awareness of…
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