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Breaking news: Sylacauga man dies in Rockford area crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3 p.m. Monday, August 11, has claimed the life of a Sylacauga man. James E. Carter Jr., 76, was fatally injured when the 2014 Nissan Versa he was driving left the roadway and struck an embankment. Carter was not using a seat belt at…
Read MoreUnited Way kicks off 2026 campaign August 25, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Lake Martin Area United Way, which serves Coosa and Tallapoosa counties, is inviting the public to help kick off its 2026 campaign. The United Way’s 2026 campaign theme is “Hands United, Hearts Aligned,” and it will kick off on Monday, August 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m.…
Read MoreRockford adopts election-related resolutions
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer In a meeting that saw little action, the Rockford Town Council adopted two resolutions and approved other matters related to the town’s upcoming election. Resolutions related to “Elected Without Opposition” were unanimously approved for each Council position, with all current Council members being elected without opposition as no…
Read MoreCommunity leaders, supporters greet Coosa County students as they head back to school
Special to the News With full backpacks and smiles, students headed back to school Tuesday, but school staff were not the only ones greeting students with smiles, handshakes and high fives. Thank you to the community who came out to welcome the students back to school, including the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office, Empowered to Conquer, county commissioners, and school board members. Both Central…
Read MoreBOE approves personnel, policies, bids
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its June meeting, the Coosa County Board of Education approved numerous personnel matters, as well as policies, product bids and more to prepare for the new school year. While personnel matters were approved in June, names of those involved were not released until the Board approved those…
Read MoreBack to School, Back to Safety: ALEA urges drivers to stay alert as school year begins
Special to the News As students, teachers and families across Alabama prepare for a new school year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages motorists to shift their focus and remember that “Back to School” also means “Back to Safety.” With heavier traffic volumes anticipated in the mornings and afternoons, ALEA is…
Read MoreEulogy for the American newspaper
I miss the newspaper. Before the internet. I’m talking physical newspapers. The kind you unfold. I miss the morning routine of it all. Walk to the end of the driveway, barefoot, pre-sunrise. Messy hair. Morning breath. Unsheath the newsprint from its plastic. Soy-based ink on your fingers. That low-grade, wood-pulpy newsprint smell. Also, I miss…
Read MoreClanton motorcyclist killed in hit, run
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:10 p.m. Thursday, July 31, has claimed the life of a Clanton man. Devin M. Chapman, 33, was fatally injured when the 2007 Yamaha XV 1700 motorcycle that he was operating was struck by a vehicle that left the scene of the crash. As…
Read MoreJuly 25 – Aug. 3, 2025
Jail population as of August 3: 60 inmates Males: 47 Females: 13 ARRESTS On July 28, Inv. Ward arrested Jessie Lewis Leonard Jr, a citizen of Rockford, on the charges of Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance X 2, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 1st, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Conditional…
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