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Read MoreRichville Neighborhood Watch to meet Thursday
August is here, so it is time for those big yellow buses to be on the road in the morning and afternoon. School starts on Tuesday, August 5, so watch out for students waiting for the bus. The Richville Neighborhood Watch will meet this Thursday, August 7, at 6:30 p.m. with potluck supper beginning…
Read MoreThe stately stone buildings of Rockford: Part 2
The historic Old Rock Jail, which sits at the corner of Jackson Street and the north side of Alabama Highway 22, stands as a towering symbol of early local law enforcement in Coosa County for nearly a century. In 1839 Rockford became the county seat, and the Coosa County Court authorized bids…
Read MoreMadison woman killed in Clay County crash near Sylacauga
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. Sunday, July 27, has claimed the life of a Madison woman. Zamaria T. Whetstone, 24, was fatally injured when the 2015 Hyundai Sonata she was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Whetstone was pronounced deceased at the scene.…
Read MoreKellyton approves VFD donation, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a special called meeting late last month the Town of Kellyton unanimously approved making a donation to the fire department and approved other matters related to the municipal complex. In discussion, it was mentioned that last year the Town Council approved paying $15,000 toward the…
Read MoreCoosa County recognized for Safety Month practices
Special to the News Employees and officials in Coosa County have again received statewide recognition for their special efforts to improve safety and reduce accidents in the workplace. During National Safety Month, county officials and employees engaged county departments by conducting weekly safety-related activities, including programs to encourage seatbelt use, machine guard…
Read MoreUnited Way Day of Action a huge success
Special to the News More than 30 parents, students, staff, and community members, including employees of SL America and Alabama One, came out to Central High School last Friday to volunteer their time getting the high school ready for the new school year thanks to the Lake Martin Area United Way sponsored event. Volunteers worked on the landscaping, general…
Read MoreWhat’s growing in your garden?
Special to the News Local residents are enjoying fresh squash, peas, beans, okra, tomatoes, corn, and other home-grown vegetables, thanks to the RC&D Plus Partners Outreach workshop held earlier this year on March 27. The workshop was held at the J. D. Thompson Alumni Association building located in the Cottage Grove community. The Coosa…
Read MoreALEA SBI launches homicide investigation in Alexander City
Special to the News On Saturday, July 19, at approximately 11:15 a.m., special agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched a homicide investigation at the request of the Alexander City Police Department. ALEA special agents responded to the 4000 block of Washington Street in Alexander…
Read MoreExtra precautions are needed to prevent heat illnesses
Special to the News With heat indices in the triple digits such as those currently being experienced, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures. The incidence of these illnesses rises expectedly during…
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