Alpine man arrested for controlled substance
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Alpine man was arrested on a controlled substance charge following a traffic stop. On July 1, Deputy Moeser received a call about a reckless driver and was given a description of the vehicle. Upon locating the vehicle in question, Moeser observed erratic driving. He proceeded to conduct…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes probation violation, FTA arrests
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office has made numerous arrests related to probation violations, failures to appear (FTA) and more recently. On June 21, Deputy Moeser picked up 34-year-old Eric Ryan Rayfield of Coosa County from Sylacauga on active warrants from Coosa County. Rayfield was arrested for probation revocation and three…
Read MoreVolleyball team looking strong in summer games
The Lady Cougar volleyball team recently traveled to Elmore County for summer games. The summer games pitted the 2A Cougars against 5 and 6A Elmore County, Wetumpka and Stanhope Elmore for six 20-minute games. Head volleyball coach Chris Elliott said, “The girls played really well, especially considering they were playing against 5 and 6A schools.…
Read MoreLove enhances every life it touches
Minister Kenny Coburn gave us a word straight from heaven last Sunday. “How is your walk?” When he finished preaching I believe everyone there was walking straight, whether they were hopping when they came in. However, they were still drunk from the Holy Spirit. The choir, including Pastor Hill, was so drunk…
Read MorePedestrian bridge for Pinhoti Trail to be considered over U.S. Highway 78
Bridge would enhance safety, woodland experience along Alabama’s longest footpath Special to the News A project to enhance the Pinhoti Trail that was first highlighted as a trail need in 2019 in the Pinhoti Master Plan is officially underway, with initial plans to construct a dedicated pedestrian bridge over U.S. Highway 78 near Heflin.…
Read MoreRaising our children: Part 2
Children are truly wonderful! But with the blessing of children comes a most serious responsibility. As parents we need to look within our hearts and evaluate ourselves. How much time do we spend with our children on a daily basis? Have we taught our children the Bible, about God? Do we consistently take our children…
Read MoreI have no fight left
DEAR SEAN: I had an unexpected medical emergency that took me out of my job as a first responder. The month before, I found out my mother has cancer. Also, my car broke down. So I can’t return to work, and my temporary disability pay hasn’t gone through. I’m useless. It seems like the world…
Read MoreTariffs 101
Tariffs, taxes on imported goods, have both potential benefits and drawbacks. While they can protect domestic industries and generate revenue, they also tend to increase prices for consumers and can provoke retaliatory measures from other countries. The overall impact of tariffs is complex and depends on various factors, including the specific products targeted, the size…
Read MoreNation vs. government
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable American Independence Day and spent some time reflecting upon how fortunate we, and the world, are that America exists. Anyone who knows me knows I believe America is the greatest nation in the world. So as not to confuse, let’s get on the same page. There…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces conviction of former director of nursing of Montgomery nursing home for theft of narcotics
Special to the News Last Friday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of Tiffany Alexander Fields for the theft of hydrocodone tablets from a Montgomery area nursing home while she was employed as the facility’s director of nursing. Fields pleaded guilty before Montgomery Circuit Court Judge Monet Gaines to one count of theft…
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