Scenes from an American Walmart
A small-town Walmart. Rural. Lots of rusty trucks and 20-year-old cars. Busy. Tons of people from different walks. The first thing you pass when you enter the crowded store is the greeter. An older Black woman, sitting on a stool. Blue vest. Her smile is communicable. There’s something so happy in her eyes.…
Read MoreChamber, Alabama ONE host Lunch, Learn
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Chamber of Commerce held a Lunch and Learn event on June 17 as an opportunity to share information and network with Chamber members. Twenty-five attendees participated in the event, which was the Chamber’s first Lunch and Learn of 2025, hosted by Alabama ONE. Elected…
Read MoreCommission approves proclamation, razing building
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its June meeting, held in two parts, the County Commission approved a proclamation honoring two long-time school coaches and razing a county building, among other matters. In its regular meeting, with Commissioner Ronnie Joiner unable to attend, the Commission unanimously approved a proclamation presented by Vice Chair…
Read MoreTwo inmates baptized in Hatchet Creek
Special to the News On Tuesday, June 24, Sheriff Michael Howell, Jail Administrator Shelia Thomas and other staff members escorted two Coosa County inmates to Hatchet Creek to be baptized. The Jail Ministry Team, under the Central Baptist Association, ministers to the Coosa County inmates weekly. Members of the Jail Ministry Team…
Read MoreRepublican attorney Caroleene Dobson announces her candidacy for secretary of state
Special to the News Conservative attorney Caroleene Dobson announced her candidacy for secretary of state in the 2026 Republican Primary on Monday, June 30. “As secretary of state, I will reduce fees on Alabama businesses, streamline services for the public, and I will never back down from the liberal activist groups who want to…
Read MoreSummer campers field test economics lesson
Special to the News The Central High School economics instructor recently attended professional development (PD) sponsored by the Birmingham branch of the Federal Reserve Bank, Teaching Economics through Children’s Literature and PD on the new Alabama social studies standards sponsored by the Alabama Department of Education. The two PD sessions were an inspiration to create economics…
Read MoreJune 23-29, 2025
Jail population as of June 29: 30 inmates Males: 26 Females: 4 ARRESTS On June 23, Deputy Brown arrested Timothy John Bolan, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Probation Violation. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On June 24, Sgt. Rudd arrested Jeremy Patrick Rhodes,…
Read MoreCalera man killed in Chilton County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:05 p.m. Saturday, June 28, has claimed the life of a Calera man. Bradley J. Goggins, 34, was fatally injured when the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving collided head-on with the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Zackary S. Moore, 38, of Thorsby.…
Read MoreAbundant anglers, crowds, fish expected at 92nd ADSFR
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Expect another huge crowd of anglers and spectators for the 92nd Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) during Alabama’s premier fishing event July 17-20 at the rodeo site on Dauphin Island. A tarpon tournament held in 1929 started the long journey to today’s…
Read MoreAnniversary of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center significant for Alabama
This week is the 65th anniversary of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. On July 1, 1960, one of NASA’s most important facilities was established in Huntsville. In the decades since, Marshall has been at the forefront of the nation’s exploration of space. From landing on the moon to the work to now send…
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