U.S. Sen. Britt’s Laken Riley Act passes House, heads to President Trump to be first bill signed into law by 47th president
“Congress is back to working for the American people once again” Special to the News On Wednesday U.S. Sen. Katie Britt’s (R-Ala.) S.5, the Laken Riley Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 263-156. The passage of this legislation is the most significant immigration enforcement and border security…
Read MoreTallassee man arrested for shooting into building
Jeffery Brian Asire Jr. By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A domestic disturbance last week resulted in the arrest of a Tallassee man on a shooting-related charge. On January 12, Deputy Dawson responded to a call of a domestic disturbance with shots fired. Upon his arrival, Dawson began an investigation with all of…
Read MoreCentral High School holds second nine-weeks awards celebration, ceremony
Students who received awards for Honor Roll and perfect attendance were treated to a celebration of pizza, cake and punch courtesy of SGA before going to the second nine-weeks Awards Ceremony. Thank you to Ms. Phillips for getting us a special deal on the pizza, Dr. Watson for picking up the pizzas and counselor Wade for…
Read MoreGod helps us when we fall
Let me tell you about my Jesus, and let me tell you about my fur babies, Kobe and Smokey. Jesus is so awesome. He puts me in a whole different world sometimes, and the Holy Spirit takes me on a whole new level, and it seems that I cannot go any further. However, God…
Read MoreWhat is the real value?
I was into baseball card collecting when I was younger. The remnant of that collection remains scattered abroad through closets and a bedroom. It started out as a hobby, but it wasn’t long before the card value became an objective. Even as a youngster, I was looking for an investment for the future. Back in…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces capital murder conviction, life without parole sentence for Montgomery County man in courthouse shooting
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Josephus Boone, age 32, of Montgomery County, was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the death of Kelvin Cooley. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Brooke Reid sentenced Boone last Thursday based on a Montgomery County jury’s verdict to impose a life…
Read MoreThe feel of a real newspaper
Newspapers have a smell. If you’re lucky enough to find a physical newspaper in our digital world, you’ll notice the smell first. Fresh newsprint paper. SoySeal ink. Still warm. It’s a unique scent. I grew up throwing newspapers. Not on a bicycle. My mother and I threw newspapers, riding in her beat up…
Read MoreLive music tonight, VFD Bingo tomorrow
Oh, I thought last week was cold, but this past week was even colder. Good thing I put in more insulation; however, it still needs more. I have been working on windows, not something one would do in the winter, but there are storm windows up and the weight pockets are open, and I…
Read MoreJanuary 13-19, 2025
Jail population as of January 19: 40 inmates Males: 35 Females: 5 ARRESTS On January 13, Deputy Payton arrested Brian Shawn Duke, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charges of Assault 2nd and Disorderly Conduct/Disturbing Peace. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $15,000 bond. On January 13, Deputy Payton…
Read MorePraying for reversals
Let freedom ring! This week our country has been in the process of returning to the constitutional, law and order, common sense, and America First manner of governing. Every law-abiding citizen of the United States will benefit from the changes that are occurring. We will see a return to both big and small ways…
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