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Read MoreAugust 10-16, 2026
Jail population as of Aug. 16: 42 inmates Males: 32 Females: 10 ARRESTS On August 10, Deputy Hubbard arrested Johnnie Louis Smoot Jr., a citizen of Kellyton, on the charges of Domestic Violence 3rd Harassment and Interference with DV Emergency Call. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with an $8,000 bond. On…
Read MoreExecution carried out for Jeremy Williams, convicted child rapist, murderer
Special to the News Last Thursday evening, August 13, the execution was carried out for death row inmate Jeremy Tremaine Williams, convicted child rapist and murderer. That evening Gov. Kay Ivey informed Corrections Commissioner Greg Lovelace that she would not exercise her clemency powers in this case and directed him to proceed with Williams’…
Read MoreSAFE providing opportunities for Central students
Special to the News Submitted by Jacques Mitchell Central High School (CHS) was excited to offer rising students the opportunity to receive workforce skills through the continued partnership with The Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE) Workforce Ready! (WFR!) Program. This opportunity was available this summer to the high school’s upcoming freshmen, sophomores,…
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 last Thursday. School staff were not the only ones greeting students and families with smiles, hand shakes and high fives, however. Thank you to the community members who came out to welcome the students back to school, including the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office, Empowered to…
Read MoreAuburn man arrested on DUI, drug charges
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Auburn man was arrested on drug-related charges following a call from a concerned driver. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on July 17, Deputy Parker received a call regarding an erratic driver on U.S. Highway 280. Parker caught up to the driver and witnessed his erratic driving. He…
Read MoreKellyton man arrested for marijuana
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Attempting to serve outstanding warrants led to the arrest of a Kellyton man on multiple drug-related charges. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on July 23, Deputy Payton was attempting to serve multiple warrants at a Kellyton residence. When he knocked on the door no one answered, but…
Read MoreWestwater Resources announces EXIM approval of $25 million loan to advance Kellyton Graphite Plant
EXIM’s financing of Westwater’s Alabama Graphite Project represents a significant milestone for the most advanced American battery-grade natural graphite processing plant Special to the News On Monday, August 10, Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company, announced that the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has approved a $25…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to drug arrest
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A traffic stop late last month resulted in the arrest of a Sylacauga man on drug-related charges, including methamphetamine. On July 25, Deputy Kelley was patrolling County Road 49 near County Road 511 when he observed a vehicle driving erratically. Kelley proceeded to conduct a traffic stop, and while…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
August 15 Third Saturday Trade Day: Millerville Community Center, Hwy. 9 (between Ashland and Goodwater), will be held Saturday, August 15, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Many items are for sale in the school building. You can set up outside to sell your items at no cost. Food items are available. Call 205-317-7798 for additional information. August…
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