ALEA, ADOC make contraband arrest at Elmore annex
Special to the News On Wednesday, April 23, correctional officers at the Elmore Correctional Facility Annex observed an individual throw a package over the fence. With the assistance of ADOC Communications, Alabama State Troopers apprehended the suspect. Duonta Lanier was arrested, transported to the Elmore Detention Facility, and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking synthetic…
Read MoreVeterans First Act
Monthly column by Sen. Tommy Tuberville It has been three months since President Trump has entered the White House. In less than 100 days, President Trump and his administration have already identified more than $155 billion in government waste, fraud and abuse that has gone unchecked for decades. One of the most shocking…
Read MoreTruth matters: Alabama’s voter rolls
Thoughts from John H. Merrill This Morning in Alabama President Abraham Lincoln said, “You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.” Until now, I have refrained from commenting or opening…
Read MoreTruly a good, blessed Good Friday
Some of the many who were blessed with a wonderful hymn singing at Sears Chapel on Good Friday. Hunter Goff and Ruby Johnson Good Friday was truly a good Friday. We attended a Good Friday hymn singing presented by the greatest singer of all time, Mr. Hunter Goff and friends, held at…
Read MoreObituaries
Tamara Michelle Cowhick Funeral service for Mrs. Tamara Michelle Cowhick, 56, of Opelika, will be Friday, April 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Cowhick, Bro. Kent Cooper and Rev. Bennie Lee Yates will officiate. Burial will follow in the Daviston Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will…
Read MoreCentral Cougar baseball program celebrates senior night
The Central Cougar baseball program celebrated its seniors at the season closing game last week. The post game ceremony started by recognizing the senior Diamond Doll volunteers. Sara and Tara Halsey have served as Diamond Dolls for one year and will be serving their country by joining the U.S. Air Force. Kelsey McLaughlin has served as a Diamond Doll…
Read MoreYour voice is heard
In the United States, voting is a fundamental right and an essential part of being an engaged citizen. It allows each of us to have a say in shaping the policies and future of our communities, our cities and country. Regardless of age (as long as you’re 18!), ethnicity, or background, every person has…
Read MoreAlabama lawmakers set to pass record education budget, new school funding formula in remaining days of legislative session
The Alabama Senate this past week just passed a record education budget of nearly $12.1 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. The budget includes funding for K-12, community colleges and the state universities. The bill now goes to the Alabama House of Representatives for consideration. The Senate also passed legislation that would reform the…
Read MoreCongratulations to Central High School Students of the Month
Twelfth grader Marian Alfonzo is always super sweet and kind to everyone. She maintains a pleasant attitude and works very hard. She is a joy to have in class. Her favorite subjects are math, anatomy and physiology. She says that math is her favorite subject because she has fun learning it. Anatomy and physiology are very interesting to…
Read MoreHistorical Society to meet Sunday afternoon with guest speaker
Hope everyone had a great Easter. The weather was perfect. Providence Baptist had a great sunrise service with about 50 people present. The Coosa County Historical Society will have its quarterly meeting on Sunday, April 27, at 2 p.m. at the Rockford Senior Center. Our guest speaker will be Jim Phillips, an Alabama historian…
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