U.S. Sen. Katie Britt memorializes Alabamians killed in Louisiana terrorist attack
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) released a statement January 2 honoring the memory of Drew Dauphin and Kareem Badawi, who were killed in the recent New Orleans terrorist attack: “As our nation continues to mourn following the terrorist attack in New Orleans, we now know this act of evil…
Read MoreState Public Fishing Lakes update for 2025
Most lakes return to regular hours on February 1 Walker County Public Fishing Lake Special to the News Most of Alabama’s 23 State-owned Public Fishing Lakes return to regular operational hours on Saturday, February 1. Located throughout the state, these lakes are noted for their quality fishing for bream, largemouth bass, channel catfish,…
Read MoreCentral boys basketball adds two more wins to their record
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better, just ask Central of Coosa County. They sneaked past the Vincent Yellow Jackets with a 79-74 win the Thursday before Christmas break. This was a revenge game for the Cougars; when they faced off against the Yellow Jackets the previous Thursday,…
Read MoreRichville VFD Bingo tomorrow evening
Well 2025 has certainly started off as windy! We are supposed to be in for some cold weather with the chance of snow! Predicting snow is always iffy for our area. Hope everyone has all their outdoor pipes wrapped or protected along with their pets and plants. Winter has finally showed up! The first…
Read MoreA family reunion
An observant reader spotted Buzzy and some of his cousins enjoying a family reunion, ringing in the New Year together after the holiday season. Photo submitted by Pam Weathers
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt certifies Trump’s presidential win
Special to the News On Monday, January 6, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) released the following statement after taking part in Congress’ certification of electoral votes for President-elect Donald Trump. “I was proud to participate in certifying the election of our nation’s forty-seventh president, Donald J. Trump. His resounding, historic victory in November was a…
Read MoreRep. Rogers announces staff changes
Special to the News Last Friday, January 3, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), announced Haley Wilson has been promoted to chief of staff. Wilson is a native of Montgomery, a University of Alabama graduate, a previous Rogers office intern, and joined Rep. Rogers office staff in 2012. She will be replacing Christopher Brinson, who served in the Rogers office…
Read MoreBreaking: Goodwater man killed in Coosa County crash
Sbreakingpecial to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:19 a.m. Sunday, January 5, has claimed the life of a Goodwater man. Briian A. Combest, 28, was fatally injured when the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado pickup he was driving left the roadway and struck several trees. Combest was not using a seat belt…
Read MorePodcast sheds light on new evidence, more in 1994 Coosa murder
This article from February 7, 1997, covered Blan’s trial and his conviction of guilty. By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Thirty years after Michael Bernos was murdered in Coosa County, a podcast continues to further investigate the case, resulting in testimony being recanted and new evidence uncovered. In the July 6, 2018, edition…
Read MoreElementary students, family members enjoy Literacy Night, Parade of Trees
Literacy Everywhere! sponsored the Third Annual Parade of Trees and Literacy Event for students and families of Coosa County schools on Monday, December 16. Approximately 150 students and family members of Coosa County Schools in grades kindergarten through twelfth came out for the annual event. Attendees kicked off the night by making a Christmas craft and snacks…
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