Community Calendar
February 5-April 9 Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama Inc., along with the Coosa County Extension Office and Coosa County Chamber of Commerce, are once again sponsoring a free tax assistance program. Certified and trained tax preparers will provide free tax assistance and electronic filing of federal and state income tax forms in Rockford for those…
Read MoreEight injured, one killed in Montgomery County wreck
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle that occurred at approximately 4:25 a.m. Saturday, March 1, has claimed the life of a Locust Grove, Ga., woman and injured eight other individuals. Angie L. Stone, 63, was fatally injured when the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van she was a passenger in was struck by…
Read MoreFebruary 24 – March 2, 2025
Jail population as of March 2: 40 inmates Males: 35 Females: 5 ARRESTS On February 24, Lt. Moon arrested Fletcher Antawin Strong, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was booked into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On February 24, Deputy Payton arrested Jadayshia…
Read MoreObituaries
Sandra Jeanette Peters Funeral service for Mrs. Sandra Jeanette Peters, 73, of Alexander City, will be Friday, March 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Shane Harris will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. It is with profound sorrow and loving remembrance that the family of…
Read MoreA woman named Honey
“I’m dying,” the older woman says. Her name is Honey. She is in the meet-and-greet line after one of my shows. She holds one of my books. White hair. Tiny frame. Maybe five-foot. The theater ushers move her to the head of the line because she is using her roller walker. “It’s so nice to…
Read MoreThankful for help in establishing faith
When I look back on my Christian walk, I am always so thankful for the ones who spent extra time establishing me in the faith. It required some work. When it came to Christianity, I was pretty rough around the edges. In other words, I did not know much about the Bible and church ways.…
Read MoreRichville VFD Bingo tomorrow
First Friday in March! Happy birthday to all celebrating birthdays this month. Last weekend was sure a doozy with all the storms and power outages across the county then freezing temperatures. Hopefully our weather will improve, and we do have an early spring. I want to thank all the electrical company workers that worked…
Read MoreThree illegals in Kellyton put on ICE hold
Baltazar Sanchez Caballero Armando Rojo Lugardo Maximiliano Perez Vasquez By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Three illegal immigrants were arrested last Thursday in connection with thefts that occurred in Kellyton late last year. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that in October and December of 2024, two different victims…
Read MoreWoman calls 911 too many times
Lauren Faust By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County woman was arrested earlier this month after making too many unfounded 911 calls. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on February 13, Deputy Dawson responded to a 911 call and spoke with the caller. He informed her that law enforcement officers…
Read MoreMiss Centroid pageant contestants assist in preparing care baskets for cancer patients
Special to the News Miss Centroid pageant contestants completed a service project this year in conjunction with the Weogufka Cancer Outreach program. The Weogufka Cancer Outreach is directed by Amanda Fincher, a graduate of Central High School, who graciously allowed our young ladies to assist in preparing care baskets. Amanda’s mother was diagnosed with breast…
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