April 7-13, 2025
Jail population as of April 13: 36 inmates Males: 30 Females: 6 ARRESTS On April 7, Inv. Middlebrooks arrested Clifford Bernard Ellis, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Failure to Appear/Comply/Pay. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On April 8, Deputy Payton arrested…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreTurns out better when God does the fighting
The children of Israel learned the lesson the hard way. They simply couldn’t show up to the battle in just any old condition and expect to be victorious. If they were in wrong standing with God through disobedience or following false gods, they couldn’t stand in battle. It was God who fought their battles. So,…
Read MoreTuberville, Rogers, ATF work to expand Talladega National Forest
Proposed proclamation boundary addition would include portion of Coosa County By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer On Tuesday U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers introduced the Talladega National Forest Expansion Act, with the Alabama Trails Foundation working with the legislators to expand the Talladega National Forest. The expansion of the…
Read MoreThe other side of organ donation
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer In recognition of April being National Donate Life Month, last week’s edition included a report highlighting the importance of considering organ donation, sharing Amy Gilliland’s story of being a two-time organ recipient. But what about the other side of organ donation, family members who have lost…
Read MoreCHS, CES students enjoy school day softball, baseball games
Special to the News There were two beautiful days at the ball fields as the Central High School students and Central Elementary School students had the opportunity to enjoy a Central softball game and Central baseball game respectively. Students also had the opportunity to enjoy food from the Cougar Cafe thanks to the hard…
Read MoreVeterans present gift to Weogufka Neighborhood Watch
Mike Holmes with American Legion Post 45 makes a special presentation to the Weogufka Neighborhood Watch. Pictured from left are Mary Alyce Bennett, Holmes, Joey Moore, and Sonny Braden. Photo submitted Special to the News Mike Holmes from the American Legion Post 45 presented a beautiful gift to the Weogufka Neighborhood…
Read MoreStatement of Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship on HB 509 concerning deer breeders
Special to the News Last week, HB 509 (related to deer breeders) was introduced by Rep. Jeff Sorrells of Hartford. This bill should be disturbing to all ethical sportsmen, hunters and citizens in Alabama. Alabamians have a constitutional right to hunt and fish in this state. HB 509 would jeopardize that right. The…
Read MoreA walk with my dog
I am walking my blind dog in a public park. We are on one of those community tracks. People exercise everywhere. Joggers. Walkers. Cyclists. One woman is power walking, wearing earbuds, having a violently animated phone conversation with an invisible person. My dog, Marigold, and I have been walking a lot lately. It’s…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch meets April 24, upcoming VFD fundraisers
Life seems to be very busy right now, and it shows in the traffic on our tiny county road as drivers are speeding at high speeds as if time is running out and that somehow doing 60 in a residential area will make a major difference in their lives, even though it will only…
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