Good omens; happy New Year
So I saw this bald eagle on the side of Highway 22 last week. Snackin’ in the grass, like, well, you know. I had mixed emotions. For buzzards, bald eagles are not a good sign. It is kind of like having a new bully move into your neighborhood. You want to be looking over…
Read MoreRockford parade enjoyed by many
The Sheriff’s Office won first place in Rockford’s Christmas parade with its “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” float. Photo by Christa Jennings Henderson Towing’s float won second place in the parade. Photo by Christa Jennings Eastaboga Manor Haunted Attraction’s float was one of four that tied for third place. Photo by Christa…
Read MoreSanta Claus to ride through Goodwater tomorrow
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Goodwater will have a special guest in town tomorrow as the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, will be riding throughout town with the Goodwater Volunteer Fire Department. Children and adults alike are encouraged to keep their eyes out for Santa to ride by tomorrow afternoon, even stopping…
Read MoreStewartville man arrested for St. Clair murder charges
Billy Ray McAnnally By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A man from the Stewartville area was arrested earlier this month for another agency on murder charges. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on December 11, the Sheriff’s Office received a call from St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office requesting deputies go to an address…
Read MoreLake Mitchell HOBO awards grants to local teachers
Coosa County teachers receive grant funds from the Lake Micthell HOBO. Pictured from left are Central High School teachers Alicia Thompson, Mary White, Jacques Mitchell, and Scholarship and Teacher Grants Chairperson Marie Butts. Photo submitted. Lake Mitchell HOBO’s Scholarship and Teacher Grants Chairperson Marie Butts, left, presents a grant to Coosa County…
Read MoreCottage Grove Lodge awards inaugural scholarship
Cottage Grove Lodge #274 awards its First Annual Scholarship to Rebekah Burton, a recent graduate of Central of Coosa County High School, in the amount of $500. Congratulations, Rebekah! Photo submitted
Read MoreNew Site man arrested on drug charge
James Kapen Colley By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An individual who was initially found unresponsive near a Coosa County gas station was ultimately arrested on a drug-related charge Monday. On December 16, while Deputy Payton was on routine patrol, he responded to the Exxon station on U.S. Highway 280 for a call…
Read MoreInmate arrested for contraband
Delma Carlton Silmon Sr. By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County inmate has been arrested on an additional charge relating to contraband. On Monday, December 16, deputies Payton and Dawson conducted a cell search after detecting the odor of smoke. They found contraband in an inmate’s cell, ultimately leading to the…
Read MoreAlexander City man arrested for DUI
Antonio Roydregus Stone By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Alexander City man was arrested earlier this month when a deputy observed erratic driving behavior. On December 15, while Deputy Payton was on routine patrol, he saw a vehicle traveling west on County Road 50 with its headlights out and driving in the…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch to meet January 2
Christmas is almost here! Hard to believe that this is the last column before Christmas. Where has the year gone? I hope everyone is ready because next week is the big day, Christmas 2024. I have a couple more gifts to get and need to wrap some. I finished getting Christmas cards in the…
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