March 31 – April 6, 2025
Jail population as of April 6: 32 inmates Males: 28 Females: 4 ARRESTS On April 3, Deputy Payton arrested John Anthony Presley, a citizen of Rockford, on charges of Obstructing Government Operations and Interference with Public Safety Communications. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $7,500 bond. On March 31,…
Read MoreLegislature needs to support community news
The legislative session is more than half over. A little bird told me that this is the most likely time for local bills to be introduced. Before a local law can be introduced, a legislator must run a public notice in the local county newspaper once a week for four weeks. So, how in…
Read MoreOne month away until STAR ID enforcement begins: What you need to know
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reminds Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005 will go into effect on May 7. This means Alabamians planning to fly domestic in the United States or enter certain federal facilities will need a REAL ID-compliant driver license (known as STAR ID…
Read MoreIs unity possible?
Shortly before our Lord was arrested and led away to Pilate, he prayed, “Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in…
Read MoreWhy our volunteer fire departments deserve our respect, support
In the heart of rural America, where emergency services can be miles away and resources stretched thin, volunteer firefighters stand as custodians of safety for their communities. These everyday heroes – teachers, farmers, mechanics, and office workers by day – transform into first responders at a moment’s notice, at all hours, often putting their lives on the line…
Read MoreCentral High School holds third nine-weeks awards celebration, ceremony
Students who received awards for Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance and iReady awards were treated to a celebration of pizza, cake and punch courtesy of SGA before going to the third nine-weeks Awards Ceremony. Thank you to Ms. Phillips for getting us a special deal on the pizza, Dr. Watson for picking up the pizzas and counselor…
Read MoreRemembering Mrs. Nellie Ferguson
I forgot last week to wish happy birthday to all those celebrating this month. Hard to believe we are in the fourth month of the year. Easter is this month, so we do have a holiday. The Richville Volunteer Fire Department and Neighborhood Watch Spring Fling on Saturday was a great success. We had…
Read MoreAlabama lawmakers set to enact major tax breaks in remaining days of legislative session
The Alabama Legislature is back from its last break before legislators start the final days of their 2025 session. The Alabama House of Representatives has passed several pieces of legislation that will benefit taxpayers. One of the first bills would reduce the grocery tax by one cent. Currently shoppers pay three cents to the…
Read MoreADOC makes two arrests at Elmore Correctional Facility following report of trespassing
Special to the News On Monday, April 7, the Alabama Department of Corrections K-9 Team at Staton Correctional Facility was notified about three trespassers on state property at nearby Elmore Correctional Facility in Elmore. The team responded with the assistance of Elmore County Sheriff’s deputies. Three suspicious vehicles were discovered and searched, and…
Read MoreObituaries
Nellie Frances Ferguson Mrs. Nellie Ferguson, 97, passed away at Chapman’s Nursing Home on April 4, 2025. She was buried at Swamp Creek Cemetery on Monday, April 7, 2025, with no services per her request. She was born on October 7, 1927, to Gertrude and Osie Bush in Coosa County. She was survived by her…
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