Sheriff’s Office hosts End of Year Review, Christmas Dinner
Deputy Shane Payton is awarded Deputy of the Year. Photo submitted Sheriff Michael Howell, right, recognizes Ronald Williams as Reserve Deputy of the Year. Photo submitted The Reserve Unit receives certificates of appreciation from Sheriff Michael Howell. Photo submitted Chaplain Matthew Reams speaks during the Sheriff’s Office annual…
Read MoreUnited Way seeks to spread Christmas joy
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Lake Martin Area United Way, which serves Coosa County, is seeking help from individuals and businesses to help make the holidays brighter and spread Christmas cheer this season. Lake Martin Area United Way has been contacted by eight families from across its service area who need extra…
Read MoreEducation in Training students teach money lesson to elementary students
Special to the News Education in Training Career Tech Education Lab student, Kelsey McLaughlin, and Coosa County Schools Career Coach Keslie Garrett presented to Central Elementary second graders about one of the biggest topics in the workforce, money. The presentation introduced the young students to the concept of wages by using various sizes, shapes and colors…
Read MoreCentral students get in the spirit of the season
SGA project leader Lillie Kimbrell; as well as fellow SGA members ZyNedria Edwards, Hannah Hyatt, Aniya Hoytt, and Katie Meeks; recently went to the school on the weekend to surprise everyone by filling the halls with holiday spirit. Students at Central High School were welcomed back from Thanksgiving break with the Christmas spirit and Christmas music…
Read MoreLocal farmers recognized during Alabama Farmers Federation annual meeting
The Coosa County Farmers Federation (CCFF) received an Award of Excellence during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 103rd annual meeting December 9 in Montgomery. This honor recognizes counties for top-tier programs, community work and agricultural advocacy during 2024. From left are Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan and CCFF President Jerry Fielding. Photo submitted
Read MoreAlabama Farmers Federation elects Board of Directors
Dale County’s Chris Carroll was elected Southeast Area vice president. In his new role, poultry, cattle and row crop producer Carroll will cover Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Coffee, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Elmore, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lee, Macon, Pike, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties. Jimmy Parnell of Chilton County was unanimously elected to his seventh term…
Read MoreBBB warns shoppers about holiday delivery scams, package theft: Stay protected while shopping online
Special to the News The holiday season brings an increase in online shopping and package deliveries, creating opportunities for scammers and package thieves to target busy consumers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Central and South Alabama urges shoppers to stay alert to delivery scams and take precautions to prevent package theft, commonly…
Read MoreAdventus
When I was a kid, our Christmases were so small you could have held them in the back of a van. It wasn’t that we were poor insomuch as my dad was a notorious cheapskate. Mama said if he ever died he would walk toward the light merely so he could turn it off.…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
December 21 Christmas Candlelight Concert, featuring Hunter Goff, hosted by Equality Methodist Church, will be held Saturday, December 21, at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend! December 29 Rehobeth United Methodist Church, on Coosa County Road 18, will hold its last service on December 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. Following the service, there will…
Read MoreDecember 2-8, 2024
Jail population as of Dec. 8: 35 inmates Males: 28 Females: 7 ARRESTS On December 2, Chief Hammond arrested Jordan Shalynn Murphy, a citizen of Tallassee, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On December 3, Investigator Ward arrested…
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