Shop with the Sheriff kicks off holiday season again
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer While many area youth are excitedly looking forward to opening presents in the coming weeks, the Sheriff’s Office is once again looking to make the holiday special for those less fortunate. Sheriff Michael Howell and the Sheriff’s Office are hosting the fourth annual Shop with the Sheriff.…
Read MoreDadeville man arrested for marijuana
Travis Scott Huggins By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Dadeville man was arrested last month on a drug-related and paraphernalia charge following a traffic stop. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on November 16, Deputy Dawson was on routine patrol on U.S. Highway 280 when he passed a vehicle that appeared to…
Read MoreKellyton woman arrested for chemical endangerment
Hannah Marie Taylor By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton woman was arrested late last month for chemical endangerment following an investigation in another county. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on November 19, Investigator Ward was contacted by an investigator from Ashland Police Department regarding a chemical endangerment case. After investigating…
Read MoreChristmas in the Grove Open House
Special to the News The J. D. Thompson Alumni members hope you will join us on December 8, from 1-3 p.m. for an afternoon of old-fashion Christmas fun. We are excited that the Highway 22 E Podcast members will be hosting this event. The afternoon activities will include Christmas tree decorating, singing, refreshments,…
Read MoreVarsity girls basketball has three wins for season
On Tuesday, December 3, the Central of Coosa County Varsity Girls Basketball team won their game against Dadeville High School by a score of 52-19. On Tuesday, November 12, the team won their game against Fayetteville High School by a score of 70-13. On Thursday, November 14, the Central of Coosa County Varsity Girls Basketball team won their game against Fayetteville High…
Read MoreAlabama state school system makes some progress, but much work to do on behalf of students
The Alabama Department of Education has just released its annual report card on the academic achievement for each individual school system and the state as a whole. The results are in, and the state has made slight improvements from the year before, but there is still much work to do. The state over all…
Read MoreCentral Elementary School announces Students of the Week
The Students of the Week for kindergarten were Zofia Odem, Liam Weeks and Dixie Patton. First grade Students of the Week were Everly Norred, Lexi Peppers and Reagann Lee. Second grade Students of the Week were Zayra Garcia-Cruz, Kaylee Robison and Amari Holtzclaw. Third grade Students of the Week were Layla Chambers, Ava Adair and Adrianna Cowart.…
Read MoreSuspect arrested, contraband recovered at Staton Correctional Facility
Special to the News On Saturday, November 30, staff at Staton Correctional Facility noticed a suspicious vehicle on state property. The vehicle crashed through a gate on state property and fled. ADOC K-9 agents located the vehicle in Prattville, where two female occupants were detained. Suspect Heather Young was arrested and transported to the…
Read MoreHit and run leaves pedestrian dead
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian occurred at approximately 5:06 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, and has claimed the life of a Salem man. The pedestrian, Floyd C. Davis, 49, who was in the roadway, was fatally injured after being struck by an unknown vehicle. Davis was pronounced deceased at the scene.…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
December 7 The Kellyton Christmas Celebration, a FREE event, will be held December 7 from 5-8 p.m. at the Kellyton Civic Complex, located at 145 Church Street, Kellyton. The Christmas Celebration will feature a Gift Shop where vendors will be selling crafts, gifts, candles, and more; a Sweet Shop with homemade fried apple pies, salsa,…
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