Obituaries
Doris Jean Farris Doris Jean Farris, age 85, of Sylacauga, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. Doris is survived by her husband of 33 years, Horace Farris; her step-sons, David Walley, John Walley (Cynthia); her sister, Carolyn Messer; her 10 step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Doris was preceded in death…
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; came up 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…
Read MoreWFF samples 356 deer for CWD on opening weekend
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources In a continuing effort to minimize the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the state, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division held this season’s first mandatory CWD check recently in Lauderdale County. WFF staff…
Read MoreADOC correctional security guard arrested in drug trafficking operation
Special to the News On December 3, agents from the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD), assisted by K9 and Security Threat Group personnel, apprehended Alesia Jarett, a correctional security guard at Elmore Correctional Facility, on charges related to narcotics trafficking. Jarett, who was under investigation for suspected drug…
Read MoreGreat Neighborhood Watch meeting, same leaders
Union Square’s Neighborhood Watch meeting on Monday was big with a small group of people because of illness and other business that was a priority. However, we took care of some important business, fellowship and ate Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner all in one. We did this because our next meeting won’t be until February.…
Read MoreDeatsville man dies in Elmore County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:05 a.m. Saturday, November 30, has claimed the life of a Deatsville man. Matthew T. Lock, 31, was fatally injured when the 2017 Nissan Altima he was driving left the roadway, crossed over a ditch and overturned. Lock was not using a seat belt at…
Read MoreVFD fundraiser, bake sale tomorrow
I hope all in our community had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day, whether spent with family, friends, or enjoying some downtime with yourself. Although I do enjoy family gatherings, I truly enjoyed the majority of the day just enjoying some alone downtime. I also enjoyed having time off from work and the store to get…
Read MoreChili cook-off, bake sale, bingo tomorrow
This Saturday is the date! Come bring your best chili recipe for bragging rights and $100 to the Richville Neighborhood Watch Chili Cook-Off. Entry fee is $20. Your cooked chili must be at the fire department by noon, along with a list of ingredients (just the items, not your recipe). Please don’t put a…
Read MoreChristmas, festive events planned throughout county
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Witer In the midst of the holiday season, with Thanksgiving just ending and Christmas coming not far behind, Coosa County communities and organizations have been busily preparing for the festive holiday season. The towns of Goodwater and Rockford will have parades, while Kellyton and Rockford will have events with…
Read MoreRockford approves sidewalk repair
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Rockford is continuing to look to make improvements, moving forward with a sidewalk repair project and getting quotes for some improvements to the town park. During the Town Council meeting last Tuesday evening, Mayor Scott White reported that the town had received two quotes…
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