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Two arrested for theft from utility trucks

Brandon Scott Acklin   Christopher Dylan Green   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Two men from Talladega County were arrested Wednesday on charges related to theft from utility trucks. On Monday, October 28, the Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call from the Marble Valley area stating that several Southern Electric Corporation trucks had…

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I fought the truck, and the truck won

    A log truck turning north onto U.S. Highway 231 from County Road 18 hit and severely damaged a power pole, causing a power outage in the Rockford area early Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 2 p.m. across from Triple R Cafe and resulted in 308 Alabama Power customers being without power…

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The almighty attention span

  I was at a barbecue. There were lots of people around, eating, and at some point one of my cousin’s kids rode their Schwinns into the yard. One boy leapt off his bike and sidled up to me. “It’s so quiet out here,” the boy remarked in stupefied wonder. At that moment, I realized…

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Main Street Alabama launches statewide Sweet Hometown Trail

Special to the News   Main Street Alabama is thrilled to announce the launch of Sweet Hometown Tours: Alabama Main Street Trail, a statewide trail system showcasing the Main Street experience in the state’s designated communities. From Ridge-and-Valley Appalachia to the glittering Gulf Coast, Sweet Hometown Tours pairs Alabama’s penchant for historic preservation with today’s…

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A/B Honor Roll Q1 2024-2025

Gaddis, Amaria Jadeion 7th grade Gonzalez, Gabriel Zane 7th grade Howell, Lily Addison 7th grade Kelly, Kaven Curtez 7th grade Tindall, Kaden Thomas 7th grade Welch, Kortlyn R’Riann 7th grade Yates, Jenni Marie 7th grade ——————————————————– Franklin, Christopher Jay 8th grade Hamilton, Bailee Lynn 8th grade Harmon, Bryar Wade 8th grade Harris, Madison Allena Evonne…

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October 21-27, 2024

  Jail population as of October 27: 37 inmates Males: 34 Females: 3   ARRESTS On October 22, Investigator Ward arrested Andrew Shane Jones, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Failure to Appear. The subject was processed in the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On October 24, Deputy Dawson arrested Patrice Alycia…

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Central student completes ADAS certification

  Jacob Stevens completed his introductory Alignment Driver Assists Systems (ADAS) certification as he finished up the first nine weeks of instruction. The ADAS certification is offered through Hunter Engineering as part of a series of certifications Jacob will be pursuing this year through his Career Tech Education lab in TDL Class. The Coosa County Career…

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Literacy Everywhere! hosts event for kindergarten families

  Central Elementary School (CES) kindergarten students and their adults participated in a fun night of literacy learning and family engagement. The event, sponsored by Literacy Everywhere!, was led by CES kindergarten teacher Leslie Wells. The purpose of the event was to help adults understand student data from assessments such as i-Ready Diagnostic tests. First…

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