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Goodwater man dies in motorcycle crash

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Goodwater man was killed in a motorcycle crash early last Friday near Oak Grove in Talladega County. The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 1:50 a.m. October 4. Jeremy R. Jackson, 49, was fatally injured when the 2004 Yamaha YZF600R motorcycle that he was operating left the roadway…

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Three arrested in ADOC contraband operation

Two arrested are former employees of Limestone Correctional Facility   Special to the News   On Monday, September 30, the Narcotics and K-9 units of the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD) and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants at the residence of James and Sophia Chambers in Cullman…

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Third annual Empowered to Conquer assembly

  The third annual Empowered to Conquer (ETC) assembly recently took place at Central High School with ETC representatives and partners discussing the importance of mental health with on-campus seventh through twelfth grade students. Students discussed their current dreams for the future and what their emotional and mental state is currently. They also viewed a video…

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Hunters reminded to keep safety at forefront this fall

Learning treestand safety is crucial to having a safe and successful hunting season. Photo by Michael Bloxom, ADCNR     Firearm safety is one of the main topics covered during hunter education courses. In-person classes often include archery or shotgun and pellet-rifle shooting. Photo by Michael Bloxom, ADCNR     In-person hunter education courses are…

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Equality VFD looking for more volunteers

  Funny things happen when it comes to money. Some folks do very ugly things, even to family, when they desire money that is not quite theirs. Recently an aging family member was taken advantage of by a family member over money. Inheritance couldn’t wait, so they lied and manipulated to access the account and…

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Kudos to non-voters

    To those who opted to observe from the sidelines, enjoying the unfolding events. They acknowledge the outcome’s significance while recognizing their inability to alter its course once written. I’ve been playing sports since I was old enough to sign up, continuing from childhood through to more than 40 years of age. I can…

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Central Coosa Schools announces 2024 Homecoming representatives

  This year’s homecoming photo shoot took place at the brand new White Orchid event venue, right here in Coosa County. The White Orchid will also be the site of the Central High School 2025 prom. Thank you to owner David Garcia for allowing us to use his facility for the photo shoot. The White Orchid is located at 47265…

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People helping people

  I am so happy I live in a rural area where people help people. I feel so sorry for people who live in big cities where they may or may not know their neighbors. We may be called backward or uneducated, but WE know that is not correct. We know we are caring, helping,…

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