Obituaries
Laura Ann Deloach Coleman Our precious mama and me-maw went to be with our Lord on January 25, 2025. She was a member of Unity Freewill Baptist Church. She served her Lord and community, always helping out someone in need. She worked in the school system of Coosa County for many years. She will…
Read MoreGov. Ivey to deliver State of the State address on February 4
Special to the News On Wednesday Gov. Kay Ivey announced she will deliver her eighth State of the State address to the Alabama Legislature and her fellow Alabamians Tuesday, February 4, at 6 p.m. At the invitation of the Alabama House of Representatives, the joint session will take place in the Old House…
Read MoreFree tax assistance program returns to Coosa County
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The ringing in of a new year also means it is tax season once again, and a free tax assistance program is returning to Coosa County this year to help numerous eligible citizens with preparing and filing their taxes. Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama Inc., or VCCA, along…
Read MoreCoosa Upward youth sports ministry welcomes new directors
Former Coosa Upward Director Debi Stover is passing the baton for the directorship of the Coosa Upward youth sports ministry to others. Pictured from left are Chris Crumbley, Debi Stover, Brandi Childress, and Matthew Reams. Photo submitted Special to the News Submitted by Debi Stover After three basketball/cheer seasons, three football/cheer seasons, two…
Read MoreElected officials sworn into office
Photos by Lydia Waters District Judge Carlton Teel administers the oath of office to Superintendent of Education David Stover Jr., whose wife, Debi Stover, holds the Bible while he is sworn into office. Judge of Probate Richard Dean is sworn into office with his wife, Jackie Dean, holding the Bible as family members…
Read MoreFormer SO employee arrested for child abuse
Jacqueline Sue Nemith By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A former employee with the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office was arrested last month on child abuse-related charges. Sheriff Michael Howell said that his office had received allegations regarding child abuse that involved one of his employees. As such, he contacted Chilton County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreTwo killed in Coosa County crash
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A second fatal crash in Coosa County south of Rockford within a week has claimed two lives and left one injured. A two-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 5 p.m. Saturday, January 18, on U.S. Highway 231 near the 181-mile marker, approximately six miles south of Rockford. This crash…
Read MoreTwo arrested for marijuana following vehicle pursuit
Christopher Shane Murray Amanda Kaylan Lynn By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A man and woman were arrested late last month for marijuana, with the man facing additional charges, following a vehicle pursuit. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on December 20, Deputy Dawson responded to a call on Alabama Highway 9…
Read MoreThree arrested for Kellyton area burglary, more
Timothy John Bolan Michelle Lynn Nelson Robert Lee Atkinson II By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A burglary call resulted in three arrests, each facing four charges, including individuals from Coosa County and one from Tallapoosa County. On December 26, Deputy Payton responded to a call in the Kellyton area for…
Read MoreDuke men arrested for Marble Valley assault
Brian Shawn Duke Brantley Shawn Duke By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two men of the Marble Valley community in northwest Coosa County were arrested last Monday on assault charges following a report in the same community. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on January 13, the Sheriff’s Office received a call…
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