House party in Kellyton results in four arrests
Laraun Darby Kelly Hernandez Christopher Gregory Macey Lane By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A house party earlier this month ultimately led to four arrests for various charges, including a drug-related charge and a charge related to underage drinking for the host of the party. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported…
Read MoreLocal receives college scholarship, cultivating future of Alabama agriculture
Coosa County native and Auburn University student Alli Broom received a $1,750 scholarship from the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation and the Coosa County Farmers Federation. Broom was recognized during the Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship reception September 23 at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. Broom is a senior studying ecological engineering. From left are Federation…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for drug charges
Kyle David Wentzell By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Goodwater man was arrested last Thursday on drug-related charges following a traffic stop. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on September 19, Sgt. Ward conducted a traffic stop in the Kellyton area on a vehicle with a switched tag. Upon stopping, Ward confronted…
Read MoreAlexander City native serves at Fleet Weather Center Norfolk
Chief Petty Officer Dannielle Flournoy Special to the News By Megan Brown Navy Office of Community Outreach Chief Petty Officer Dannielle Flournoy, a native of Alexander City, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Fleet Weather Center (FWC) Norfolk. Flournoy graduated from Benjamin Russell High School in 2008. Additionally, Flournoy earned an associate degree in…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes indictment, warrant arrests
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office recently made two arrests in unrelated cases for a grand jury indictment and an outstanding warrant, with both individuals being picked up from other agencies. On September 9, Deputy Payton went to Clay County Jail and picked up Charles Danny Rainwater on a grand jury…
Read MoreAt a crossroads
Emily Campbell on Omaha Beach holding a photo of her dad who landed on the same beach. I did it! I finally did it! For those of you who have been following my column for a while you know that my last BIG bucket list item was to go to Normandy and the…
Read MoreSept. 16-22, 2024
Jail population as of Sept. 22: 41 inmates Males: 36 Females: 5 ARRESTS On September 15, Deputy Payton arrested Michael Jeffery Jones, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Disorderly Conduct. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On September 19, Deputy Moeser arrested William Joseph Payton,…
Read MoreGov. Ivey celebrates National Hunting, Fishing Day
On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Gov. Ivey hosted conservation officials as she signed a proclamation celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day. Photo by Billy Pope, ADCNR Special to the News Last Thursday Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day, which takes place on Saturday, September 28.…
Read MoreNinth grade world history students simulate Columbian Exchange
As students completed their section on European colonization of the Americas, they took their lesson outside to simulate the Columbian Exchange. The Columbian Exchange was the global transfer of food, plants, animals, and diseases between the western and eastern hemispheres as a result of Columbus bringing the first European settlers to the Americas. Each student was in charge of a different…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces ILJIN to invest $100 million in aluminum forging operation in Auburn, creating 160 jobs
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced ILJIN, a leading automotive and industrial bearings and chassis manufacturer, is investing nearly $100 million in a new operation in Auburn. The company’s new facility will employ about 160 people and will allow ILJIN to expand into the aluminum forging market. “ILJIN’s decision to…
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