AG Marshall announces resentencing of Roy Burgess Jr. for 1993 Morgan County capital murder
Convicted capital murderer again received sentence of life without parole Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday that a Morgan County Circuit Court has again sentenced Roy Burgess Jr. to life without parole for the brutal 1993 capital murder of 16-year-old Kevin Ray Gardner. “I am pleased that justice for…
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Jemison man dies in Chilton County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, has claimed the life of a Jemison man. Mark S. Allred, 53, was fatally injured when the 2024 Freightliner tractor-trailer he was driving left the roadway and struck a cable barrier before overturning. Allred was pronounced deceased at…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces conviction of Jefferson County man on child pornography charge
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of a Jefferson County man on charges related to child pornography. Dustin Van Faulkner, 36, of Gardendale, pleaded guilty in Jefferson County Court to one count of dissemination of obscene matter depicting a person under the age of 17. “Child exploitation has no…
Read MoreThere should be no more changes to election laws during 2024 election cycle
Op-Ed by John Merrill Numerous new election laws have been passed across the nation since the 2020 presidential election. Advocates have had close to four years to push for reforms to make elections safer, more transparent, and more secure. Now, with less than two months until the general election, it’s essential that we work…
Read MoreLive music tonight at Coosa Live; EVFD bingo tomorrow
I am making progress on the house. Hoping to get that wood stove completely installed by the first week of October, but we will see. Plans have a way of changing without notice. Such as with my job; after months of contract protests and working in a state of limbo I was asked if…
Read MoreCommission approves end-of-year business, elects vice chair
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its meeting last Tuesday, the County Commission conducted various business matters, including electing a vice chair and approving department contracts and Highway Department material bids, with the meeting further being recessed rather than adjourned to continue later this month. With District 5 County Commissioner Lamar Daugherty having…
Read MoreParton’s Imagination Library available for Coosa youth
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a book program for children, is now available for youth in Coosa County. Coosa County’s youth can participate in the program thanks to the Alexander City Rotary Club and “local champion” Russell Lands. Currently there are 722 children covered by this affiliate, with a…
Read MoreHanover VFD to host Open House Sept. 28
Former Fire Chief Joe Jones cooking food for the Hanover VFD Open House last year. Photo submitted Dan Cina lends a hand, helping to cook and prepare food for last year’s Open House. He and former Chief Joe Jones plan to cook the food for this year’s event, as well. Photo submitted Special…
Read MoreWestwater Resources announces off-take agreement for sale of 100% of Fines graphite production from its Kellyton plant
Special to the News Westwater has now contracted with Hiller Carbon, a leading supplier of pelletized materials to the steel and foundry industries, to supply 100% of its natural graphite Fines production. With this most recent binding off-take agreement and the previously announced CSPG off-take agreements with Stellantis and SK ON, Westwater has now…
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