Traffic stop leads to drug-related arrest
David Wayne Conn By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man was arrested last Friday on drug-related charges following a traffic stop. On September 6, Deputy Payton and Sgt. Rudd conducted a traffic stop on County Road 35 in the Stewartville and Weogufka area for a traffic violation and made contact with…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – August meeting
Audio recording of the August 20, 2024, Rockford Town Council meeting: To read the article covering the Town Council meeting, click here.
Read MoreMississippi, Oklahoma men killed in Talladega County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:55 a.m. Monday, September 9, has claimed two lives. Troy S. Patterson, 55, of Seminary, Mississippi, was fatally injured when the 2003 Ford Ranger he had initially been driving was struck by the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by Jason M. Moore, 52, of…
Read MoreAlexander City man arrested on multiple charges
Kwinton Cortez Harrell By Christa Jennings Senior Staff writer An Alexander City man was arrested on seven charges in Coosa County, including resisting arrest, late last month. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on August 24, deputies Payton and Dawson, along with the Goodwater Police Department, responded to U.S. Highway 280 to a…
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Read MoreSept. 2-8, 2024
Jail population as of Sept. 8: 41 inmates Males: 35 Females: 6 ARRESTS On September 2, Sergeant Mike Rudd arrested Israel Thomas Fields, a citizen of Talladega, on the charges of Failure to Appear in Court X 3. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,640 bond. On September 6,…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Teacher of the Month
Congratulations to Justine Clark for being chosen as the Teacher of the Month. This is Mrs. Clark’s third year working at Central High School (CHS) as a paraprofessional overseeing students in seventh through twelfth grades on their intervention and Edgenuity coursework. Mrs. Clark has also been a Central Coosa Cougar mom for 10 years, having…
Read MoreJH football ended last two seasons undefeated, on track to do same this season
Tuesday night the Jr. High football team defeated Horseshoe Bend’s Jr. High team 46-6. Coach Conkle said, “It was a complete team effort!” Conkle added, “There were mistakes, as there always will be in any sport, but overall the young Cougars played quite well, demonstrating great effort and tremendous teamwork. It would be unfair…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
September 15 Grimes Chapel Baptist Church, established in 1924, is celebrating its 100th year of continuous church service with a special Homecoming service Sunday, September 15. Service starts at 10 a.m. and will include special singing with “The Chosen Anointed” trio performing, presentations, and a fellowship meal to conclude the service. Grimes Chapel will receive…
Read MoreObituaries
Sarah Ann McDaniel Sarah Ann McDaniel, age 70, of Goodwater, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Ann loved her church, spending time with her mom, being a servant for God, going to movies, Braves baseball, Alabama football, shopping at thrift stores and yard sales, and spending time with friends. Ann is survived by…
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