Deatsville man dies in Elmore County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:05 a.m. Saturday, November 30, has claimed the life of a Deatsville man. Matthew T. Lock, 31, was fatally injured when the 2017 Nissan Altima he was driving left the roadway, crossed over a ditch and overturned. Lock was not using a seat belt at…
Read MoreVFD fundraiser, bake sale tomorrow
I hope all in our community had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day, whether spent with family, friends, or enjoying some downtime with yourself. Although I do enjoy family gatherings, I truly enjoyed the majority of the day just enjoying some alone downtime. I also enjoyed having time off from work and the store to get…
Read MoreChili cook-off, bake sale, bingo tomorrow
This Saturday is the date! Come bring your best chili recipe for bragging rights and $100 to the Richville Neighborhood Watch Chili Cook-Off. Entry fee is $20. Your cooked chili must be at the fire department by noon, along with a list of ingredients (just the items, not your recipe). Please don’t put a…
Read MoreChristmas, festive events planned throughout county
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Witer In the midst of the holiday season, with Thanksgiving just ending and Christmas coming not far behind, Coosa County communities and organizations have been busily preparing for the festive holiday season. The towns of Goodwater and Rockford will have parades, while Kellyton and Rockford will have events with…
Read MoreRockford approves sidewalk repair
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Rockford is continuing to look to make improvements, moving forward with a sidewalk repair project and getting quotes for some improvements to the town park. During the Town Council meeting last Tuesday evening, Mayor Scott White reported that the town had received two quotes…
Read MoreRockford approves sidewalk repair
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Rockford is continuing to look to make improvements, moving forward with a sidewalk repair project and getting quotes for some improvements to the town park. During the Town Council meeting last Tuesday evening, Mayor Scott White reported that the town had received two quotes for…
Read MoreSeniors re-enact Marbury v. Madison case
Twelfth graders who take government at the Central campus re-enacted the landmark Supreme Court case, Marbury v. Madison, which was decided in 1803. Although they had read about the case in their textbook, it is a somewhat complicated case, and the re-enactment helps the students understand how it unfolded and the implications of the court’s decision. In deciding Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court gave…
Read MoreConstables, write-in voting process explained
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following another election cycle and a longer wait for certifying official election results, Judge of Probate Richard Dean has taken time to explain the write-in process for voting and the constable votes in detail. Considering the extra time and resources that went into this election, Dean encourages everyone…
Read MoreAlabama State Canvassing Board certifies 2024 general election results
Special to the News The 2024 general election results have been certified by the Alabama State Canvassing Board. The canvassing board consists of Gov. Kay Ivey, Secretary of State Wes Allen and Attorney General Steve Marshall. “On November 5, Alabamians cast 2,265,090 ballots for president in a fair, secure and transparent election,” Secretary Allen said.…
Read MoreSylacauga couple killed in Coosa County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9 a.m. Monday, November 25, has claimed two lives. The driver; William Mathews, 65, of Sylacauga; and Annette R. Mathews, 64, also of Sylacauga, were both fatally injured when the 2006 Ford F750 dump truck they were in overturned, left the roadway, then…
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