Worth the price
Have you ever had one of those situations that seemed complicated, but turned out to be a duct-tape-and-WD-40 solution? Last week, one of our newspaper vending boxes was jammed. These boxes are old, hard to fix, and spare parts are limited. Ms. Christa called Mr. Fixit and hoped for the best. So Mr. Fixit…
Read MoreOur lives are transformed
When we come to know the Lord Jesus Christ on a personal basis, our lives are completely changed or transformed. Our sins are forgiven and we become alive to God – or born again of the Spirit. It is a remarkable transformation that occurs – one that is evident to those around us because…
Read MoreClassifieds & Legals
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Read MoreJuly 22-28, 2024
Jail population as of July 28: 35 inmates Males: 29 Females: 6 ARRESTS On July 22, Deputy Shane Payton arrested Daryl Brian Hosey, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 1st, Obstruction of Justice using a False Identity, Attempting to Elude, Resisting Arrest, and…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen warns Alabama citizens about misleading voter registration PSA
Special to the News Secretary of State Wes Allen is warning Alabama citizens about a misleading public service announcement currently airing in Alabama. The PSA; distributed by Vote411, an operation of the League of Women Voters; instructs Alabamians to register to vote using the Vote411 website. The website captures the website visitor’s personal data, including their IP address…
Read MoreAlabama lawmakers need to address comprehensive criminal justice reform
The crime in Alabama has everyone reeling from violence across the state, particularly in places like Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile. However, we have seen criminal acts in rural parts of the state increase, as well. There are a number of reasons for how dangerous the streets have become. One of the factors is the progressive’s…
Read MoreMany events to put on your calendar
School is starting next week on Tuesday, August 6! Be on the lookout for those yellow buses as they pick up and drop off students! The school needs bottled water donated for those afternoon trips on those buses. If you can donate, you can drop off at the school. Come out and support our…
Read MoreTwo men arrested for burglary, theft of Stewartville Hop-In
Tyree Tyshawn Hunter Shameek Devon Marshall Recovered items stolen from the Hop-In Chevron at Stewartville included several packs of cigarettes, numerous cigarillos, lighters, and some cash. Photo courtesy of the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two men from Montgomery and Childersburg were arrested Sunday on…
Read MoreHigh-speed chase leads to arrest of Goodwater man
Scott William McCook Jr. By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A high-speed chase through multiple jurisdictions eventually culminated in the arrest of a Goodwater man on multiple charges, including charges in Coosa County. On July 3, Deputy Payton received a call of a possible intoxicated driver on County Road 49 and responded to…
Read MoreCentral Coosa welcomes new head football coach, Daniel Flowers
Daniel Flowers, pictured with his family, has been named the new head football coach for Central High School Coosa County. Photo submitted After being named head coach just last week, Daniel Flowers wasted no time in hitting the field with student athletes this week for football workouts. Photo submitted Special to the News…
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