Sylacauga man arrested for drugs, resisting arrest
Daryl Brian Hosey By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man is in custody on six charges, including drug-related charges and resisting arrest, following a traffic stop earlier this week. On Monday, Deputy Payton was on patrol in the Stewartville area working with the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office when he observed a…
Read MoreLMAIDA secures funding to assist with site development at Coosa County industrial park
Funding will be used to assist in site development for Two Rivers Lumber The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority has been approved for $2.5 million in funding through the Growing Alabama program. Funds will be used at the industrial park in Coosa County, located in the Kellyton community, to assist with site development…
Read MoreRay community man arrested for fentanyl
Johnathan Lance Mann By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Ray community man was arrested last Thursday on a drug-related charge, followed by being arrested on additional charges after being released from jail. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on July 18, Sheriff’s Office investigators and a probation officer went to a residence…
Read MoreCentral Coosa High student trained for a future in economic, community development
Roderick Graham, a rising senior at Central High School Coosa County, was nominated and sponsored by the Coosa County Chamber of Commerce to attend the recent Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program. Photo submitted Special to the News Roderick Graham, a rising senior at Central High School Coosa County, was…
Read MoreSylacauga man arrested for illegal mushrooms
Jonathan Bradley Varner By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man was arrested earlier this month after a traffic stop led to a drug-related arrest for mushrooms. On July 11, the Sheriff’s Office set up a driver’s license safety checkpoint on County Road 41 in the Weogufka area. As one vehicle pulled…
Read MorePreaching with no regrets
By Chris Philbeck From “Christian Standard” I’m writing this on the Monday after Bob Russell was guest speaker at Mount Pleasant Christian Church, the church I’ve served for more than 22 years. Bob delivered a powerful message called “Keeping Calm in Troubled Times” from Philippians 4:4-9. In his typical fashion, Bob used humor and…
Read MoreGlow Back to School success
Union Square’s Neighborhood Watch meeting is August 5 at 6 p.m. Don’t forget! Our prayers go deeply for Coach/Deacon McKinney and his wife, Mrs. Wanda McKinney, in the loss of their son, Aric McKinney. Condolences are sent from the entire county of Coosa. Our prayers are also with the family of Mr. Earl Caldwell,…
Read MoreThe truth is out there
Did you know that “The Coosa County News” publishes un-edited audio recordings of the town meetings on its web page? And that, going back to before the “News” had a web page, Ms. Christa has recordings for about a decade of town meetings? So, if you have a high tolerance for boredom, you could…
Read MoreBlessing to get up, get things done
I have done some work on the house, but working alone I haven’t made a lot of progress. Jenny’s General has not seen any summer surge in business, but quite the opposite, and had two customers the past week and two customers the week before. I do want to spend a morning picking blueberries…
Read MoreCommunity calendar
July 27 Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville will host Family Bingo Night on Saturday, July 27, from 5-8 p.m. New prizes, gift cards and more. Food available for purchase. Bring your friends and family, and come play where everyone has fun! July 28 The Coosa County Historical Society will have its quarterly meeting…
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