Dearman executed for 2016 murders of five by axe, gun
Special to the News Death row inmate Derrick Dearman was executed by lethal injection last Thursday for the 2016 capital murders of six individuals, including an unborn child. On October 17, Gov. Kay Ivey told Corrections Commissioner John Hamm that she would not exercise her clemency powers in the case and directed him to…
Read MoreAlabama One’s Athlete of the Week: Cory Thompson
Congratulations to Alabama One Credit Union’s Athlete of the Week from week 7, Cory Thompson from Central High School Coosa County. Cory earned two touchdowns, 60 yards receiving, 87 yards rushing. We’re proud of you, Cory! Go Cougars!
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Read MoreLive music tonight, VFD bingo tomorrow
My grandson had a runny nose. His mom said it was from the cold weather and just asked us to keep him warm while we watched him so he wouldn’t get chilled again. Well doesn’t seem to just be a runny nose since I now have a sinus infection. No fever or anything, just…
Read MoreThings happen for a reason
I discovered Tuesday that it is easy to get spitting mad when you’re on an airplane and things aren’t going your way. But would it really be productive to get upset over circumstances? I was flying home from Washington after a visit to my parents’ home. Airports can be a stressful place. I arrived…
Read MoreVerse of the Week
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7
Read MoreCentral Coosa Junior High football finishes on high note
On October 21, the Central Coosa Junior High football squad was joined by several sophomore football players to compete in a Junior Varsity game versus Fayetteville’s Junior Varsity team. The young Cougars capped the season with a 32-0 win over the Wolves. Head junior high football coach Dr. Terry Conkle explained, “The game featured a variety of…
Read MoreGov. Ivey removes state VA commissioner from his position
Interim commissioner for state VA named Special to the News After the State Board of Veterans Affairs failed to remove Kent Davis as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs during a special meeting Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey used the “supreme executive power of this state” to immediately remove him from his…
Read MoreOctober 14-20, 2024
Jail population: 39 inmates Males: 35 Females: 4 ARRESTS On October 20, Hayley Shawn Talbert of Sylacauga was arrested for Assault 3rd Degree. She was booked in and released on a $2,500 bond. CALLS FOR SERVICE STEWARTVILLE On October 15th, Deputies and the Stewartville Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a…
Read MoreAlabama One’s Athlete of the Week #8: Javon Thomas-Paterson
Javon Thomas-Paterson was selected as the Alabama One Athlete of the Week for Central High School Coosa County for his impressive effort during the week of October 11. Javon earned three touchdowns, 96 yards rushing, 87 yards passing, and four tackles. Congratulations, Javon! Go Cougars! Join us at Keith Bullard stadium tonight for the…
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