The big guy
The emails came after I wrote a 500-word prayer for Hurricane Helene victims. I had no idea my words would invite so many different opinions on God. I received emails from exotic places all over the world, including Illinois. “Sean, you’re an IDIOT!” writes one emailer. “How can you believe that your prayer will…
Read MoreCommunity journalism starts with community
Editorial by Adam Strunk Running a local newspaper can be one of the most frustrating, worthwhile, mundane, exciting, demanding, rewarding endeavors you can take on. Sounds great, kids, doesn’t it? This year, we received the honor of a request to tell our story as part of National Newspaper Week. The week serves to highlight…
Read MoreOur stories shape the stories that matter most
Editorial by Jeff Cott It seems like about every time I am out in the public, no matter what the occasion, once someone realizes I own the local paper they seem anxious to tell me something. And in more cases than not, it is how something someone has read impacts their lives. For example,…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
October 3-5 Marble Valley VFD announces its 11th Annual Open House and Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 3-5 at the fire department, located at 2373 Coosa County Road 5 (also known as Marble Valley Road), Sylacauga, 35151. Come join us for our Open House! There will be a daily drawing, one…
Read MoreChildren’s Policy Council reviews assessment, hears from agency members
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its September meeting, the Coosa County Children’s Policy Council, or CPC, provided an update on its Needs Assessment report and heard from some of its agency members. The county’s 2024 Needs Assessment indicated the county’s three most urgent needs are school success, mental health and early care…
Read MoreHouse party in Kellyton results in four arrests
Laraun Darby Kelly Hernandez Christopher Gregory Macey Lane By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A house party earlier this month ultimately led to four arrests for various charges, including a drug-related charge and a charge related to underage drinking for the host of the party. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported…
Read MoreLocal receives college scholarship, cultivating future of Alabama agriculture
Coosa County native and Auburn University student Alli Broom received a $1,750 scholarship from the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation and the Coosa County Farmers Federation. Broom was recognized during the Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship reception September 23 at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. Broom is a senior studying ecological engineering. From left are Federation…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for drug charges
Kyle David Wentzell By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Goodwater man was arrested last Thursday on drug-related charges following a traffic stop. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on September 19, Sgt. Ward conducted a traffic stop in the Kellyton area on a vehicle with a switched tag. Upon stopping, Ward confronted…
Read MoreAlexander City native serves at Fleet Weather Center Norfolk
Chief Petty Officer Dannielle Flournoy Special to the News By Megan Brown Navy Office of Community Outreach Chief Petty Officer Dannielle Flournoy, a native of Alexander City, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Fleet Weather Center (FWC) Norfolk. Flournoy graduated from Benjamin Russell High School in 2008. Additionally, Flournoy earned an associate degree in…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes indictment, warrant arrests
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office recently made two arrests in unrelated cases for a grand jury indictment and an outstanding warrant, with both individuals being picked up from other agencies. On September 9, Deputy Payton went to Clay County Jail and picked up Charles Danny Rainwater on a grand jury…
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