Equality Neighborhood Watch meets Thursday
I haven’t done much more in the house. I drove with a friend and neighbor to St. Louis. We attended a garlic festival and visited with my daughter. I use an app called Waze that adapts our route to live traffic, construction and accidents to give us the best route possible. I have driven…
Read MoreCES celebrates kindergarten, first grade Grandparents Day
Kindergarten and first grade grandparents were treated to special songs from their students as Central Elementary School celebrated Grandparent’s Day. Mrs. Alverson, Mrs. Hagan and Mrs. Well’s kindergarten classes sang “Grandparents Day.” Mrs. Chappell, Mrs. Ware and Mrs. Zachery’s first graders sang “Skinny Marinky Dinky Dink,” “Let’s go see our Grandparents” and did a “Chicka Boom Boom” welcome. Grandparents also had the opportunity to pose for…
Read MoreRockford approves, discusses road matters
The Alabama Department of Transportation installs new flashing lights at the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Alabama Highway 22 in an attempt to help make drivers aware of the 4-way stop. Photo by Lydia Waters Workers with the Alabama Department of Transportation begin work at the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and…
Read MoreGov. Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to take action
Special to the News As “National Preparedness Month” is recognized throughout September, Gov. Kay Ivey marks the date urging all Alabamians to create a plan and be prepared before disaster strikes. “Alabamians understand that disasters can strike without sufficient warning, and being prepared is the best defense we have,” said Gov. Ivey. “During National Preparedness Month, I encourage everyone to…
Read MoreGoodwater man, Dadeville woman arrested on drug charges
Letravious Rodrigus Fuller Deanna Nicole Monroe By Christa Jennings A Goodwater man and an Alexander City woman were arrested last Saturday on multiple drug-related charges while deputies were attempting to serve warrants. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on September 7, while on patrol attempting to locate a vehicle containing an individual…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to drug-related arrest
David Wayne Conn By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man was arrested last Friday on drug-related charges following a traffic stop. On September 6, Deputy Payton and Sgt. Rudd conducted a traffic stop on County Road 35 in the Stewartville and Weogufka area for a traffic violation and made contact with…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – August meeting
Audio recording of the August 20, 2024, Rockford Town Council meeting: To read the article covering the Town Council meeting, click here.
Read MoreMississippi, Oklahoma men killed in Talladega County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:55 a.m. Monday, September 9, has claimed two lives. Troy S. Patterson, 55, of Seminary, Mississippi, was fatally injured when the 2003 Ford Ranger he had initially been driving was struck by the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by Jason M. Moore, 52, of…
Read MoreAlexander City man arrested on multiple charges
Kwinton Cortez Harrell By Christa Jennings Senior Staff writer An Alexander City man was arrested on seven charges in Coosa County, including resisting arrest, late last month. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on August 24, deputies Payton and Dawson, along with the Goodwater Police Department, responded to U.S. Highway 280 to a…
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