Senate passes Tuberville, Britt resolution honoring fallen U.S. servicemembers
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) in introducing a resolution honoring the sacrifice and service of six American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft over western Iraq while supporting Operation Epic Fury. This resolution unanimously passed the Senate…
Read MoreMarch Madness’ days are coming to a quick end
By Sen. Tommy Tuberville March Madness is in full swing and college sports fanatics from the West Coast to the East Coast are tuning in to watch their teams battle it out over the next few weeks. But once the season is over, the chaos of the modern NIL era returns. Players walk away…
Read MoreADOC Donaldson employee arrested on contraband charge
Special to the News On Tuesday, ADOC narcotics agents conducted an investigation into Correctional Officer Markia Smith for promoting prison contraband. Agents were able to obtain warrants to arrest Smith and search her residence, where approximately 134 grams of marijuana were located. Smith was transported to the Jefferson County Jail and booked on charges…
Read MoreTurning my madness, sadness into joy
We are happy to have our very own Lydia back. We missed her deeply. It was a long journey for her, longer than we thought. We thought her journey was in the states; however, she went out of the country, but we welcome her home today. I have experienced sadness, hurt and pain in…
Read MoreVerse of the Week:
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” – Matthew 7:13-1
Read MoreMarch 16-22, 2026
Jail population as of March 22: 53 inmates Males: 43 Females: 10 ARRESTS On March 18, Deputy Moeser arrested James Danielle Tucker, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 cash bond. On March 17, Deputy Brown…
Read MoreBeautiful dreamer, wake unto me
The cardiologist at my annual appointment asked if I’d ever had a sleep study. I said no. He suggested I do and see what we learn. What I learned is that you sleep very little during a sleep study. The kindly attendant wired me from head to toe and put a large control monitor around…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
April 4 Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Association’s biannual meeting will be held April 4 at 10 a.m. at the church. All members please attend. Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We have now started a study on “Revelation.” Join us for class held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship…
Read MoreChildren’s Policy Council hears from agency partners
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Children’s Policy heard from several of its agency partners during last week’s meeting, providing updates on available services and upcoming events. While there were 27 in attendance for the meeting, no elected officials attended. However, law enforcement was well represented with Chief Deputy Scott Hammond,…
Read MoreWagon train passes through Coosa on annual trek to Montgomery
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A wagon train once again passed through Coosa County this year, making stops in the county along the way on their annual journey to the rodeo in Montgomery. The Forney Trail-Blazers Wagon Train stopped at Union Church at the intersection of County roads 18 and 40 Tuesday for…
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