July 6-12, 2026
Jail population as of July 12: 41 inmates Males: 32 Females: 9 ARRESTS On July 6, Deputy Brown arrested Jerry Lee Carroll of Opelika on the charges of Shooting into an Unoccupied Automobile and Criminal Mischief 2nd. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $12,500 bond. On July 7, Sgt. Ward…
Read MoreOn singing national anthem in worship
I don’t remember why Harold, a deacon, was leading music that day many years ago. I suppose he was filling in during the holiday season. It was the Sunday before Thanksgiving. One hymn he selected was “America the Beautiful.” He introduced the hymn and said, “We thank God for our many blessings, including our country.” I’d…
Read MoreYouth have fun, learn with STEM Summer Camp
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Some Coosa County youth have had a fun and educational summer so far, enjoying a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Camp. The Coosa County Extension collaborated with the Goodwater Youth Development and Recreational Center’s Youth Summer Camp, Coosa Riverkeeper, 4-H, Auburn University’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education…
Read MoreQuilts in the Grove
Special to the News The J. D. Thompson Alumni members held their first Quilts in the Grove exhibit at the historic Coosa County Training/J. D. Thompson building in Cottage Grove on Saturday, June 20. The exhibit celebrated the history of quilts and Juneteenth. On display were bed quilts from Mama and Grandma, new…
Read MoreBack-to-school sales tax holiday to be held July 17-19
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer As families prepare for children to return to school in less than a month, they will once again have the opportunity to save a little money on school supplies and school-related items purchased next weekend. Alabama will hold its twentieth annual back-to-school sales tax holiday beginning at 12:01 a.m.…
Read MoreCPC, other agencies learn about targeted violence prevention
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its June meeting, agencies with the Coosa County Children’s Policy Council and others learned more about targeted violence prevention and its importance. The CPC collaborated with the Coosa County Extension office and Auburn University to host guest speaker Susan McCallister, director of Community Targeted Violence Prevention for…
Read MoreSummer fairs bring USPS job opportunities
Hiring locations include Goodwater, Alexander City Special to the News It’s officially summer. Set up a hammock and take a nap in the shade, spend a lazy day at the beach with your toes in the sand, grab a lawn chair and catch some live music at an outdoor concert, or go camping –…
Read MoreALEA reports significant reduction in Fourth of July holiday traffic fatalities following statewide safety enforcement campaign
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reporting a significant decline in traffic fatalities following its statewide Fourth of July holiday enforcement campaign; which took place during the holiday travel period of Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5. Through increased patrols and participation in national traffic safety initiatives, including…
Read MoreSchool supply donations, pick up
Community members and organizations who would like to donate school supplies may drop them off in the lobbies of either Central Elementary or Central High School, Monday through Thursday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Likewise, students who are in need of school supplies may pick up donated items from the lobbies at…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces funding for CHOOSE Act education savings accounts for 2026-2027 school year
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced education savings accounts (ESAs) established by the state’s CHOOSE Act program are now fully funded and available for the 2026-2027 academic year. Families that were approved through the application process earlier this year can access their funding through the ClassWallet platform to help pay…
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