Vehicle stop leads to drug-related arrest
Michael Alden Marcum By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A vehicle stop ultimately resulted in the arrest of a Jefferson County man on drug-related charges, including a cocaine charge. On October 25, Deputy Mitchell stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 280 just past County Road 49 for a traffic violation. As Mitchell approached…
Read MoreRichville VFD to host bingo next Saturday
Hope everyone is adjusting to the time change. There continues to be talk about making a permanent change, but there is no consensus on how to do it. So, 2024 we will continue to “spring forward” and “fall back.” Don’t forget the Richville Volunteer Fire Department will have Bingo on Saturday, November 18, at…
Read MoreWetumpka man arrested on multiple charges following hit, run
Andrew Scott Howitz By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Wetumpka man was arrested on six charges following a hit and run, pursuit and wrecking two additional times. On October 21 deputies were dispatched to U.S. Highway 280 and County Road 131 for a call of a possible disabled motorist. While en route…
Read MoreTwo men arrested on warrants
Antonio Simmons Joshua Kelley By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two men were arrested late last month on warrants for unrelated cases while in custody with other agencies. On October 20, Deputy Mitchell picked up 43-year-old Antonio Fargo Simmons of Sylacauga from the Talladega County Jail on warrants for Coosa County. He…
Read MoreAre babies born in sin?
Many honest and sincere people have been taught that since the fall of Adam and Eve that every living soul is born with a corrupt and sinful nature (totally depraved). Psalms 51:5 is often cited as a proof text, for it reads: “Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother…
Read MoreOne of our most important holidays
Tomorrow we will be celebrating Veterans Day and, in my humble opinion, it is one of the most important holidays we have. It is steeped in patriotism, honor and recognition based on what was originally called “Armistice Day” by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. It began as a way to remember the day fighting…
Read MoreOctober 30 – November 5, 2023
Jail population as of November 5: 34 inmates Males: 31 Females: 3 ARRESTS On October 31, Deputy Cook arrested Christopher Carl Kirk Jr., a resident of Sylacauga, on the charges of Failure to Appear in Court X 2. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $1,000 bond. On October 31,…
Read MoreTHANK YOU!
Thanks to all who made our Farm Day event a big success! To each who came, the vendors, the Sheriff’s Office, antique car owners, all the volunteer workers, “The Coosa County News,” SGA students, wagoneers and pony ride lady, the scarecrow contest entries, musicians, dancers, and any others who had a part – thank…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
November 10 The Weogufka Center will host bingo night on Friday, November 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hot dogs will be sold beginning at 5:30 p.m. November 20 The monthly meeting for the Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, November 20, at 10 a.m.…
Read MoreChurch directory update:
Please change Providence Baptist Church’s pastor’s name and phone number to: Andy Dickson 904-673-9034
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