Goodwater woman arrested for hallucinogens
By Christa Jennings A Goodwater woman was arrested Sunday related to hallucinogenic drugs in a case stemming from late last month. On February 21, Deputy Kelley was patrolling County Road 511 in the Goodwater area when he observed a vehicle failing to maintain lanes. He initiated a traffic stop, and while walking up to the…
Read MoreTwo arrested in Kellyton drug bust
Special to the News On Friday, February 27, the Coosa County SRT, Coosa County deputies and investigators, and officers from Rockford Police Department and Goodwater Police Department conducted a search warrant in the Kellyton community. During the search warrant fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, and firearms were located and seized from the residence.…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for marijuana
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Goodwater man was arrested earlier this month on drug-related charges, including marijuana, following a traffic stop. On March 2, Deputy Kelley was patrolling Alabama Highway 9 when he observed a vehicle with an equipment violation. He proceeded to initiate a traffic stop. Kelley informed the driver of…
Read MoreState, federal candidates to speak at Coosa Republican meeting
Special to the News The Coosa County Republican Party will welcome local, state and federal candidates for its meeting Tuesday, March 24. In addition to featuring remarks from numerous local candidates, this month’s meeting will include remarks from four candidates seeking state and federal office. Those are Seth Burton, candidate for U.S. Senate; Pat Bishop,…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for DUI
By Christa Jennings Senior Saff Writer A Goodwater man was arrested late last month for driving under the influence following a routine traffic stop. On February 24, Deputy Parker was patrolling County Road 511 in the Goodwater area when he observed a vehicle being driven erratically. He proceeded to initiate a traffic stop. Parker made…
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 MoreGov. Ivey commutes Burton’s death sentence
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has commuted the death sentence of Charles L. Burton to life in prison with no chance of parole. Burton was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1991 capital murder of Doug Battle in Talladega. As required by law, the governor first reached out to a…
Read MoreMonthly herbal classes starting Thursday
The Equality Volunteer Fire Department Board Appreciation Day was a great success. It was a busy day, and even though it was to be a free event, folks were so supportive that they continued to donate. And I heard the rummage sale sold out of all the new items that were in stock. Thank…
Read MoreLight of the world
Jesus was the light of the world while He was in the world. That distinction – being the light of the world – now belongs to His church. The church is to be a true representation of what Jesus both taught and lived. Following His resurrection, Jesus commissioned His church to “teach them to observe…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes FTA, probation arrests
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office recently made two unrelated arrests for failure to appear warrants and a probation violation. On March 2, Sgt. Rudd picked up 45-year-old Daryl Brian Hosey of Harpersville from the Elmore County Jail on six failure to appear, or FTA, warrants. Those were for possession of a…
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