Union Square News: Great Neighborhood Watch meeting
To my readers, I did not have a column last week because of a busy schedule, death in the family, etc. I appreciate all of you. Whenever I am out, it is for a good cause. Union Square enjoyed a delayed Union Square Fourth of July meeting last Monday evening with two candidates running for…
Read MoreRichville Rundown: Historical Society to meet July 30
Just a reminder that this is a tax-free weekend. However, you need to check because all stores do not recognize it even if the county/city location does. This is a great time to buy back-to-school supplies and clothes. The first day of school for students is August 7. Richville Volunteer Fire Department will have bingo…
Read MoreServe & Protect Review: July 21, 2023
July 10-16, 2023 Jail population as of July 16: 42 inmates Males: 40 Females: 2 ARRESTS On July 12, Deputy Scott arrested Willie Albert Ezzard, a resident of Sylacauga, for Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail on a $2,000 bond. On July 13, Deputy Ward arrested Aaron Lee…
Read MoreKellyton continuing to make improvements to renovated facility
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Kellyton is continuing in its efforts to gradually work on and improve the renovated former school facility. Having remodeled the old school office to be transitioned for use as office and other space, the town is moving forward with furnishing the office space to better…
Read MoreSecond arrest made in connection with cold case murder of Andre Davis
Tyreese Omar Hicks By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A second arrest has now been made in connection with the 2019 cold case murder of Andre Davis of Kellyton. On June 26, 36-year-old Tyreese Omar Hicks of Sylacauga was arrested by Coosa County investigators. He was charged with capital murder in connection to…
Read MoreUpcoming July tax holiday offers consumers way to save
Special to the News Alabama parents and others plan to take advantage of the savings associated with Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday next weekend. According to the National Retail Federation, parents of kindergarten through high school students plan to spend almost $900, while families with children in college plan to spend almost $1,400 for back-to-school…
Read MoreHigh-speed chase ends in wreck, arrest
James Michael Stroud By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man was arrested Monday when a high-speed chase ultimately ended in a wreck outside of Rockford. It was reported that on July 10, Deputy Payton was on routine patrol. When pulling into the Mapco parking lot in Rockford, he reportedly observed an…
Read MoreRay woman arrested for exploitation of elderly
Amber Dawn Barrett By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County woman was arrested late last month on an exploitation charge following an investigation. It was reported to the Sheriff’s Office that Amber Dawn Barrett was taking advantage of an elderly victim while she was working for the victim. During the investigation…
Read MoreALEA Troopers investigate four traffic fatalities, zero boating deaths during Fourth of July extended weekend
Special to the News This year’s Fourth of July extended holiday period was one day longer than the holiday in 2022; however, troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol investigated 50 percent fewer traffic deaths than the previous year. ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division investigated four traffic fatalities, and the Marine Patrol…
Read MoreCentral Coosa cheer squad attends summer camp
The Central Coosa cheerleading squad has been working hard at camp the last two weeks preparing for the upcoming seasons. Varsity captain Rebekha Burton and co-captain Kelsey McLaughlin will be leading the squad this season. The cheerleaders will be selling donuts when school starts to help pay for uniforms. Thank you to cheer sponsors…
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