June 19-25, 2023
Jail population as of June 25: 39 inmates Males: 36 Females: 3 ARRESTS On June 19, Deputy Middlebrooks arrested Robert Allen Jenkins of Auburn for Domestic Violence 3rd Degree. Subject was processed in the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On June 20, Deputy Scott arrested Daja Monique Harrison of Birmingham for…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces Court of Criminal Appeals upholds capital murder conviction in Jefferson County
Special to the News On Wednesday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Terrance Jermaine Holder, age 43 of Jefferson County, for capital murder. Holder was convicted in the Jefferson County Circuit Court on June 17, 2022. The evidence at trial showed that Holder got into…
Read MoreRockford approves ALDOT agreement, reviews parking ordinance
The Town of Rockford is entering into an agreement via an adopted resolution to enable the town to keep the welcome signs in place at the town boundaries along U.S. Highway 231 north and south and Alabama Highway 22 west and east. Photo by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer …
Read MoreWalk-a-Thon event enjoyed by all
Dignitaries attending the Walk-a-Thon included District 4 County Commissioner Ronnie Joiner, former District 3 County Commissioner Unzell Kelley and Judge of Probate Richard Dean. Photo submitted Two of the honorees recognized during the Walk-a-Thon were Chlora K. May, retired educator and Walk-a-Thon chairperson, and Lt. Bradgel Moon with the Sheriff’s Office. Photo submitted …
Read MoreHappy birthday, Irene Beasley!
Today, June 23, Irene Beasley turns 102 years old. This happy young lady recently celebrated with her son, Phillip Beasley; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Beasley; and their family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Irene Beasley, a Goodwater resident and longtime reader of “The Coosa County News,” has credited her five great-grandchildren as being the ones who…
Read MoreNew caretaker welcomed to Flagg Mountain
Numerous individuals and organization representatives welcome new resident caretaker, Mary Thurman, to Flagg Mountain. Photo submitted Special to the News On Tuesday evening the Alabama Forestry Commission hosted a dinner at Flagg Mountain to welcome the new resident caretaker, Mary Thurman, to the area. Representatives from many of the organizations who have supported…
Read MoreJune 12-18, 2023
Jail population as of June 18: 35 inmates Males: 33 Females: 2 ARRESTS On June 13, Sgt. Mike Rudd arrested Dionne Carlos McKinney, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Possession of a Methamphetamine. Subject was processed in the Coosa County Jail with a $3,000 bond. On June 13, Deputy DeAndre Scott…
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Read MoreBuild solid foundation for future success
I’ve been in a funk lately, feeling a bit demoralized and finding it difficult to be motivated to do much. Reminds me of a book I read way back in my early twenties titled “The 5 Minute Manager” which talked about what not to do, as well as to do with people, and one…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
May 26-August 4 BridgeWays Coosa County has registration open for its Summer Day Camp program, offering convenient day camp on the days that Central Coosa does not have summer learning. Youth can come for a day, sporadic days, or every day – whatever is needed. The program is flexible and tries to work around what…
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