Kellyton woman arrested on drug charges
Kristina Elliott By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton woman was arrested Wednesday on drug-related charges stemming from a case that began last month. On May 14, Investigator Ward was dispatched to County Road 48 in the Kellyton area because of a white vehicle with no tag that kept pulling up to…
Read More30 years ago in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Thirty years ago, the June 17, 1993, edition of “The Coosa County News” had fewer big headlines and instead primarily focused on community news and photos, as well as Father’s Day greetings to local dads. As such, this week as we look back to that edition…
Read MoreMan, woman arrested for assault
Zackery Lumpkin Danielle Mullens By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A man and woman were arrested last Wednesday on felony and misdemeanor assault charges, respectively. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that Deputy Payton responded to a call at Pine Tree Road in Kellyton. According to reports, two individuals were in the yard of…
Read MoreAlexander City man arrested for robbery, kidnapping
Gervantee Laney By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Alexander City man was arrested late last month on kidnapping- and robbery-related charges following an incident that occurred in Kellyton. On May 20 a report was filed with the Sheriff’s Office regarding the case. According to reports, the offender had a firearm and approached…
Read MoreObituaries
Elizabeth Causey Hawkins Funeral service for Mrs. Elizabeth Causey Hawkins, 96, of Alexander City, was Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Densmore officiated. Mrs. Hawkins passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on August 13, 1926, in Tallapoosa County to…
Read MoreSen. Tuberville continues to advocate for rural broadband
“Rural broadband is vital for the success of our rural communities and for the entire economy.” Special to the News Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) continued his push for rural broadband expansion on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Earlier this year, Tuberville was named as the top Republican on the Senate…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
May 5-July 30 Yard sale at St. John AME Church in Socapatoy every weekend this summer! Starts Friday, May 5, and goes through the end of July. Yard sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every weekend except Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekend. Clothes, furniture, TVs, rugs, tools, vacuums, home interior,…
Read MoreNext online state surplus property auction starts Saturday
Special to the News Laptops, office furniture, vehicles, and even some robotic construction equipment are among the lots up for bid in the next online state surplus property auction starting this Saturday, June 17. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is hosting the online auction via GovDeals.com…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch meeting to be held Thursday
With our summer heat and this week’s higher humidity with some much-needed spotty, popup showers (but better than drought) my utility bill is getting a bit pricey. Time to get more work done on the house renovation so that weather changes don’t impact my utility bill so dramatically with good insulation and added solar…
Read MorePride of Coosa County drum major, Corrie Haynes, attends Spirit Camp at Jacksonville State University
Corrie Haynes with the Spirit of Atlanta drum majors Corrie Haynes with Central High School band director Daryl Ingram Corrie Haynes competed against two other Central band members to be named the Pride of Coosa County drum major for the upcoming 2023 marching band season. Since this was a first year experience for Corrie…
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