Kellyton man arrested on 10 charges after fleeing police
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A traffic stop led to a foot pursuit, which ultimately resulted in a Kellyton man facing 10 charges once law enforcement officers found him in Goodwater. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on August 18, Deputy Brown was patrolling in the Goodwater community when he observed a vehicle…
Read MoreWreck leads to arrest of illegal immigrant from Hanceville
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A vehicle crash ultimately led to the arrest of a Hanceville man who has been residing in the country illegally, according to reports from the Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, Deputy Payton responded to a vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 280. Prior to that he had received a call…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes arrests for warrants
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office recently made arrests in two unrelated cases stemming from outstanding warrants. On August 18, Deputy Brown met Childersburg Police Department to pick up an individual with outstanding warrants in Coosa County. He arrested 37-year-old Shameek Devon Marshall of Selma on two failure-to-appear warrants for third-degree…
Read MorePeter: Two important lessons he learned
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 17:5; John 13:8-10 Practical Application: If we fail to listen and learn we will fail. Action Statement: Today, regardless of my position, I will strive to listen and learn! INNER CIRCLE: Peter was selected by the Lord to be one of His apostles, and in all of the lists of…
Read MoreHow not to get arrested at your grandson’s game
Our middle grandson, 16, enrolled in soccer referee training and has been officiating this year. I don’t remember our having soccer when I was his age. Soccer must’ve been invented later and smuggled into America when we weren’t paying attention. I grew up playing baseball and still enjoy watching it. When our son moved to…
Read MoreWhat can creation teach us about God?
Mia, 7, says, “Creation teaches us that God likes to color outside the lines. Just look at zebras and jellyfish!” Romans 1:18-23 tells us that God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, are clearly seen in what He has made. Paul says people have no excuse for ignoring God. His fingerprints are everywhere…
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Seven Goodwater residents arrested in narcotics bust By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Reporter Seven Goodwater residents ranging in age from 21 to 62 were arrested Tuesday on multiple drug-related charges following an investigation, with warrants signed for an eighth individual and a child being removed from the environment. On Tuesday, September 15, Sgt.…
Read MoreGov. Ivey approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State Community College
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Lawson State Community College’s Lineworker Training Program has become the first program in Alabama to receive state approval through the Workforce Pell process, marking an important milestone in the state’s effort to expand access to short-term training for high-demand careers. Ivey provided Lawson State Community College…
Read MoreFishing tournament tomorrow; Providence’s revival begins Sunday
Wow, has everyone noticed the leaves that have started falling. They are not turning different colors very much yet, however. Hopefully, the days will start to get a little cooler soon, signaling it’s fall. Tonight is Homecoming for the Central Cougars! They play B.B. Comer. Come out and support them with kick-off at 7…
Read More2026 Central Coosa Homecoming Court
Not pictured: Eighth grade male representative Lee Bell and sixth grade representative Angelle Dubose.
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