Patience is key
I was unable to attend the Neighborhood Watch meeting. However, I got a little bit of information. We had two candidates in attendance who are running for circuit clerk of Coosa County, Mrs. Ramona Cina and Pastor Matthew Reams. Everyone was happy to have them and hear what they had to say to help…
Read MoreApril 24-30, 2023
Jail population as of April 30: 32 inmates Males: 28 Females: 4 ARRESTS On April 25, Captain Hammond arrested Terry Lynn Patterson, a resident of Kellyton, for Grand Jury Indictments of Rape 1st, Sexual Torture and Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12 years old. He was processed into the Coosa County…
Read MoreObituaries
Dylan Gentry Sgt. Dylan Gentry, 21, of Verbena, passed away tragically Monday, May 1, 2023, at his residence in Fort Hood, Texas. He was an active military sergeant in the U.S. Army. He is survived by numerous relatives and family members as he was loved by so many. Final arrangements are pending. Radney Funeral Home…
Read MoreALEA marks one year anniversary, highlights success of LEADS
More than 1.3 million driver license credentials processed since April 16, 2022 Special to the News In April of 2022, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division launched a new and modernized driver license system, replacing a complex legacy system that had been in place for nearly two decades. Since the…
Read MoreAlabama novelist pens new mystery, “Little White Lies”
“Little White Lies,” latest mystery by acclaimed novelist Margaret Fenton, released Special to the News Acclaimed Alabama mystery writer Margaret Fenton’s “Little White Lies,” the newest installment in her popular southern mystery series, has been released. Published by Aakenbaaken & Kent, “Little White Lies” is now available wherever fine books are sold. A tense, taut and timely tale…
Read MoreMelton’s motivation leads to first wild turkey
David Melton of Huntsville shows off the gobbler he bagged in the Alabama Black Belt. Photo submitted Melton had the pleasure to carry the 18.5-pound turkey back up the ridge. Photo submitted Melton starts to remove the breasts from the turkey under Charles Casey’s supervision. Photo submitted By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
May 5 Cancer Outreach and Community Hope (C.O.A.C.H.) Ribs, Rhythm and Remembrance will be held at the West Coosa Senior Center walking track on Friday, May 5, from 5 to 9 p.m. with the Survivor Walk at 6 p.m. The center is located at 47 Coosa County Road 70, Sylacauga, 35151, in the Stewartville community.…
Read MoreBlue Cross, Blue Shield of Alabama encouraging schools statewide to apply for Be Healthy School Grant Program
Special to the News In our ongoing commitment to help prevent childhood obesity, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is proud to continue its Be Healthy School Grant Program. For the 2023-2024 school year, Blue Cross will make available $300,000 and award grants up to $10,000 to 30 schools across the state that…
Read MoreCentral High School is proud to recognize its Honor Roll students
7th All A’s: Kaylyn Gould, David Lee and Jeffery Yates (not pictured) 7th All A’s & B’s: Kalicia Davis, Grayson Kelly, Matthew Eubanks, Even Griffith (not pictured), Wyatt Kimbrell, Owen Mathis (not pictured), and Ayden Williams 8th All A’s: Wesley Casas (not pictured), Aerial Green, Chelsea Moore (not pictured), Kenyon Richardson, and Javarious…
Read MoreMontgomery pedestrian killed in crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian occurred at approximately 11:18 p.m. Sunday, April 30, and has claimed the life of a Montgomery man. Arondi L. Stoudemire, 29, the pedestrian, was fatally injured when he was struck by a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder driven by Constance D. Conrad-Jones, 43, of Enterprise. Stoudemire…
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