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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…

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April 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…

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Obituaries

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…

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ALEA 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…

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Alabama 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…

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Melton’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…

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Community 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.…

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Central 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…

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Montgomery 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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