EVFD holding barbecue fundraiser, preparing for May 6
The new garbage pickup service for Coosa County … It is still a hot topic in Equality. Some are getting their garbage picked up regularly and on their usual day; others are still waiting and reporting their phone calls to 121 Disposal are going unanswered. The seven overflowing cans that were in front of…
Read MoreBreaking news: Judge denies bond for five Dadeville shooting suspects
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer In an eleventh update from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency sent at 5:44 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, it was reported that Tallapoosa County District Court Judge Clayton Taylor has denied bond for five of the six suspects arrested in connection with the Dadeville shooting. Per ALEA’s report, at approximately…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor
Open letter to young Alabamians Dear Young Alabamians, I don’t know you personally, but I don’t need to know you to care about you. I am concerned that so many of you are dying or seriously wounded. I want to help, but I realize I can’t without understanding; and the best way for me…
Read MoreBiden’s blunders: Part 3
Two weeks ago I made the mistake of thinking that I could zip off a piece about Joe Biden, and it would a be a simple task that I could sum up in less than 1,000 words; I was wrong. We pick up from last week’s Part 2 of listing out Biden’s long list of…
Read MoreLocal government transparency under attack
Editorial by the Alabama Press Association Public notices serve a crucial function in keeping residents and taxpayers informed about the activities of governments. These government notices let citizens know about impending actions that can affect their lives, property and community. You’ve seen, and benefited, from these public notices, which include reminders of upcoming meetings…
Read MoreApril 10-16, 2023
Jail population: 31 inmates Males: 28 Females: 3 ARRESTS On April 10, Deputy Payton arrested Micheal Jonathon Skrifvars, a resident of Childersburg, for Driving under the Influence. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,000 bond. On April 11, Deputy Scott arrested Donald Cameron Hodnett of Talladega for Probation Violation…
Read MoreGov. Ivey awards grants to fight illegal, abused drugs
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.88 million to continue the fight against illegal drugs and drug-related crime in Alabama. Ivey awarded $235,775 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. Combined, the groups are known as the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force. The…
Read MoreOverview of adoption process
In Coosa County and throughout the state we have many grandparents, family members and others who have taken on the responsibility of raising children who are not their children. The reasons are many and varied. Sometimes it is simply an economical reason. However, all too often this responsibility is inherited because of criminal activity…
Read MoreJuvenile killed in Lee County wreck
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. Sunday, April 16, has claimed the life of a Smiths Station juvenile. The 14-year-old, who was a passenger in a 2019 GMC Arcadia, was critically injured when the Arcadia left the roadway, struck several trees and overturned. The teen was not…
Read MoreRoanoke juvenile dies in Chambers County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. Monday, April 17, has claimed the life of a Roanoke juvenile. The 17-year-old, who was a passenger in a 2007 Honda Accord, was fatally injured when the Honda left the roadway and struck a tree. The teen was not using a…
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