By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Coosa County Animal Shelter has now closed to the public, at least for now, as the future of the facility remains uncertain. Following his open letter to the county that was published in the February 24 edition of “The Coosa County News,” Dennis Hill, operations manager and…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Tragedy struck the Coosa County school system family Tuesday, along with the family and friends of a juvenile who was shot and killed in Sylacauga. According to a press release from the Sylacauga Police Department, on Tuesday the department responded to reports of gunshots in the Drew Court…

Pictured from left are special guest speakers Levi Leonard Sr., Willie Dean Riggins, Joseph McKinney, Ruby Johnson Hardman, and Izora Hill Maxwell. Photo submitted   Special to the News   On Saturday, February 25, the J. D. Thompson High School Alumni Association welcomed visitors to the Founders Day/Black History program. The combined Founders Day and Black History Program was an…

Toney Marbury   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Kellyton man was arrested last Wednesday on a sexual abuse charge relating to a case that began last month. On February 22, a report was filed with the Sheriff’s Office in reference to an individual being sexually abused by Toney Marbury. Sheriff Michael Howell…

Kenneth Limpham of Oxford operates a skid steer to help clear fallen trees, including this one with a lengthy tap root, from around Mt. Nebo Baptist Church on U.S. Highway 231 in Equality. Photo by Christa Jennings   Warren Tidwell with Hometown Organizing Project in Auburn stops to talk to Kenneth Limpham about where the…

Katie Williamson   Terrance Rawls   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Kellyton couple was arrested late last month on drug-related charges involving a minor. On February 28, 28-year-old Katie Williamson and 45-year-old Terrance Rawls were both arrested and charged with chemical endangerment of a child. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that Williamson and…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   During its two meetings for February, the Board of Education primarily handled personnel matters, as well as a handful of other business matters. All board members were present for both meetings, held February 2 and 23. The board unanimously approved rescinding a previous vote of recommendation of Tawana…

Special to the News   On February 18, law enforcement received a call for service for an alarm at Dollar General located on U.S. Highway 231 in Rockford. Upon arrival of law enforcement, they found the front door of the store had broken glass, but nothing was taken from the store. Law enforcement obtained surveillance…

Jaquon Jackson   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Sylacauga man was arrested last month on drug-related charges, including one felony charge, during a routine traffic stop. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that Deputy Scott initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the vicinity of Gilliland Circle and County Road 86 in the…