Obituaries: February 10, 2023
Ronald J. Albright Funeral service for Mr. Ronald J Albright, 76, of Goodwater, was Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Hatchet Creek Presbyterian Church. Bro. James Morgan officiated. Burial followed in the Brownville Cemetery. Mr. Albright passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center (Sylacauga). He was born on July…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Vulnerabilities of electronic voting systems
Dear Editor, On Tuesday, February 14, the Coosa County Commission will consider a resolution which would reverse the trend toward digitizing the voter process. Electronic voting systems have demonstrated gross vulnerabilities and counting errors of which only hand counting has corrected. A National Election Commission representative testified in a recent court case in Fulton County,…
Read MoreRockford Utilities waives water bills for tornado victims
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer While still undergoing recovery efforts, tornado victims in southern Coosa County will be able to have some relief. During its meeting last Monday, the Rockford Utilities Board discussed its customers in the Equality and Rehobeth area who had been affected by the tornado. Board Member Ronnie Joiner mentioned…
Read MoreEquality man arrested for attempted murder
William Michael Smith By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Equality man has been arrested following the stabbing of a Wetumpka man that occurred last week. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that last Tuesday, January 24, his office was contacted by Russell Medical Center in Alexander City stating that they had a victim in…
Read MoreAnimal shelter officially open for business
Photos by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Animal Shelter enjoyed a successful open house last Saturday prior to officially opening for business Monday, January 30. Approximately 80 people attended the open house, enjoying refreshments and a silent auction while touring the facilities. Elected officials who attended…
Read MoreFree tax preparation, assistance program offered in Coosa County
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Once again a free tax preparation and assistance program will be available to Coosa County residents filing their tax returns this year. Sponsored by the Coosa County Extension Office and Coosa County Chamber of Commerce, along with Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, the program kicks off Wednesday, February…
Read MoreAlexander City man arrested for murder of Goodwater man
Lei-Keston Demicha Ford By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Alexander City man has been arrested for murder following the fatal shooting of Robin Braswell of Goodwater. As reported in the January 20 edition, the Sheriff’s Office initially began conducting a death investigation after being contacted by the Goodwater Police Department in reference…
Read MoreRockford adopts two ordinances, pays off loan
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its January meeting, the Rockford Town Council unanimously approved adopting two ordinances, as well as paying off a loan at First Bank. One of the ordinances proposed at the meeting was in reference to the “Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.” That ordinance is for the exemption of municipal…
Read MoreAlexander City man continues to elude law enforcement
Law enforcement officers continue to look for Alan Sandlin Jr. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Sheriff Michael Howell is encouraging citizens to continue to be watchful and vigilant as a search remains ongoing for an Alexander City man. As of press time, Howell said they believe the man is back…
Read MoreMan arrested for possession at Farm Ministries facility
Clyde Lamp IV By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Springville man was arrested last Tuesday on drug-related charges stemming from incidences at the Farm Ministries facility in the Stewartville community. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that on January 24 Deputy Scott was dispatched to Farm Ministries on County Road 74. He said they…
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