BOE approves retirements, resignation
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The Board of Education approved two retirements and one resignation during its December Board meeting. With all members present, the Board unanimously approved accepting a letter of intent to retire from Amy Davis, Board of Education chief school financial officer. Her retirement will be effective July 1. The Board…
Read MoreCoosa County Training School moment in history
Special to the News Submitted by Mamie M. Ellis During Black History Month I want to share with you information about Mr. Sheppard May Jr, a vocational agribusiness instructor that arrived in Coosa County in 1946 from Alabama A&M University with an education vision for the students and community. May was born May 2, 1916,…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for reckless endangerment
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer A Goodwater man was arrested earlier this month on two charges, including reckless endangerment, following a pursuit. On February 7, Deputy Brown was on stationary patrol on County Road 50 in Kellyton when he observed an all-terrain vehicle approaching quickly behind him. He saw a gray side-by-side with a…
Read MoreJackson’s Gap man killed in Coosa County crash near Equality
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, has claimed the life of a Jackson’s Gap man. Christopher S. Nunn, 39, was fatally injured when the 2007 Toyota Tacoma he was driving collided head-on with a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Elizabeth T. Dubose, 35, of Alexander…
Read MoreLocal GOP to host Candidate Fair April 11
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The Coosa County Republican Party will host a Candidate Fair in April to allow candidates an opportunity to meet and talk with local voters. The Candidate Fair will be held Saturday, April 11, from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Old Rockford School. The event is expected to feature…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office seeking public’s assistance in locating missing Sylacauga man
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man has been missing for nearly nine months now, and the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking any information from the public regarding his potential whereabouts and where he may have been seen since then. Shannon Lee Morris is a 35-year-old Black male, standing at 5-feet 9-inches…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for reckless endangerment
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Goodwater man was arrested earlier this month on two charges, including reckless endangerment, following a pursuit. On February 7, Deputy Brown was on stationary patrol on County Road 50 in Kellyton when he observed an all-terrain vehicle approaching quickly behind him. He saw a gray side-by-side with a…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for meth, other charge
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer On February 8, the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office picked up Christopher Nicholas Williams from the St. Clair County Jail and arrested him for outstanding warrants from Coosa County. Williams; 39 years old, of Goodwater; was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and obstructing justice by using a false identity. His…
Read MoreGeorgia man arrested on drug-related charges
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Georgia man was arrested for marijuana and a related charge following a traffic stop. On February 8, Deputy Kelley was on patrol on U.S. Highway 231 when he observed a vehicle with a minor traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop. As he approached the vehicle, Kelley…
Read MoreWork begins on Outdoor Forrest Classroom
Special to the News Students and staff started work this week on the arboretum trail of trees to the entrance of the outdoor classroom. The trail will include 25 labeled trees, as well as an ADA-accessible walkway. The Outdoor Forrest Classroom will connect the school with the current Outdoor Classroom, easing accessibility for students and…
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