By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Coosa County Commission is still gradually making progress in getting a county-wide ambulance service in operation, with the ambulance to be stationed in Rockford to provide better assistance and call time to the western side of the county. During its meeting last Tuesday, Coosa EMS Director Hollie…

Representatives from various agencies meet to discuss and address needs following last week’s tornado. Pictured from left are Rockford Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Jeff Fuller, a representative with Alabama EMA, Coosa County EMA Director Sheldon Hutcherson, and Sheriff Michael Howell. Photo submitted by Janice Kilgore   Manna Ministry, an outreach of Rockford Baptist Church, works…

A death investigation remains ongoing regarding the weekend death of Robin “Boogie” Braswell who was found shot. Photo submitted   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Coosa County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a death investigation following the shooting of a Goodwater man. However, details are limited as the investigation remains ongoing, and…

Special to the News Submitted by the Coosa County Commission   Coosa County is very appreciative for the generosity that Elmore County and Autauga County are giving to Coosa County residents affected by the tornado. All three counties have had tremendous losses, and all counties coming together, working together and helping each other is exactly…

Alabama Association for Justice members to offer free advice regarding insurance claims, FEMA   Special to the News   The Alabama Association for Justice (ALAJ) announced Wednesday its “Lawyers Care” program for Alabama residents affected by last week’s severe weather. “Lawyers Care” by ALAJ will match the affected individual with a local attorney who can…

Deputies are sworn in for their duties by Sheriff Michael Howell after he officially began his second term in office. Photo submitted Coosa County’s reserve deputies are sworn in by Sheriff Michael Howell. Photo submitted   Special to the News   The Coosa County Sheriff’s Office had a very successful turnout on Sunday at the…

Dillon Vincent   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Sylacauga man remains in custody after being arrested earlier this month in connection to a stolen vehicle. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that Sylacauga had a vehicle stolen that belonged to the Housing Authority. He explained that Investigator Ward and Reserve Deputy Hodge were conducting…

LaMichael Corbin   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Goodwater man was arrested during a traffic stop earlier this month on multiple charges relating to violating his probation. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that on January 5 Deputy Mitchell conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 280 around County Road 150. Upon making contact…