WFF, 68 Ventures team up to relocate gopher tortoises
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources With about 95 percent of land in Alabama in private ownership, partnerships with landowners and developers are crucial for the conservation of threatened species like the gopher tortoise. That type of collaboration happened recently in Baldwin County when development company 68…
Read MoreAramark opens Micro Markets inside ADOC facilities
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) began transitioning its food services to Aramark Correctional Services in December 2025. Now that the transition is complete, ADOC and Aramark are taking steps toward implementing more of its innovative programming. Aramark Micro Markets are specially installed food service kiosks for ADOC staff…
Read MoreALEA encourages continued vigilance as 101 Days of Summer Safety Campaign begins
Special to the News As the Memorial Day holiday travel period concluded, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding motorists and boaters that the summer travel season is just beginning and urging everyone to prioritize safety during the agency’s annual 101 Days of Summer Safety Campaign. While many Alabamians enjoyed the long holiday…
Read MoreNinth grade students enjoy annual field trip to Berman’s World History Museum
Special to the News The Berman’s World History Museum provides an opportunity for ninth grade world history students to “Take a trip around the world!” an hour drive from Central Coosa. Students strolled the two floors of displays and five exhibits as they completed a scavenger hunt book looking for items they learned about…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for drug warrants
By Christa Jennings A Goodwater man was arrested last month on warrants related to drug charges. On May 15, Sgt. Rudd backed up Police Chief Matt Cook of Goodwater on a traffic stop because the driver had current warrants with Coosa County. Richard Andrew Lamberth, 40 years old, was arrested on warrants for…
Read MoreQuilts in the Grove to be held June 20
Special to the News The Coosa County Training/J.D. Thompson Alumni members have planned a quilt exhibit for June 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school building. The Quilts in the Grove exhibit will showcase traditional and modern quilts, dolls and other fiber arts creations. There will be a $5 donation to view…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for meth
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A man who resides in the Goodwater area was arrested last month on a drug-related charge. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on May 11, Sgt. Ward, along with Goodwater Police Department, was patrolling the Goodwater area when officers noticed an individual riding a bicycle. They recognized…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to arrest for marijuana
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Talladega woman was arrested last month on a drug-related charge following a traffic stop. On May 16, Deputy Kelley was patrolling on U.S. Highway 280 when he observed a vehicle with heavily tinted windows and conducted a traffic stop. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that as Kelley…
Read MoreKellyton woman turns self in
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton woman recently turned herself in on outstanding warrants for drug-related charges. On May 21, Sgt. Rudd was dispatched to the Sheriff’s Office for a report. Upon arriving, he found that the individual was turning herself in on active warrants. Rachael Elizabeth Hayes, 37 years old, was…
Read MoreInmate charged with property destruction
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County inmate faces an additional charge after allegedly damaging jail property last month. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on May 12, deputies responded to the Sheriff’s Office because of an inmate causing damage to the sprinkler system in a cell block. After talking with…
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