Rockford woman faces drug charges
Debbie Graves By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Rockford woman was arrested last Tuesday on multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop in the Richville area. Per Sheriff Michael Howell, on November 8 Investigator Travis Ward was patrolling around Double Bridges near Kelley’s Crossroads in the Richville area when he saw…
Read MoreAlexander City man arrested for theft
Austin Hill By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Alexander City man was arrested earlier this month on two theft charges relating to an October case. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that in October a victim filed a report with the Sheriff’s Office stating that two vehicles were stolen on Mossy Oak Lane in…
Read MoreCoosa County woman arrested for monetary theft
Wendy Sims By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County woman was arrested earlier this month for allegedly stealing funds from a victim. Sheriff Michael Howell stated that a victim reported a case of theft of property with the Sheriff’s Office after noticing that he had several thousands of dollars withdrawn…
Read MoreThe 2022 election has happened
The election is over, and I will be the first to admit that what I expected to happen, per a rebellion by citizens against the failing policies of the Biden Administration and the Democratic Party, failed to happen. On the other hand, my expectation of surprising and unexplainable wins by Democrats in key elections materialized…
Read MoreDisappointing voter turnout, but successful veteran events
Did you know we had an election on November 8, 2022? I hope you did. I also hope you exercised your right to elect the people who will represent you and make many decisions affecting you and your family over the next few years. However, looking at the number of people who voted, there…
Read MoreFur babies bring joy
Congratulations to all of the winners of the local elections. Coosa County has two new faces on the County Commission, Brandon Davis and John Forbus. What a blessing. We need to give the young people a chance because they are ready and willing. I say “bravo” to the young people who went out and voted.…
Read MoreNovember 7-13, 2022
Jail population as of November 14: 31 inmates Males: 28 Females: 3 ARRESTS On November 8, Deputy Ward arrested Debbie Jean Graves of Rockford for Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 1st, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail. On November 9, Deputy Ward arrested Kimberly…
Read MoreBe kind to pets
Pets of the Week: Diesel and Hank There are two featured dogs this last week from the Elmore County Humane Shelter, ready for adoption and hoping for a loving family to call their own. Call for an appointment if you’d like to meet them, 334-567-3377. The first one is Diesel, a fitting name…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
November 20 Rev. Autry Powell; pastor of Elam #2 Missionary Baptist Church in Kellyton, will be the guest speaker for Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church’s First Anniversary Celebration on November 20 at 2 p.m., honoring Pastor Wilbert and First Lady Sister Sylvia Johnson. Theme: The Laborer is Worthy of his Wages. The church is located…
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