Sylacauga man arrested for obstructing justice
Christopher Richard Cleveland By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer In an interesting series of events, a man who seemed to be attempting to avoid being caught still found himself in hot water despite his efforts to hide his true identity. Sheriff Michael Howell explained that on September 21 his office was contacted by…
Read MoreThis day in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer After skipping last week, this week we are taking a look at local news that was happening 30 years ago in the October 7 and October 14, 1992, editions of “The Coosa County News.” Thirty years ago in the October 7 edition it was reported that the…
Read MoreIndividual’s call leads to meth arrest
Johnny Ashley Smith By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer In another example of “If you see something, say something,” a phone call from an individual ultimately led to a drug-related arrest. The Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of County Road 20 and Alabama Highway…
Read MoreAlexander City man arrested for SORNA violation
Gabriel Todd Shannon By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Alexander City man was arrested last month after failing to comply with the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, or SORNA. Sheriff Michael Howell reported this week that 58-year-old Gabriel Todd Shannon was arrested for the SORNA violation for failure to register as…
Read MoreChildersburg man arrested for stolen property charge
Matthew Paul Golden By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Childersburg man was arrested last Thursday in connection to a case involving stolen property. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that on September 16 a report was filed with Sylacauga Police Department regarding a pontoon boat being stolen. An investigation led to discovering that the…
Read MoreWork release escapee arrested in Coosa County
Terry Dale Warren By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With the help of public assistance, the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office was recently able to assist in capturing an inmate who escaped from work release. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that on September 17 two inmate workers had left the Alexander City Work Release Center.…
Read MoreChildhood obesity
Ask Accordia: I have noticed my daughter is heavier than most of her friends and other girls her age. I have struggled with weight myself, as most of the women in my family do. How do I know if my teen daughter is obese? What should I do now to help her? First, let…
Read MoreRussell Corporation donates 50 basketballs
Russell Corporation recently donated 50 basketballs to the Central girls and boys basketball programs. Pictured from left are Pastor Micheal Strong who coordinated the donation, assistant principal Shundell Russaw, basketball player Jadarius Simmons, and principal Brandi Lee. The basketballs will be a great asset to our programs, and the Central basketball programs are extremely grateful…
Read MoreAlabama lawmakers should increase support for school resource officers
This country is still grieving for the victims and the families from the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, earlier this year. While the investigation to uncover all of the facts surrounding the circumstance are still ongoing, there have been other safety concerns to students around the nation. Right here in Alabama there have…
Read MoreSenior government students use their pocket Constitutions to write comprehensive essays
As part of their nine-week exam, senior government students write a comprehensive essay about three principles that are the foundation of American government. Students are required to quote excerpts from either the Declaration of Independence or U.S. Constitution stating the principles. Then for each principle they explain how the principle was put into practice by using…
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