Equality UMC celebrated 135th annual homecoming
A week of sad remembrances for all of us; the 21st year since the worst act of terrorism on the United States planned by evil minds, showing us we should never trust the word of the Taliban. We shall never forget the brave men, women and young children that were lost and the families they left behind…
Read MoreRockford man dies in Tallapoosa County wreck
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12 p.m. today, September 13, has claimed the life of a Rockford man. According to a press release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency sent at 9:46 p.m. today, 47-year-old Michael T. Steadman was critically injured when the 2003 Honda Accord he was driving…
Read MoreCounty Commission now hiring EMS director
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following a work session and its evening meeting on August 30, the County Commission is now in the process of hiring an emergency medical services director. During its work session prior to its evening meeting, the commission and County Emergency Management Agency, or EMA, Director Sheldon Hutcherson, who…
Read MoreLocal juveniles arrested for Shelby County murder
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two juvenile males were arrested last Friday in connection to the recent murder of a 16 year old male from Leeds. While little information is known about the suspects because of their ages and Alabama laws, the two juveniles arrested are seemingly residents of Coosa County. The Shelby…
Read MoreKellyton VFD receives new equipment thanks to Town Council
New equipment was recently delivered to Kellyton Volunteer Fire/Rescue that was purchased by the town with American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funds. Pictured are Kellyton Mayor Johnny Sharpe, center, and the Kellyton Town Council with Fire Chief Jerry Sewell, far right, and representatives of Kellyton VFD. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff…
Read MoreBOE approves numerous personnel changes
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a called meeting of the Board of Education held Tuesday afternoon, board members approved numerous personnel changes and held the first budget hearing. During the budget presentation, Chief School Financial Resource Officer Amy Davis reported that the budget reflects a positive ending fund balance of $622,085. She…
Read MoreFlagg Mountain cabins closed remainder of month
The historic cabins at Flagg Mountain in Weogufka will be closed for the remainder of September while progress is being made by Central Alabama Electric Cooperative to run power lines underground to the area. File photo by Christa Jennings Special to the News The cabins at Flagg Mountain in Weogufka will be closed…
Read MoreThis day in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer September was an especially busy time of year in Coosa County 30 years ago, based on reports from “The Coosa County News” September 9, 1992. Work on the building that would eventually house the Rockford branch of First Bank was underway, with the bank anticipated…
Read MoreHyssongs to perform in Goodwater September 23
Special to the News The Hyssongs will be presenting a concert of gospel music at Goodwater Baptist Church, located at 22411 Alabama Highway 9 in Goodwater, on Friday, September 23, at 7 p.m. Dell, Susan and Richard Hyssong travel full time as the award-winning Hyssongs. Their energetic ministry combines family vocal harmony, humor and…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces Court of Criminal Appeals upholds manslaughter conviction in Autauga County
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced last Thursday that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Kelly N. Dingler, 39, of Prattville, for manslaughter. Dingler was convicted in Autauga County Circuit Court on July 19, 2021, for the manslaughter of Larue Bandy. The evidence at trial showed that in…
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