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Alexander City woman arrested for vehicle theft

Hayden Ellerbe   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   An Alexander City woman was arrested earlier this month in a case involving a stolen vehicle. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that on July 6 a report was filed with the Sheriff’s Office for a stolen vehicle at Sneaky Pete’s/Texaco in Kellyton. He explained that the…

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BridgeWays campers visit Sheriff’s Office

  Youths with BridgeWays Summer Day Camp visited the Sheriff’s Office Monday as part of the “Community Heroes” theme for the week. Day campers toured the Sheriff’s Office and met Sheriff Michael Howell and Deputy William Bradberry, as well as K-9 Deputy Archi “Thunder.” Additionally, the campers got to sit in the deputy’s vehicle, hear…

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Monkeypox cases reported in Alabama

Special to the News Last Friday, the Alabama Department of Public Health, or ADPH, reported that the initial case of monkeypox had been reported in Alabama. The ADPH and Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) identified the first case of monkeypox virus infection in the state. Both organizations remain on alert for additional cases. The patient’s…

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July 11-17, 2022

  Jail population as of July 18: 38 inmates Males: 30 Females: 8   ARRESTS On July 11, Deputy Ward arrested Jim Girdner, a resident of Equality, for Failure to Appear in court. On July 11, Corporal Rudd arrested Lonnie Ray Mace, a resident of Alexander City, for Failure to Appear in court. On July…

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Church Briefs

July 24 Unity Presbyterian Church; established 1858, located at 8780 Coosa County Road 56, Weogufka, 35183; invites everyone Sunday, July 24, to Home Coming to celebrate 164 years. Sunday School is 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Worship service starts at 11 a.m. Speaker for the event to be Rev. Tom Anderson. There will be special…

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Watch, listen before November election

  As I write this I am with friends in New Orleans for a few days to go to the World War II Museum. All of us have been at least once, but have never seen all of it so we are dedicating this trip to see it all – even if it takes three…

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Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens August 2

Elijah Lamb took first place in the Wildlife Category of the 2022 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest with this image of a bobcat in the Tuskegee National Forest. Photo submitted   Special to the News   The 2023 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries on Tuesday, August 2. This year’s contest is a joint…

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Providence VBS begins Sunday

  Summer is winding down with school starting in about three weeks. However, the weather is still definitely summertime. Triple digit temperatures or at least the heat index makes it hard to get anything done outside. Sardis Baptist Church had a good Vacation Bible School from looking at the pictures and comments on Facebook. Everyone…

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Coconut Pie

  Recipe submitted by Christine Owens   This simple recipe makes for an easy dessert with little prep time. Using just one dish to mix the ingredients and one to bake also makes for easy clean up! This pie even makes its own crust!   Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 ¾ c. sugar ½ c. self-rising…

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Not much to chew on

  Well. Am I glad I’m not on the Rockford Town Council. Did anybody manage to read the whole report last week on the June 27 meeting? What a bunch of hot air, he-said-she-said and wasted time. Also, unauthorized meetings, inconsistent enforcement of ordinances and a lack of transparency with public information. I know I…

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