Commission approves ambulance bid, elects new chair
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its two June meetings, the County Commission approved bids, including one for the countywide ambulance to be stationed in Rockford, and saw a change in leadership. During its June 14 meeting the commission opened and reviewed bids for the ambulance and the DHR roof project. Only one…
Read MoreMan wanted for shooting Bibb County deputies captured
Hall spent time in Coosa County Jail File photo of Austin Hall from 2018 By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The man wanted in connection with shooting two Bibb County deputies was captured yesterday morning, following the shootings Wednesday afternoon. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Fusion Center issued a Blue Alert Wednesday after…
Read MoreFresh produce available anytime
The Rockford Farm Market offers a way for area residents and passersby to enjoy fresh produce anytime. The stand, which is currently decorated for Independence Day, offers a variety of produce that changes with the season and availability. Some available produce has included green and red plums, various watermelons, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, okra, sweet potatoes,…
Read MoreCoosa’s official election results: One provisional ballot added
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following last week’s report of Coosa County’s unofficial election results for the primary runoff elections, the numbers did not change much for the official results. Judge of Probate Richard Dean reported previously that the Board of Registrars informed him that the county had only one provisional ballot cast…
Read MoreThis day in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Thirty years ago today, the July 1, 1992, edition of “The Coosa County News” was the second edition of the newspaper to feature color print. The first edition to have color was the June 24, 1992, edition, which saw the introduction of…
Read MoreEDA, Coosa County secure industrial grant, expand park
Special to the News The Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance and Coosa County are pleased to announce a grant in the amount of $919,800 has been approved for the extension of McClellan Industrial Drive in the Lake Martin Regional Industrial Park. “Since Alabama Graphite Products bought the two existing industrial buildings to incorporate…
Read MoreMississippi man arrested during Coosa traffic stop
Anfernee Clair By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Mississippi man was arrested earlier this month on drug-related charges following a traffic stop in Coosa County. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that Deputy Bradberry was on patrol in the area of highways 22 and 9 when he conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle.…
Read MoreALEA: “Stay Alive; Think Before You Drive” this Fourth of July
ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division focuses on impaired driving, Alabama’s Move Over Law Special to the News Despite the recent record-breaking gas prices, troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division are expecting to see crowded roadways once more over this Fourth of July holiday weekend as citizens and visitors from…
Read MoreALEA’s Marine Patrol Division reminds citizens to ‘Be the G.O.A.T in Your Boat;’ wear your PFD
Operation Dry Water marks Fourth of July holiday weekend Special to the News As the Fourth of July holiday weekend draws near, troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division anticipate a tremendous number of citizens to come and enjoy one of Alabama’s beautiful waterways. As citizens prepare for the…
Read MoreAlpine man arrested on drug charges
Carl Pittman By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Last month an Alpine man was arrested on drug-related charges, including promoting prison contraband. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that on May 17 Deputy De’Andre Scott was patrolling the Stewartville area when he conducted a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Carl…
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