Public Hearing Notice
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Coosa County Commission is applying to the Alabama Department of Transportation for a federal capital funding Award under Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act. This funding is for capital assistance to help meet the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities in Coosa County. A public hearing will be…
Read MoreElection updates: Official results, independent candidates qualified
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following last week’s primary election, the Coosa County Canvassing Board and representatives for the local Democratic and Republican parties met Tuesday to review provisional ballots and certify election results. The county had three eligible provisional ballots which were reviewed and counted. Those were added to the county’s total…
Read MoreWalk-a-Thon, Health and Wellness Fun Day to be held June 11
Special to the News The Coosa County Training School/J. D. Thompson High Alumni Association invites you to join us on June 11, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a day filled with safe and fun activities for all age groups. All activities will take place at the white elementary building located at 1854…
Read MoreNew VA Office opens in Goodwater
Officials celebrate the opening of a new Veterans Service Office in Coosa County with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Goodwater location. Pictured from left are ADVA Assistant Commissioner of Operations Jeff Newton, Assistant Veterans Service Officer Carla Bolden, Goodwater Mayor Lonnie Caldwell, ADVA Commissioner Kent Davis, Veterans Service Officer Nicole Goodman, and…
Read MoreThird arrest made in Goodwater homicide
Erskin McKinney Kendarius Hale-Youngblood Joshua Mitchell By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A third arrest has been made in connection to the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Malik Holtzclaw that occurred in Goodwater on May 5. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that on May 5, Goodwater Police Department contacted the Sheriff’s Office regarding…
Read MoreGeorgia woman, man arrested for sex abuse
Christine Watson Brandon Yott By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Georgia woman and man were arrested last month on sexual abuse charges, although little information is available pertaining to the case. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that on May 3; 31-year-old Christine Watson of LaFayette, Georgia; was arrested and charged with first-degree…
Read MoreSecond arrest made in McKenzie cold case
Corey Hughes By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A second arrest has now been made in the 23-year-old cold case involving the murder of 23-year-old Julia McKenzie in a night club shooting in Kellyton on November 16, 1998. As reported in late April, 45-year-old Bernard Russell of Kellyton was arrested in connection with…
Read MoreALEA Troopers investigate 4 traffic fatalities, 3 drownings during Memorial Day Weekend
Special to the News Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Troopers investigated four traffic deaths and three marine-related events (drownings) during this past Memorial Day weekend travel period, which began at 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 27, and ended at midnight Monday, May 30. During the extended holiday, three drivers and one motorcyclist were killed in…
Read MoreRockford man arrested for felony assault
Antoine Armstrong By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Rockford man was arrested early last month for allegedly assaulting an individual in the Hanover area. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that Deputy Bradberry and he were dispatched to a residence in Hanover for a call of service. He said the victim was cut with…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to drug arrest
Kenneth Gamble By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer In late April a Sylacauga man was arrested on multiple drug-related charges following a routine traffic stop. This week Sheriff Michael Howell reported that on April 26, Deputy Ward was patrolling with Reserve Deputy Payton in the Stewartville area around County Road 68. Ward proceeded…
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