Obituaries
Glenda Gail Hooks Funeral service for Mrs. Glenda Gail Hooks, 61, of Alexander City, was Friday, April 17, 2026, at Hillview Memorial Park. Mrs. Glenda Gail Hooks passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Russell Medical, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to her family and friends. Glenda was born…
Read MoreGov. Ivey signs bill to provide tax relief to hardworking Alabamians
Special to the News Last Thursday Gov. Kay Ivey signed House Bill 527 into law. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. James Lomax and Sen. Arthur Orr, provides an income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation, up to $1,000. HB527 also suspends the state’s portion of the grocery tax for two months beginning in…
Read MoreNorthrop withdraws from PSC race
Special to the News Submitted by John Northrop Thanks to the new Public Service Commission law passed late in the legislative session, I’ve decided to withdraw from the Democratic race for the Place 1 nomination. The law has changed the PSC’s function, authority, size, and the term length of commissioners. The new job is not…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces $12.2 million settlement with Roblox to ensure child safety
Special to the News On Tuesday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the state has reached a substantial settlement with the popular interactive gaming platform Roblox, securing meaningful improvements to online child safety and boots-on-the ground resources for Alabama’s schoolchildren. Under the settlement terms, Alabama will receive $12.2 million to be used for funding school resource officers across…
Read MoreTactics change for late season turkey hunting
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources After three weeks of near perfect weather conditions, Alabama hunters have had significant success in the turkey woods this season with the usual stories of the birds that flew off the roost and came straight to the calling and those…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen reminds Alabamians to register to vote before primary election
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, is reminding Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the May 19 primary election is Monday, May 4. “The right of eligible United States citizens to vote in fair and secure elections is one of the hallmarks of our constitutional republic,” Allen said. “I…
Read MoreHistorian to speak at Historical Society meeting Sunday
Last week, I mentioned how we missed a frost Easter weekend; well this past weekend was the cool weather we usually have around Easter. Thankfully we didn’t have a frost since many people have already planted their gardens. I’m going to try a small, raised bed garden this year with squash, cucumbers, peppers, and…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
April 25 Weogufka’s Mule Day returns! This year’s event will be held Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Join us for a fun day of mules, music, fried apple pies, cake auction, food, arts and crafts, vendors galore, Children’s Farm Center, car show, and much more! Admission is $5 per vehicle. Vendors…
Read MoreCoosa recognizes organ donation during Donate Life Month
Tag office participating in office decoration contest By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Spring has sprung once again, and with signs of new life and new beginnings comes National Donate Life Month for the month of April, a time to honor organ, eye and tissue donors and the lives they have saved. National Donate…
Read MoreKaden Tindall gains experience as House page for Rep. Robbins
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Local eighth grader Kaden Tindall was chosen to serve as a page with the Alabama House of Representatives for Rep. Ben Robbins last week. Kaden was the second student from Coosa County to be selected for the Legislative Page Program, following Lily Howell serving as a…
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