AG Marshall announced first criminal enterprise conviction carrying mandatory sentence for gang-related gun possession
Special to the News On Tuesday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of Tyrone Davis, 19, of Autauga County, for possessing a pistol to promote a criminal enterprise. Based on the evidence, Davis was a member of the “Cosby Court Cartel,” a violent street gang operating in Autauga and Montgomery counties. Davis pleaded…
Read MoreElections 2026: Vote wisely
So, we are looking at elections in 2026, and some commissioners are already posting qualifications for their would-be replacements. I want to share a few things to consider when choosing a candidate. Buzzy is not political. He believes in serving the community before bickering over party ideology. Buzzy likes to get along with others. Do you recall…
Read MoreProtect and Serve: Dec. 5, 2025
November 24-30, 2025 Jail population as of Nov. 30: 43 inmates Males: 37 Females: 6 ARRESTS On November 24, Chief Hammond arrested Derirea Danielle Davis, a citizen of Eastaboga, on the charge of Probation Violation. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On November 28, Deputy Brown arrested Shane NMN Burns,…
Read MoreObituaries: Dec. 5, 2025
Laurel R. Hendrix Funeral service for Mrs. Laurel R. Hendrix, 86, of Alexander City, was Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Eric Hendrix and Bro. Brandon Keel officiated. Burial followed in the Hillview Memorial Park. Mrs. Laurel Robinson Hendrix, a beacon of love and faith, left this world on…
Read MoreChurch calendar: Dec. 5, 2025
December 7 Equality Methodist Church is excited to host a special singing by the Dixie Echoes Quartet on Sunday, December 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, located at 281 Ala. Hwy. 259, Equality. Dixie Echoes is one of America’s pioneer gospel groups and has had six members inducted into the Southern Gospel…
Read MoreAmerica 100 years ago
One hundred years ago, America is unrecognizable from its modern-day counterpart. Booze is illegal. Movies are silent. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s new book is a smash hit. Baseball is everything. Major League baseball is still young, only in its 28th season. Games are held in the daytime, $0.50 per ticket. Babe Ruth sucks this year. Fans…
Read MoreCount your blessings, but open your eyes
Where, oh where, has this year gone? Here we are already a week into the last month of the year, and it seems like we just celebrated Independence Day! I probably said this last year, but time certainly DOES go by faster the older we get. I wonder why that is! Is it because we…
Read MoreProvidence Baptist hosting kids night out tonight
Hello December! Happy birthday to all those celebrating this month, but especially the most important birthday of all, Jesus’ birthday on the 25th. Remember that Christmas is much more than Santa, presents and family; without Jesus it’s all nothing. The weather has been constantly changing, but I think it’s about to settle in to being…
Read MoreI may never pass this way again (again)
I thought lately I needed to share the story of George L. Petrie who was a large part of my life as a college student. Petrie served the Confederate army as missionary and chaplain and was honored as the oldest surviving Confederate chaplain in 1924 at age 84. His son, George Petrie (N.M.I.), was a professor…
Read MoreClassifieds and legals: Dec. 5, 2025
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