Alexander City man arrested for unlawful distribution, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Alexander City man was arrested late last month on drug-related warrants for a total of five charges. On March 21, Deputy Brown responded to a call to backup Goodwater Police Department on an individual who had outstanding warrants with the Sheriff’s Office. Brown made contact with 38-year-old…
Read MoreMuch to be happy about
Union Square Neighborhood Watch’s meeting is Monday, April 6, at 6 p.m. Please join us, Union Square has a lot to be happy about, and I am going to spread it. Johnnie and Robin Schmidt of Union Square have more than an anniversary to celebrate and be happy, which is April 6…
Read MoreCoosa Fancy Farms offering Spring CSA for fresh veggies, greens
I don’t like rumors; I like to know if it is fact or just speculation. I wrote before about wanting a small town where I can walk or ride my bicycle to shop, which includes a grocer. And nowadays small towns are tricked into thinking that Dollar General is the answer even though they…
Read MoreA Friday to remember
The wind in my face was bitterly cold in downtown Dallas a few years ago since the winter weather was yet lingering. My continuing education classes had ended at the seminary in nearby Ft. Worth, so the afternoon was free for some sightseeing. A chill came over me independent of the temperature when I walked…
Read MoreCentral SGA member interviews candidates for Alabama agriculture commissioner, lieutenant governor
Central SGA member Christopher Prowell recently interviewed Ron Sparks, a candidate for Alabama agriculture commissioner, and Phillip Ensler, candidate for lieutenant governor, via telephone. By Christopher Prowell Sparks, a candidate for Alabama agriculture commissioner, is from Fort Payne, where he graduated from Fort Payne High School. After high school he served his country as…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
April 6 The Union Square Neighborhood Watch meets every other month on the first Monday at 6 p.m. at the Union Church and Cemetery. The next meeting date will be April 6. Join us for our Neighborhood Watch meetings and learn about issues around Coosa County and in our neighborhood. April 8 and 15…
Read MoreAlexander City woman, man arrested for Equality theft
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Alexander City woman and man were arrested last Thursday in connection to theft from a store in the Equality community. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on March 25, the manager of Quality Food Mart in Equality called the Sheriff’s Office to report that she saw…
Read MoreObituaries
Diana Dew Diana Dew; born May 19, 1954; passed on March 30, 2026, at the age of 71, and was a resident of Sylacauga. She is survived by her children, Johnny Knox, David Dew (Kelsey), Martin Dew (Sonya), Mike Dew Jr., Matthew Dew, Lisa Dew, and Leilani Dew; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren;…
Read MoreCoosa County man arrested for burglary, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that a Coosa County man was arrested last month on burglary and theft charges. On March 14, a victim called the Sheriff’s Office to report items stolen from the Marble Valley area. The victim had video footage of the suspect at his property. After…
Read MoreAlabama House approves $37.4 million overtime tax cut, 60-day grocery tax holiday
Special to the News The Alabama House of Representatives has passed HB527 by Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville), which would eliminate up to $1,000 in state income tax on qualified overtime pay. Rep. Mike Shaw (R-Hoover) offered an amendment to include a 60-day Grocery Tax Holiday. HB527 creates an income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation. This bill was…
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