Central of Coosa County Varsity Cougars Trounce Talladega for CES school day game
Special to the News By GameChanger Media It was the annual Take Me Out to the Ballgame for the Central Elementary students, and the Cougars did not disappoint. The students were cooled off with a couple of minutes of rain, but it did not dampen their spirits. Central won big over Talladega 15-2 last Friday. Talladega was…
Read MoreCCASW planning fourth annual Creek Run Festival
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Association of Scenic Waterways is busily planning for the fourth annual Creek Run Festival, a one-day float along Hatchet Creek. The CCASW Board met last Friday morning to begin discussing plans and organizing for this year’s event, as well as conduct standard business. In Board…
Read MoreWeogufka VFD counting its blessings
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Weogufka Volunteer Fire Department is counting its blessings as a moment of crisis has turned into a show of support by surrounding departments. As reported last month, the local department lost its only fire engine, or pumper truck, and its equipment during a single-vehicle crash.…
Read MoreWeogufka man, woman arrested for chemical endangerment
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A man and woman from Weogufka were arrested last Thursday on a drug-related charge, with the man facing additional charges. On March 5, the Coosa County Department of Human Resources provided the Sheriff’s Office with drug screening test results on Christopher Michael Palmer and Ashton Mackenzie Lytton. Both…
Read MoreGoodwater woman arrested for hallucinogens
By Christa Jennings A Goodwater woman was arrested Sunday related to hallucinogenic drugs in a case stemming from late last month. On February 21, Deputy Kelley was patrolling County Road 511 in the Goodwater area when he observed a vehicle failing to maintain lanes. He initiated a traffic stop, and while walking up to the…
Read MoreTwo arrested in Kellyton drug bust
Special to the News On Friday, February 27, the Coosa County SRT, Coosa County deputies and investigators, and officers from Rockford Police Department and Goodwater Police Department conducted a search warrant in the Kellyton community. During the search warrant fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, and firearms were located and seized from the residence.…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for marijuana
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Goodwater man was arrested earlier this month on drug-related charges, including marijuana, following a traffic stop. On March 2, Deputy Kelley was patrolling Alabama Highway 9 when he observed a vehicle with an equipment violation. He proceeded to initiate a traffic stop. Kelley informed the driver of…
Read MoreState, federal candidates to speak at Coosa Republican meeting
Special to the News The Coosa County Republican Party will welcome local, state and federal candidates for its meeting Tuesday, March 24. In addition to featuring remarks from numerous local candidates, this month’s meeting will include remarks from four candidates seeking state and federal office. Those are Seth Burton, candidate for U.S. Senate; Pat Bishop,…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for DUI
By Christa Jennings Senior Saff Writer A Goodwater man was arrested late last month for driving under the influence following a routine traffic stop. On February 24, Deputy Parker was patrolling County Road 511 in the Goodwater area when he observed a vehicle being driven erratically. He proceeded to initiate a traffic stop. Parker made…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
April 4 Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Association’s biannual meeting will be held April 4 at 10 a.m. at the church. All members please attend. Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We have now started a study on “Revelation.” Join us for class held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship…
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