Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026
Jail population as of March 1: 49 inmates Males: 39 Females: 10 ARRESTS On February 24, Deputy Kelley arrested Gabriel Thomas Andrews, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charges of Use or Possession with Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana 2nd. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a…
Read MoreMy swan song
Dear Editor, It has been my honor to write a column in “The Coosa County News” for over 10 years. I have shared approximately 4,800 of “My Humble Opinions” over the course of this time. But I have now decided it is time for me to step away from this commitment to make time…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreAppreciation Day tomorrow; new monthly class starting soon
This is it; tomorrow, March 7, is the Equality Volunteer Fire Department Board Appreciation Day to thank the community for all their continued support of the Equality Volunteer Fire Department. From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. come join us for a hamburger or hot dog. If the parking lot is too full you are…
Read MoreGreat Pastor Appreciation event
Butch and I enjoyed a great Pastor Appreciation for Bishop Eddie L. Edwards at the Greater Works Outreach Ministry in Wetumpka with guest speaker Pastor James O. Blackmon of Harper Springs Baptist Church in Sylacauga. His subject was “In This Ministry,” preaching from II Corinthians 4:1. This ministry is all about Jesus. The power…
Read MoreCongratulations to Black History Month door contest winners
Student Government Association project director for Black History Month, Aerial Green, sponsored a door decorating contest to honor Black History Month. During the month of February students were challenged to compete to create the “best door” that recognized the innovations of African Americans in the area of technology. Congratulations to the winners, Cheyenne Wright and…
Read MoreCentral SGA member interviews candidate for lieutenant governor, Patrick L. Bishop
Special to the News Central High School Student Government Association member Christopher Prowell is on a quest to interview Alabama’s pool of gubernatorial candidates and recently expanded his quest to include candidates for lieutenant governor, as well. Prowell has contacted eight candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties. Below is Prowell’s article from his…
Read MoreRiggs Walker announces candidacy for Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5
Special to the News Riggs Walker, a conservative Republican with more than 26 years of experience in criminal law, announced his candidacy on January 23 for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5. Walker, age 57, grew up in Shorter, Ala., where he resides now. He graduated from Auburn in 1991 with a B.A.…
Read MoreShaw takes first in class at World of Wheels
BOE approves retirements, resignation
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The Board of Education approved two retirements and one resignation during its December Board meeting. With all members present, the Board unanimously approved accepting a letter of intent to retire from Amy Davis, Board of Education chief school financial officer. Her retirement will be effective July 1. The Board…
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