Two arrested for attempting to elude
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two men from Sylacauga and Goodwater were arrested last month in the Stewartville area after attempting to elude a law enforcement officer. On November 19, Deputy Payton responded to the Stewartville area for a possible burglary in progress. Upon arriving at the scene, he observed a vehicle with…
Read MoreValley man arrested for Kellyton burglaries, thefts
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Valley man was arrested late last month in connection to multiple burglaries and thefts in the Kellyton area, as well as being wanted by other agencies for burglaries. On November 20, Deputy Parker responded to Forbus Auto Sales in Kellyton because of a commercial burglar alarm.…
Read MoreMcElraths restore, repurpose Goodwater’s former casket factory
“Caroling at the Tracks” in Goodwater to be held Dec. 18 Special to the News News from Goodwater Bertha and Wade McElrath, both Goodwater natives, have been hard at work the last few years saving one of their town’s most historically significant buildings. Goodwater’s Southern Casket Company was a…
Read MoreALEA reports traffic fatalities, violations during seven-day Thanksgiving 2025 enforcement period
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has wrapped up its seven-day Thanksgiving 2025 holiday enforcement period, from Tuesday, Nov. 25, through Monday, Dec. 1, during which ALEA troopers investigated seven traffic deaths. Designed to ensure the safety of all motorists during one of the busiest travel periods of the season,…
Read MoreTruth hurts, but you can grow through pain
Pastor Franklin has been blessing Rockford Church of God since he arrived in Rockford. Some Sundays ago he preached a message on learning to trust Jesus. He reminded us how good God is, preaching from II Kings 4:1 and I King. It is a process to stay focused on the goodness of God. The…
Read MoreALEA highlights marine event permit process to reinforce safety efforts across Alabama waterways
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is sharing the following information to provide clarification concerning fishing tournaments and the long-standing process for obtaining marine event permits in Alabama. The agency’s goal is to ensure event organizers, anglers and the public are fully aware and have accurate information as they plan…
Read MoreHoover man arrested on drug trafficking, contraband charges
Special to the News On Tuesday, December 9, the U.S. Marshals Service executed an ADOC arrest warrant on Marcus Jarrod Harvey for drug trafficking and second-degree conspiracy to promote prison contraband. After his arrest, ADOC narcotics agents executed a residential search warrant at 5848 Colony Lane in Hoover. The search resulted in the seizure…
Read MoreEquality VFD debt paid early thanks to community support
Things have slowed down in Equality as we head into the Christmas season. Last week we celebrated at the Equality Neighborhood Watch with a holiday meal and a round of dirty Santa. Also, part of the gathering was the annual Equality Volunteer Fire Department meeting attended by Board members, and Sam Leanard gave the…
Read MoreMaster Builders Robotics compete at first Lego League HCMS STEM Qualifier
The Coosa County Schools Master Builders Robotics Team competed in the HCMS STEM Qualifier on Saturday, December 6. The competition consisted of three components: Robot Game, Innovation Project and Robot Design. During the Robot Game, the Master Builders competed head-to-head to complete missions with their robot to score points. They then presented their Innovation Project and Robot Design to…
Read MoreAG Marshall: Alabama makes strong case defending capital punishment system before U.S. Supreme Court
Special to the News Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court in Hamm v. Smith to defend the state’s ability to enforce lawful capital sentences by preventing the unjustified expansion of a limited exception for capital offenders who are truly intellectually disabled. The case addresses the lawful capital conviction of Joseph Clifton Smith for the…
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