Church Briefs
October 4 Holly Springs Baptist Church Association will hold its biannual meeting on Saturday, October 4, at 10 a.m. at the church. All members, please attend. Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We are beginning with the study of the life of Judas Iscariot as we study his struggles during his walk with Jesus. This…
Read MoreSept. 22-28, 2025
Jail population as of Sept. 28: 42 inmates Males: 34 Females: 8 ARRESTS On September 22, Deputy Payton arrested Darius Marteiz Dixon, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Criminal Trespassing 3rd Degree. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On September 23, Deputy Payton arrested D’Angelo Evans…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to contraband arrests
Special to the News On Saturday, Sept. 27, ADOC K-9 made a traffic stop near Fountain Correctional Facility. Upon approaching the vehicle, the agent noticed a strong odor of marijuana. A vehicle search led to the discovery of a T-shirt launcher and a large amount of contraband narcotics and cell phones. Contraband seized included:…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreVolleyball Senior Night celebrates with a win against Talladega
The Lady Cougar varsity volleyball team recognized their four senior players, as well as their three volunteer managers and one Quick Server concession worker, in a ceremony during their game against B.B. Comer this week. The ceremony started by recognizing the three senior volleyball managers, Hannah Hyatt, Henley Jennings and Reese Lee, who also served as Quick Server concession…
Read More“Tell them…” she told me
Washington, North Carolina. She was small. White hair. A slow, shuffling gait. She wore Velcro shoes. She was 94. She came through the meet-and-greet line after my one-man shipwreck. She waited her turn patiently, while I ran my mouth, signed books, and kissed babies. When it was her turn, we embraced. She spoke in a…
Read MoreAlabama Farmers Federation endorses candidates for 2026 elections
Special to the News The Alabama Farmers Federation announced political endorsements Tuesday following a packed Alabama FarmPAC agenda that saw more than two dozen candidates make their cases to Federation leaders from all 67 counties. “Candidates often say the auditorium where we hold the FarmPAC meeting is the most intimidating venue in state politics.…
Read MoreObituaries
Leon “Lee” Albert Armbrester Leon began his trip to Glory Sept. 18, 2025, at 11:29 a.m. after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) Armbrester; son, Leon A. Armbrester Jr. (Dawn and daughter Jenna); daughter, Victoria Armbrester Parks (Ken Parks, daughter Sophia and son Paxton); stepsons, Richard Varner (Tammy, sons…
Read MoreTeen cyclist killed in Millbrook crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash involving a bicyclist that occurred at approximately 8:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, has claimed the life of a 15-year-old juvenile. The 15-year-old was fatally injured when the bicycle the youth was operating was struck by the 2012 Honda Fit driven by Melanie A. Morrow, 63, of Millbrook. The teen…
Read MoreOctober Beef Month celebrates 61 years in Alabama
Special to the News The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, or ACA, is proud to announce the arrival of October Beef Month in Alabama, celebrating its 61st year as a longstanding tradition honoring the state’s beef cattle industry. “Each October we have the opportunity to celebrate Alabama’s cattle industry and the hardworking families who bring beef to…
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