ADOC K-9 arrest two on contraband charges at Ventress
Special to the News On Tuesday, November 18, staff at Ventress Correctional Facility reported a trespasser and possible contraband activity to ADOC K-9. Agents immediately responded and conducted an investigative stop on a white Nissan Altima at the Barbour/Bullock County line. The passenger, Larenzo Lydell Frazier, and the driver, Gregory George Nevels, were taken into…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools participates in Special Olympics
Special to the News We are excited that Coosa County Schools is once again participating in the Special Olympics, and a special thank you to Central Elementary School special education teacher Nia Herridge for coordinating all the details that went into providing our students with this opportunity, as well as sharing the following information and…
Read MoreYoung Equality woman killed in multi-vehicle crash in Hanover
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer A 2024 graduate of Central High School Coosa County and attendee at Rockford Church of God was killed in a wreck last Thursday. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the multi-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 10:41 a.m. Thursday, November 20, and claimed the life of 19-year-old Kaylee Ann…
Read MoreDixie Echoes to sing at Equality Methodist Dec. 7
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Equality Methodist Church welcomes the Dixie Echoes quartet, one of America’s pioneer gospel groups, for a special singing at the church from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, December 7. The church invites everyone to join in celebrating the Christmas season and to kick off the holidays with a gospel,…
Read MoreDiabetes during pregnancy: Watch your sugar, protect your baby
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that some women get during pregnancy. It means your blood sugar (glucose) is too high. It usually starts in the middle or late part of pregnancy, even if you didn’t have diabetes before. The good news? Most…
Read MoreWhen a classroom became a chapel
A recent trip to the Auburn University campus brought back memories of my residency there. I often remark to current students I meet that I spent 18 months in Haley Center. This brings an instant bond! I knew Haley well since all my classes were there, and I had a small office on the sixth…
Read MoreUBER Act – Making rideshares safe for Americans
When I was in college, if we needed a ride, we would either call a friend or walk home. These days, however, millions of Americans rely on rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. And the truth is, many of us get into a rideshare vehicle without any clue who is behind the wheel. As someone…
Read MoreVerse of the Week: Nov. 28, 2025
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – I Thessalonians 5:16-18
Read MoreThanksgiving thoughts; remembering the Veitch family in prayer
Happy Thanksgiving to everybody. What are you thankful for? This is my “Thanksgiving.” I thank God I can see, hear and speak. I can walk, move around and do things for myself. I ate today, yesterday and days last week. I made phone calls, turned on a light, stuck a key in a door and…
Read MoreProtect and Serve: Nov. 28, 2025
November 17-23, 2025 Jail population as of November 23: 45 inmates Males: 38 Females: 7 ARRESTS On November 17, Deputy Moeser arrested Toney Lamar Hall, a citizen of Kellyton, on the charge of Domestic Violence 3rd Degree. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On November 19, Deputy Kelley arrested…
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