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Goodwater man, 7 others sentenced to federal prison for military equipment theft
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Goodwater man is one of eight who was sentenced to federal prison last week for their involvement in a conspiracy that led to stealing millions of dollars in military equipment from the Anniston Army Depot and selling the property through a prepper supply store or at gun…
Read MoreBreaking news: Montgomery man arrested for Cottage Grove homicide
By Christa Jennings A Montgomery man was arrested yesterday in connection with a homicide that occurred in the Cottage Grove community earlier this month. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that his office arrested 27-year-old Tremaine Dasean Grandison at 3:26 p.m. yesterday, May 30. He was admitted into the Coosa County Jail at 6:13 p.m. without…
Read MoreRockford meeting has one table
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Last week’s meeting of the Rockford Town Council saw very little action with primarily discussion items and updates on the agenda. Aside from the routine monthly business of approving the minutes for the March meeting and the financial statements for March and April, since the council did not…
Read MoreHistoric Blue Springs Church burns to ground
Reunion still planned for September Ashes and rubble are all that remain of the 174-year-old Blue Springs Church. Photo by Marble Valley VFD The historic Blue Springs Church building was fully engulfed in flames when fire departments responded early Monday morning. Photo by Lay Lake VFD Described by many as a…
Read MoreCounty approves Goodwater bridge repair, other funding matters
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its April meeting, with all members present the County Commission discussed and took action on various monetary matters; including utility and water charges at the E-911 building, ARPA funds for three volunteer fire departments and construction of a bridge in Goodwater; as well as other county matters.…
Read MorePublic assistance sought in Cottage Grove homicide
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public to help solve the county’s first homicide this year. On Wednesday, May 1, the Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a 911 call at about 12:50 a.m. stating that shots had been fired on County Road 93 in…
Read MoreNew creek preserve at Flagg Mt. dedicated last Friday
Approximately 50 people attend the Fenvkvcēkv Creek Preserve dedication in Weogufka. Photo submitted by The Nature Conservancy Photo submitted by The Nature Conservancy The oldest longleaf pine in Alabama, which is more than 300 years old, is located at Flagg Mt. In Weogufka. Photo submitted by The Nature Conservancy By Christa Jennings…
Read MoreJohnson wins circuit clerk race in runoff election
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer It was a tight race with a low voter turnout Tuesday for the Republican Party primary runoff election, with only one office on Coosa County’s ballot. In the end less than 13% of the county’s registered voters cast ballots as Jamey Johnson and Matthew Reams vied for the seat.…
Read MorePrayer vigil held for Trong children, family
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Friends and strangers alike gathered in Alexander City Wednesday evening at the walking track of Central Alabama Community College, coming together to lift a family up in prayer. Denise Walls, executive director of Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance; her sister, Sheila Ray; and Haley Martin organized the prayer…
Read MoreBreaking news: Prayer vigil to be held this evening
There will be a prayer vigil held in Alexander City this evening for River and Ridge Trong, sons of Amber Trong and grandsons of Coosa County E-911 Director Amanda R. Kimsey, who currently remain in critical condition following a wreck Monday evening that claimed their mother’s life.
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