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Mother’s Day tribute
Sarah Josephine “Jo” Long Scarbrough, pictured with her granddaughters, Elise and Celeste. By Denise Nelson On this Mother’s Day we give thanks for mothers – all mothers, birth mothers and those that step willingly into that role. The older I get the more I appreciate my Mother. She wanted better for me than…
Read MoreKellyton opts out of shelter reimbursement
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Kellyton Town Council held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, with action taken on a handful of items. Mayor Johnny Sharpe informed the council that he had received a letter from Dennis Hill, former director of the Coosa County Animal Shelter. In the letter Hill apologized…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for 2019 murder of Andre Davis
Leadam Quintez Kelly By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Goodwater man was arrested yesterday morning in Randolph County and charged in connection with a 2019 Coosa County homicide. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that 42-year-old Leadam Quintez Kelly of Goodwater was charged with capital murder in the death of 29-year-old Andre Lamande Davis…
Read MoreCommission hears road concerns, discusses other matters
Kevin Forsyth of District 5 presented photos in a slideshow presentation to the County Commission regarding poor road conditions. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During an hour-and-a-half long meeting earlier this month, the County Commission primarily had discussion and only took action on two new business items. A…
Read MoreBreaking news: Judge denies bond for five Dadeville shooting suspects
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer In an eleventh update from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency sent at 5:44 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, it was reported that Tallapoosa County District Court Judge Clayton Taylor has denied bond for five of the six suspects arrested in connection with the Dadeville shooting. Per ALEA’s report, at approximately…
Read MoreBREAKING: Sixth arrest made in connection to Dadeville shooting
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer At approximately 11:45 a.m. Thursday, April 20, special agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) made a sixth arrest in connection to the Dadeville mass shooting. A 15-year-old juvenile of Tuskegee was arrested and formally charged with four counts of reckless murder. As…
Read MoreAddressing citizens’ garbage complaints, questions
121 Disposal, the new waste disposal company servicing Coosa County, began residential garbage pickup this week after entering into a new contract with the county. Photo by District 1 County Commissioner John Forbus By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With ongoing and numerous complaints from citizens regarding the garbage pickup and the county’s…
Read MoreHanover man killed in LifeSaver 4 crash Sunday
Russell, Gann fondly remembered for lives of service Two crew members were killed in a helicopter crash Sunday evening when the LifeSaver 4 helicopter out of Sylacauga crashed near Chelsea. Registered Nurse Samuel “Adam” Russell of Hanover, pictured at left, and pilot Marc Gann of Sylacauga, right, died in the crash. Medic Amanda Daniels,…
Read MoreCommission approves waste disposal bid for garbage pickup
New company will begin service April 10 By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its continued meeting Wednesday evening, the County Commission approved acceptance of a bid for the county’s waste disposal contract for garbage pickup services. Wednesday’s meeting was reconvened from the commission’s March 20 meeting, which itself was reconvened from the…
Read MoreCommission discusses trash, approves new district lines
This map reflects Coosa County’s new district lines as presented to the County Commission and approved during its March 14 meeting. By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The County Commission is having a three-part meeting this month, as its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on March 14 has not yet been adjourned. The primary…
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