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ALEA encourages continued vigilance as 101 Days of Summer Safety Campaign begins
Special to the News As the Memorial Day holiday travel period concluded, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding motorists and boaters that the summer travel season is just beginning and urging everyone to prioritize safety during the agency’s annual 101 Days of Summer Safety Campaign. While many Alabamians enjoyed the long holiday…
Read MoreCoosa certifies official election results
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following last Tuesday’s primary election, officials met at the courthouse at noon Tuesday to review and add provisional ballots to the county’s totals before declaring the election results official. In Coosa County there were seven provisional ballots cast, with two of those being declared eligible. The remaining five…
Read MoreTwo new commissioners win primary, BoE member retains
By Christa Jennings Tuesday’s primary election included three local county races, with unofficial results reflecting two new county commissioners to move on to the general election and a Board of Education member retaining her seat as she also heads to the general election. The primary election saw a low voter turnout…
Read MorePrimary election to be held Tuesday, special election set for Aug. 11
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With news circulating regarding Alabama’s redistricting case recently, it has caused some confusion among voters regarding the primary election; however, voters should still go to the polls as usual on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the primary election. For Coosa County, only one race on the Republican…
Read MoreCoosa, Clay counties form joint narcotics task force
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Coosa and Clay counties have now joined forces to create a joint task force with a focus on narcotics crimes. Coosa County Sheriff Michael Howell, Clay County Sheriff Henry Lambert and District Attorney for Clay and Coosa counties Joseph Ficquette jointly announced the…
Read MoreCommission conducts interviews, makes two hires
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its April meeting, after conducting standard business the County Commission continued its meeting with interviews starting at 11 a.m. In total, the Commission interviewed four applicants for the county administrator position, to fill the vacancy left with former County Administrator Amy Gilliland’s contract having ended April 24.…
Read MorePrimary elections to be held next month
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Primary elections are just under a month away, and sample ballots for the Democratic and Republican Party primaries are now available in the probate office of the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford. In addition to federal, state and local offices, the primaries include two statewide amendments for…
Read MoreCoosa recognizes organ donation during Donate Life Month
Tag office participating in office decoration contest By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Spring has sprung once again, and with signs of new life and new beginnings comes National Donate Life Month for the month of April, a time to honor organ, eye and tissue donors and the lives they have saved. National Donate…
Read MoreWellness events successful with bubble bike, relays, wellness vendors
Special to the News Submitted by Dr. Shannon Davis Coosa County Extension director The Coosa County Extension Office, in partnership with the Goodwater Youth Development Center under direction of Sharonna Hayes, hosted the second annual Coosa Spring Wellness Event. On March 26 and 27, more than 100 attendees and vendors participated at…
Read MoreBREAKING: Young Millbrook man killed in Coosa County crash this morning
Special to the News Editor’s note: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency sent a revised press release with corrections to what information was originally sent. The below reflects the updated information. A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, has claimed the life of a Millbrook man. Keith T. Young, 19, was fatally injured…
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