Area Breaking News
Sheriff’s Office seeking public’s assistance in locating missing Sylacauga man
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man has been missing for nearly nine months now, and the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking any information from the public regarding his potential whereabouts and where he may have been seen since then. Shannon Lee Morris is a 35-year-old Black male, standing at 5-feet 9-inches…
Read MoreCommissioner Joiner remembered, honored
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer District 4 County Commissioner and veteran Ronnie Joiner was remembered and honored for his years of service during his funeral last Friday, February 6. Joiner passed away Monday, February 2, with visitation and funeral held last Friday at Pleasant Hill Church outside of Rockford. In light of his passing,…
Read MoreKellyton residents show opposition to proposed quarry
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Prior to its regular monthly Town Council meeting Tuesday, the Town of Kellyton held a public meeting regarding the proposed quarry and voicing opposition to the project. All five Town Council members were present for the meeting, with Mayor Johnny Sharpe absent because of illness. Other elected officials in…
Read MoreCandidates qualify for local offices for 2026 elections
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With qualifying for the two major political parties having ended last Friday, Coosa County’s Democratic and Republican parties have announced their candidates who have qualified to be on the ballot this year. For the Coosa County Democratic Party, Chair Nieshia Whetstone reported that three incumbents qualified to run again…
Read MoreCounty hears quarry proposal, concerns
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Last Tuesday’s County Commission meeting saw much discussion regarding a proposed granite quarry to potentially be located in the Kellyton community. While the meeting lasted more than three hours, only approximately 30 minutes were spent on action items, with about an hour and a half spent on the quarry…
Read MoreRockford discusses properties, animals
By Christa Jennings Senior staff reporter The December meeting of the Rockford Town Council saw mostly discussion and little action as the Town Council discussed various properties in town, animal control and more. Aside from approving the November meeting minutes and financial statements, the Council, with Councilmember Shirley Ogle absent, unanimously approved moving Sue Peoples…
Read MoreBOE approves organizational, other business
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Board of Education approved its annual organizational business and other matters during its November meeting, with all Board members present. Board President Tiffany McCain turned the meeting over to Superintendent of Education David Stover for the election of officers for the upcoming year and establishing regularly scheduled meetings.…
Read MoreQualifying begins Monday for 2026 elections
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The 2026 election cycle is already getting underway, with qualifying to begin Monday and the primary election just four months away. The state executive committees for both the Alabama Democratic and Republican parties established and announced their candidate qualifying dates. Both will begin on Monday, January 5, with the…
Read MoreKellyton man one of 22 arrested in Lee County investigation
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton man was among 22 individuals arrested by Lee County Sheriff’s Office investigators as part of a seven-month multi-agency investigation. Called Operation Gang Shield, the investigation specifically targeted criminal activity associated with a street gang known as “Sex, Money, Murder,” or SMM. SMM is a faction of the…
Read MoreGoodwater men arrested on drug-related charges
One arrested for drug trafficking, more By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two Goodwater men were arrested last Wednesday on drug-related charges, with one arrested for a possession charge and another for multiple charges, including two counts of drug trafficking. After receiving complaints of drug activity in Goodwater, Sgt. Ward began investigating narcotic activity…
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