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Breaking news: Sylacauga man dies in Rockford area crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3 p.m. Monday, August 11, has claimed the life of a Sylacauga man. James E. Carter Jr., 76, was fatally injured when the 2014 Nissan Versa he was driving left the roadway and struck an embankment. Carter was not using a seat belt at…
Read MoreUnited Way kicks off 2026 campaign August 25, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Lake Martin Area United Way, which serves Coosa and Tallapoosa counties, is inviting the public to help kick off its 2026 campaign. The United Way’s 2026 campaign theme is “Hands United, Hearts Aligned,” and it will kick off on Monday, August 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m.…
Read MoreDrug bust nets three Rockford arrests
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A recent investigation culminated in the arrests of three Rockford residents on drug-related charges, thanks to a combined effort of multiple agencies. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on Monday, July 28, a search warrant was conducted at a residence on Alabama Highway…
Read MoreKelly’s Crossroads once again open for business
“We did it for the community.” By Christa Jennings New owners have breathed new life into a local institution in the Richville community, with Kelly’s Crossroads once again opening its doors for customers. Owners Jason and Jamie Thornton held a grand opening for the store and deli Saturday,…
Read MoreBreaking: Equality man killed in Rockford area crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, has claimed the life of an Equality man. Edward L. Gilbert, 62, was fatally injured when the 2015 Chevrolet Impala he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Gilbert was not using a seat belt at the…
Read MoreRockford approves election, other matters
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Rockford Town Council’s June meeting lasted less than 30 minutes, with the Council approving election-related matters, a resolution, appointments, and more. The town needed to appoint a qualified person to file the town’s list of qualified voters in July, with Mayor Scott White recommending the Council…
Read MoreChamber, Alabama ONE host Lunch, Learn
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Chamber of Commerce held a Lunch and Learn event on June 17 as an opportunity to share information and network with Chamber members. Twenty-five attendees participated in the event, which was the Chamber’s first Lunch and Learn of 2025, hosted by Alabama ONE. Elected…
Read MoreCandidates qualify for municipal elections
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Qualifying closed Tuesday for municipal elections, with candidates now set to appear on ballots in two of Coosa County’s three municipalities. The ballots for municipal elections are to include names of those who qualified by the 5 p.m. deadline Tuesday. However, in cases where only one statement of candidacy…
Read MoreFamily, friends, former students attend Gamble, McKinney Court dedication
Special to the News The Belyeu Gym floor at Central Coosa was recently resurfaced, which provided an opportunity to commemorate the school’s five state basketball championships on the new floor, which includes stars at the free throw line for the 1995, 2000, 2001, 2004, and 2019 State Championship titles. The resurfacing also presented an opportunity…
Read MoreMunicipal election qualifying underway
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With municipal elections coming in August, those interested in qualifying to run for municipal office had only two weeks to add their names to the ballots, with qualifying having begun Tuesday. In Coosa County, there are three municipalities that will hold an election on August 26, Goodwater, Kellyton…
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