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Podcast sheds light on new evidence, more in 1994 Coosa murder
This article from February 7, 1997, covered Blan’s trial and his conviction of guilty. By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Thirty years after Michael Bernos was murdered in Coosa County, a podcast continues to further investigate the case, resulting in testimony being recanted and new evidence uncovered. In the July 6, 2018, edition…
Read MoreRockford parade enjoyed by many
The Sheriff’s Office won first place in Rockford’s Christmas parade with its “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” float. Photo by Christa Jennings Henderson Towing’s float won second place in the parade. Photo by Christa Jennings Eastaboga Manor Haunted Attraction’s float was one of four that tied for third place. Photo by Christa…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office hosts End of Year Review, Christmas Dinner
Deputy Shane Payton is awarded Deputy of the Year. Photo submitted Sheriff Michael Howell, right, recognizes Ronald Williams as Reserve Deputy of the Year. Photo submitted The Reserve Unit receives certificates of appreciation from Sheriff Michael Howell. Photo submitted Chaplain Matthew Reams speaks during the Sheriff’s Office annual…
Read MoreBOE approves annual business, salaries
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its annual meeting November 21, the Coosa County Board of Education elected officers and conducted annual business, as well as the regular monthly meeting business. With all Board members present, Board President Tiffany McCain turned the meeting over to Superintendent of Education David Stover Jr. for the…
Read MoreChristmas, festive events planned throughout county
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Witer In the midst of the holiday season, with Thanksgiving just ending and Christmas coming not far behind, Coosa County communities and organizations have been busily preparing for the festive holiday season. The towns of Goodwater and Rockford will have parades, while Kellyton and Rockford will have events with…
Read MoreConstables determined, official election results certified
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer While the county’s eligible provisional ballots were reviewed and counted last Tuesday, it took extra time to finalize election results for this cycle because of the number of write-in votes for constables in multiple precincts. Judge of Probate Richard Dean and the Canvassing Board; comprised of Dean, Sheriff…
Read MoreTwo more arrested for Cottage Grove murder of Benson
Montgomery man, woman arrested for May homicide Jazmyne McGee Reginald Cooper By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two more individuals from outside Coosa County were arrested last Friday in connection with the May homicide of 27-year-old David Tyrell Benson of the Cottage Grove community. As reported May 3, the Sheriff’s Office sought…
Read MoreCoosa’s election results, constables being decided
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Coosa County’s unofficial election results are in following Tuesday’s general election, with official results coming next week. Not counting provisional ballots, the county had a voter turnout of 63.03%. This was slightly less than the 2020 election when the county had a turnout of 65.51%, but is still…
Read MoreVoting machines tested ahead of Tuesday’s election
County EMA Director Sheldon Hutcherson feeds a marked sample ballot into a machine during the testing process. Photo by Lydia Waters Sheriff Michael Howell gets a print-out from one of the voting machines to review as part of the testing process. Photo by Lydia Waters By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer …
Read MoreCommission meetings see little action
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The County Commission had two shorter meetings this month, with few agenda items and little action taken. During its reconvened meeting held September 30, the commission unanimously approved budgets for each department, as well as annual contracts. At that reconvened meeting, the commission also unanimously approved tabling the…
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