Community
Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026
Jail population as of March 1: 49 inmates Males: 39 Females: 10 ARRESTS On February 24, Deputy Kelley arrested Gabriel Thomas Andrews, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charges of Use or Possession with Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana 2nd. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a…
Read MoreAppreciation Day tomorrow; new monthly class starting soon
This is it; tomorrow, March 7, is the Equality Volunteer Fire Department Board Appreciation Day to thank the community for all their continued support of the Equality Volunteer Fire Department. From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. come join us for a hamburger or hot dog. If the parking lot is too full you are…
Read MoreGreat Pastor Appreciation event
Butch and I enjoyed a great Pastor Appreciation for Bishop Eddie L. Edwards at the Greater Works Outreach Ministry in Wetumpka with guest speaker Pastor James O. Blackmon of Harper Springs Baptist Church in Sylacauga. His subject was “In This Ministry,” preaching from II Corinthians 4:1. This ministry is all about Jesus. The power…
Read MoreCoosa County Training School moment in history
Special to the News Submitted by Mamie M. Ellis During Black History Month I want to share with you information about Mr. Sheppard May Jr, a vocational agribusiness instructor that arrived in Coosa County in 1946 from Alabama A&M University with an education vision for the students and community. May was born May 2, 1916,…
Read MoreFebruary 9-15, 2026
Jail population as of Feb. 15: 40 inmates Males: 34 Females: 6 ARRESTS On February 9, Chief Hammond arrested Dana Michelle Broom, a citizen of Enterprise, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court X 2. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On February 9, Chief Hammond arrested…
Read MoreHonoring great men of Coosa County
Birthday wishes are honored for special people in the month of February, love and Black History Month, and also “heart.” If you have a heart, you should love. If you have love, you will love all. In memory of one of the greatest and most powerful Black men of Coosa County and the Ray…
Read MoreThe dogs who own us
I used to volunteer at an animal shelter. I loved it. My favorite place in the shelter was called the “Introduction Room.” This was the room where people went to meet the dogs that were up for adoption. The room was supposed to be inviting, sort of like a living room. And at one…
Read MoreTurkey shoot, VFD bingo tomorrow
Hope everyone has been enjoying this spring-like weather. According to the extended forecast, we have more cold weather next week, but not extreme cold. Don’t forget Bingo at Richville Volunteer Fire Department will be tomorrow, Saturday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. So come out and support your fire department and have fun doing it.…
Read MoreEquality VFD to host Appreciation Day
The Equality Volunteer Fire Department Board would like to thank the community for all their continued support of the Equality Volunteer Fire Department. On March 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. they are holding a “Community Appreciation Day.” Come join us for a hamburger or hot dog. They would also like to invite…
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February 24 The February meeting of the Coosa County Republican Party will be held on Tuesday, February 24, at the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department. Fellowship and refreshments begin at 6 p.m., with the meeting starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. In addition to hearing from local candidates, special guests will be Corey Hill, candidate for commissioner…
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