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March 23-29, 2026
Jail population as of March 29: 54 inmates Males: 43 Females: 11 ARRESTS On March 24, Sgt. Ward arrested Joshua Glenn Saffold, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charges of Aggravated Assault-Domestic-Menacing-Gun/Knife/Other Weapon, Harassment-Domestic Incident, and Probation Violation. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On March 24, Deputy…
Read MoreMuch to be happy about
Union Square Neighborhood Watch’s meeting is Monday, April 6, at 6 p.m. Please join us, Union Square has a lot to be happy about, and I am going to spread it. Johnnie and Robin Schmidt of Union Square have more than an anniversary to celebrate and be happy, which is April 6…
Read MoreCoosa Fancy Farms offering Spring CSA for fresh veggies, greens
I don’t like rumors; I like to know if it is fact or just speculation. I wrote before about wanting a small town where I can walk or ride my bicycle to shop, which includes a grocer. And nowadays small towns are tricked into thinking that Dollar General is the answer even though they…
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April 6 The Union Square Neighborhood Watch meets every other month on the first Monday at 6 p.m. at the Union Church and Cemetery. The next meeting date will be April 6. Join us for our Neighborhood Watch meetings and learn about issues around Coosa County and in our neighborhood. April 8 and 15…
Read MoreThe woman who heard the light
The year was 1939. The month was September. Only days after World War II broke out. The woman was so moved to tears when she read the headlines of war in the papers. Her first thought was, “Another war?” She was 59 years old. She’d already survived one World War in her lifetime. Now another?…
Read MoreGeography of a miracle
In 2012, Greg Thomas was diagnosed with cancer. Stage Four. He was sent home to get his affairs in order. Against medical advice, Greg spent his dwindling energy on renovating a 150-year-old abandoned church. He spent entire days refinishing pews, scraping paint, or sanding floors. After months of labor, Greg went for a follow-up…
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March 27 The Coosa County Extension office is once again having Spring Wellness Day, complete with a 36-foot interactive RV! The Extension is offering this on two dates to reach as many in the county as possible. Please join us in Goodwater on March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Goodwater Youth…
Read MoreHerbalist’s course, meet-and-greet coming up
Equality Volunteer Fire Department will be selling Boston butts and a rack of St. Louis ribs for $35 each over Memorial Day weekend. Distribution day will be May 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire department lodge next to Quality Food Mart. Please support our local volunteer fire department with this…
Read MoreTurning my madness, sadness into joy
We are happy to have our very own Lydia back. We missed her deeply. It was a long journey for her, longer than we thought. We thought her journey was in the states; however, she went out of the country, but we welcome her home today. I have experienced sadness, hurt and pain in…
Read MoreMarch 16-22, 2026
Jail population as of March 22: 53 inmates Males: 43 Females: 10 ARRESTS On March 18, Deputy Moeser arrested James Danielle Tucker, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 cash bond. On March 17, Deputy Brown…
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