Area News

William Michael Smith   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   An Equality man has been arrested following the stabbing of a Wetumpka man that occurred last week. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that last Tuesday, January 24, his office was contacted by Russell Medical Center in Alexander City stating that they had a victim in…

  Photos by Christa Jennings   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Coosa County Animal Shelter enjoyed a successful open house last Saturday prior to officially opening for business Monday, January 30. Approximately 80 people attended the open house, enjoying refreshments and a silent auction while touring the facilities. Elected officials who attended…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Once again a free tax preparation and assistance program will be available to Coosa County residents filing their tax returns this year. Sponsored by the Coosa County Extension Office and Coosa County Chamber of Commerce, along with Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, the program kicks off Wednesday, February…

Lei-Keston Demicha Ford   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   An Alexander City man has been arrested for murder following the fatal shooting of Robin Braswell of Goodwater. As reported in the January 20 edition, the Sheriff’s Office initially began conducting a death investigation after being contacted by the Goodwater Police Department in reference…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   During its January meeting, the Rockford Town Council unanimously approved adopting two ordinances, as well as paying off a loan at First Bank. One of the ordinances proposed at the meeting was in reference to the “Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.” That ordinance is for the exemption of municipal…

Law enforcement officers continue to look for Alan Sandlin Jr. Photo submitted   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Sheriff Michael Howell is encouraging citizens to continue to be watchful and vigilant as a search remains ongoing for an Alexander City man. As of press time, Howell said they believe the man is back…

Clyde Lamp IV   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Springville man was arrested last Tuesday on drug-related charges stemming from incidences at the Farm Ministries facility in the Stewartville community. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that on January 24 Deputy Scott was dispatched to Farm Ministries on County Road 74. He said they…

Daniel Newsome   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Sylacauga man was arrested last month on two charges, including public intoxication. Sheriff Michael Howell reported this week that on January 10 the Sheriff’s Office dispatch had received numerous calls regarding a white male who repeatedly staggered out into the roadway in the Stewartville…

Special to the News   A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:03 p.m. Friday, January 27, has claimed the life of a Tallassee man. Reymundo Teyes Brindis, 32, was fatally injured when the 1997 Toyota Tacoma he was driving struck a 2022 Chrysler 300, driven by Caleb Ian Nathannael Langford, 41, of Montgomery. As a result…

Students from Alabama A&M and Tuskegee University were give instruction on the use of a crossbow at Oak Mountain. Photo submitted Student Faith Graves took this spike at Oak Mountain with the help of WFF’s Courtney McDaniel. Photo submitted   By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources   The Alabama Department of…