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Celebrate World Elephant Day at your Birmingham Zoo
Special elephant event will be held August 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special to the News Join your Birmingham Zoo on Saturday, August 10, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to celebrate World Elephant Day! Learn all about elephants and how the Birmingham Zoo cares for its bachelor herd with interactive educational activities,…
Read MoreBest fried chicken around
I love reading “Sean of the South.” He can turn a wicked phrase. Recently he referred to boiled peanuts as the caviar of the SEC. Now, is that complimentary, derogatory, or mixed? Which way? Whatever way, the phrase sticks with you and makes you laugh. Sean gets southerners’ relationship with food. And I get…
Read MoreWreck victim found in body of water in Jefferson County
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. last Friday, August 2, has claimed the life of a Vincent man. Kevin L. Bowers, 52, was fatally injured when the 1998 Ford F-150 he was driving left the roadway and struck a ditch and several trees before overturning. Bowers was not using a…
Read MoreWhat the bag boy said
I let him help me out to my truck. He was a supermarket bag boy. Maybe 19. Nice kid. Reddish hair. Warm smile. He spoke with a significant speech impediment. I could not understand what he was saying, per the impediment. The cashiers had decided, apparently, to ignore him. This had to be embarrassing,…
Read MoreElmore woman killed in Shelby County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m. Sunday, August 4, has claimed the life of an Elmore woman. Shahla J. Noori, 32, was fatally injured when the 2004 Toyota Corolla she was driving struck the rear of the 2012 Toyota 4-Runner driven by Sascha R. Glassford, 40, of Indian Springs.…
Read MoreJuly 29-August 4, 2024
Jail population as of August 4: 41 inmates Males: 35 Females: 6 ARRESTS On July 29, Deputy Mascari arrested Jason Michael Ard, a citizen of Kellyton, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $400 bond. On July 29, Deputy Payton arrested…
Read MoreHayneville man killed in Wetumpka area crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:47 p.m. last Friday, August 2, has claimed the life of a Hayneville man. Willie L. Coleman, 60, was fatally injured when the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 he was driving collided head-on with the 2011 Volkswagen Routan van driven by Yesia Crystal De Jesus Gabino, 22,…
Read MoreCougar alumni show they’ve “still got it” in second annual Central Baseball Alumni Game
Special to the News Central alumni, family and friends came out Saturday morning to Cougar Field for the second annual Central Baseball Alumni Game thanks to the organization of the game by alumni Kyle and Danielle Beasley. Alumni as far back as 1997, Kyle Payne, participated, with alumni Tyler and Trevor Stover traveling…
Read MoreHanover VFD receives canned drinking water from Anheuser-Busch to support wildfire response efforts
Water donated through partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council Hanover VFD Deputy Chief Heather Babecki, right, accepts a shipment from ATG distributors. Photo submitted Sharing is caring: Richville, Ray and Equality VFDs pick up their water from the Hanover stations. Pictured from left are Joe Jones, Hanover; Jim Hammil, Richville; Heather Babecki,…
Read MoreJuly busy month for Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization
Kellyton resident Gwen Rich was a local winner in the Goodwater Disabled Veterans’ annual fundraiser. She is pictured with Goodwater Disabled Veterans Commander Wade McElrath. Photo submitted The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization sponsors a watermelon cutting for the Goodwater Youth Development & Recreational Center. Photo submitted Some members of the Goodwater Disabled Veterans,…
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