Area News

Krystal Brandy Bowers   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Vincent woman was arrested late last month on drug-related charges following a traffic stop. On June 22, while on routine patrol, Deputy Payton responded to a reckless driver on U.S. Highway 231. Upon making a traffic stop, while talking with the driver Payton…

Jaden Lawrence Beckwood   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A second arrest has been made in a burglary and arson case that occurred in the Kellyton community last month after a residence was burglarized twice. As previously reported, on May 20 the Sheriff’s Office took a report for burglary and theft from a…

Special to the News   A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:18 p.m. Saturday, June 22, has claimed the life of a Camp Hill man. Cecil T. Tinsley, 66, was fatally injured when the 2005 Lexus ES330 in which he was a passenger left the roadway and struck a tree before overturning. The Lexus…

  Volunteers, sponsors needed to help with projects   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Summer break means it’s time once again for United Way’s Day of Action, with Lake Martin Area United Way once again hosting two dates of service this year. Every year United Way organizations across the nation participate in a…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Rockford Town Council had another light meeting this month, with only one agenda item seeing action aside from housekeeping matters. With Mayor Scott White absent, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Anne Castleberry oversaw the meeting with all other council members present. As was brought up at its last…

Scott Brewer   Special to the News   Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the appointment of J. Scott Brewer as district judge, 29th Judicial Circuit, Place #1, in Talladega County. “A well-known lawyer and prosecutor throughout the 29th Judicial Circuit, Scott Brewer brings to his judgeship position decades of experience serving the people of Talladega County,” said Ivey. “Given his strong record…

  Special to the News   Accordia Health is thrilled to announce that it will be providing free sports physicals for all student-athletes at its Coosa County location throughout July. This initiative is designed to ensure that all young athletes are well-prepared and safe to participate in their upcoming sports seasons, without any financial burden.…

Special to the News   A Camp Hill man was arrested in Tallapoosa County Wednesday by state agents for child pornography related charges. On Wednesday, June 26, special agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force conducted a search warrant at 14008 Alabama…

Race participants trek through Coosa on way to Georgia   Joey Lichter of Florida, left, and Greg Wolodkin of Massachusetts are two participants in this year’s Last Annual Heart of the South Race who stopped in Rockford for supplies, food and time to cool down before continuing on their way to Georgia. Photo by Christa…

Photos submitted   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   On Tuesday, youth attending Goodwater Public Library’s Summer Reading Program had a special guest and were honored with an award-winning author reading to them. The library hosted Negrita Smart for Tuesday’s program. A Dadeville native, Smart was recently announced as winning second place for her…