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Lake City
Lake City isn’t a big town. You’re looking at 12,000 folks. Give or take. It’s one of those old Florida towns. It’s hard to find Old Florida anymore. You can’t find it in Orlando – too many mouse-ear hats. It’s hard to find in Tallahassee – too many congressmen. You can’t find it in…
Read MoreMarch 31 – April 6, 2024
Jail population as of April 6: 32 inmates Males: 27 Females: 5 ARRESTS On March 31, Deputy Payton arrested Alexis Taylor Houk, a citizen of Dothan, on the charge of Buying/Receiving Stolen Property. Subject was processed in the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On April 1, Lt. Moon arrested Brandon Nico James…
Read MoreAlabama mussel nominated for Mollusc of the Year
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer An at-risk mussel species endemic to Alabama, and mostly found in the Coosa River Basin, has been nominated for International Mollusc of the Year 2024, with genome sequencing at stake as a prize for the winning mollusc. Dr. Carla Atkinson, associate professor with the Department of Biological Sciences at…
Read MoreTeamwork helps rescue fallen hiker
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer A group effort by multiple agencies and first responders helped rescue a fallen hiker Monday in the Flagg Mountain area. At approximately 10:40 a.m. Monday, April 1, Coosa County EMS; along with the Sheriff’s Office, Coosa County Emergency Management Agency, Marble Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Kellyton Fire & Rescue,…
Read MoreCHS hosting inaugural car, bike show
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Central High School students with the Career Tech Center are organizing an inaugural car and bike show to be held next weekend. Fees from the car and bike show will go to benefit the Triple C Automotive program of Central High School Coosa County. It will be held from…
Read More35th annual Miss Centroid Pageant showcased 18 contestants
Special to the News Central High School celebrated a 35-year tradition with five Jr. Miss Centroid contestants in grades seventh through ninth and 13 Miss Centroid contestants in grades tenth through twelfth. Thank you to our former Miss Centroids who served as judges, Miss Centroid 1998: Amelia Conway-Marbury, Miss Centroid 2019: Victoria Evans, and Jr. Miss Centroid 2009 Torri Roberson-Wilson. It was a great night, and we are proud of all our…
Read MoreCongratulations to 2024 CES pageant winners
Special to the News Tiny Miss CES: Raegann Lee First Runner-up: Olivia White Little Miss CES: Khaliah Sims First Runner-up: Lyllyan Wells Miss CES: Lily Howell First Runner-up: MaryAnn Ward Tiny Miss CES People’s Choice: Olivia White Little Miss CES People’s Choice: Ava Adair Miss CES People’s Choice: Ryleigh Norris Pictures courtesy of Bill Miller Photography
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to distribution arrest
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer A recent Rockford traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a Sylacauga man for a drug distribution charge. On March 24, Coosa County deputies Payton and Overton conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 231 in Rockford. Upon approaching, they smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for SORNA violation
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer A Goodwater man was arrested late last month for failing to comply with the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. On March 23, the Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a possible burglary in progress. The caller stated that an individual was at the back of their residence and…
Read MoreYoung Dothan woman arrested for stolen property
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer A young woman from south Alabama was arrested late last month in a case regarding stolen property. On March 31, Deputy Payton was on routine patrol along Liveoak Lane and County Road 29 when he observed a vehicle pull into Liveoak Lane then pull out and leave. Payton continued…
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