Area News

Special to the News   The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, is kicking off its fourth annual “Think Smart Before you Start” spring safety campaign as students of all ages and their families prepare for end-of-the-school-year festivities such as spring break, prom and the upcoming graduation season. Ideally, parents should also set aside time…

    Photo by Christa Jennings   With the arrival of spring comes the blooming of flowers, including the timely opening of the dogwood tree blossoms. A long-standing Southern legend handed down through the years ties the dogwood tree and its blossoms in with the Easter holiday. While not a Biblical story or one based…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Town of Kellyton has conducted routine business over the last two months, primarily including its seasonal lawn care contract. At last month’s meeting Mayor Johnny Sharpe stated that the town’s then-current lawn care service bid had expired and that the town would need to place bid notices…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Once again this year Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama Inc., or VCCA, partnered with the Coosa County Extension Office and Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a free income tax assistance program. The program is open to all eligible individuals, regardless of if they live in Coosa County. Since…

Special to the News Secretary of State Wes Allen is warning Alabama citizens of a misleading, unsolicited mass mailing of pre-filled voter registration forms targeting Alabama mailboxes. The mailer is not affiliated with the State of Alabama and has, in fact, been officially discouraged by the Office of the Secretary of State. The Voter Participation…

Special to the News   A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:50 p.m. Thursday, March 21, has claimed three lives. An 18-year-old juvenile was fatally injured when the 2001 Toyota 4Runner the teen was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. The 18 year old was pronounced deceased at the scene. Riley…

Special to the News   A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, has claimed the life of a Macon, Mississippi, man. Jamaiyia G. Foote, 30, was fatally injured when the 1998 Peterbilt tractor-trailer that he was driving collided head-on with a 2023 GMC Sierra driven by Rafael-Andablo, 49, of Harlingen,…