Area News
Weogufka hosts Mule Day next Saturday
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Weogufka community’s Mule Day returns this year, and guests can enjoy the festivities next Saturday at the Weogufka Center. Mule Day will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the grounds of the old Weogufka School. The day will be a family-friendly event featuring mules, music,…
Read MoreWestwater Resources announces Coosa Graphite Deposit’s acceptance to FAST-41 U.S. federal permitting framework
Special to the News Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company, recently announced that the Coosa Graphite Deposit (“Coosa”) has been designated as a “covered project” under FAST-41 and added to the federal permitting dashboard. Designation as a FAST-41 covered project supports a more coordinated and transparent federal permitting process,…
Read MoreApril 6-12, 2026
Jail population as of April 12: 31 inmates Males: 26 Females: 5 ARRESTS On April 6, Deputy Brown arrested Roger Lee Champion, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Receiving Stolen Property, Attempting to Elude, Reckless Driving, Driving while Revoked, Driving on the Wrong Side of the Highway, Improper Lane Usage, Operating…
Read MoreHomewood man dies in St. Clair County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 13, has claimed the life of a Homewood man. Charles W. Wade, 81, was fatally injured when the 2003 Saturn Ion he was driving struck the 2012 Isuzu NPR Commercial Truck driven by Randall D. Clarke, 24, of Vincent. Wade…
Read MoreEmployees encouraged to verify trust-fund withholdings are properly remitted to IRS
Special to the News Employees routinely see federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare withholdings on their paychecks. Unfortunately, in some cases, employers fail to remit these funds to the IRS and instead use them for other purposes. Employment taxes make up nearly 60% of all U.S. tax revenue and include both the employer’s…
Read MoreStudents enjoy free book fair thanks to Literacy Everywhere!
Remember going to the Book Fair as a student? There were so many books to choose from, but you only had a certain amount you could spend. Fast forward to this week when Central High School students participated in a book fair that was entirely free. The only rule was that students must take five books.…
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Read MoreLocal student Lily Howell serves as House page for Rep. Robbins
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two of Coosa County’s students were chosen to serve as pages with the Alabama House of Representatives for Rep. Ben Robbins during this legislative session. Eighth grader Lily Howell served as a House page for a week last month. Pages, who are 10-18 years…
Read MoreWestwater Resources reports full year, fourth quarter 2025 results
Advances Kellyton, Coosa to establish U.S. supply of battery-grade graphite Special to the News Late last month Westwater Resources Inc. an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Key Highlights: Kellyton progress – Continued investment throughout 2025 in the Kellyton Graphite Plant…
Read MoreGoodwater’s new leadership steps into action
Special to the News News from Goodwater With the start of a new generation of leadership in Goodwater, led by Mayor Karleyun Lauderdale, the town is beginning to take action on some long-overdue projects. One of the new administration’s first goals has been the clean up and removal of the town’s dilapidated structures.…
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