Area News
November 20-26, 2023
Jail population as of November 26: 32 inmates Males: 28 Females: 4 ARRESTS On November 20, Lt. Moon arrested Jared Austin Matthews of Alexander City on the charges of Domestic Harassment-Family and Violation of Protection Order. He was booked into the Coosa County Jail with a $5,000 bond. On November 21, Chief Hammond…
Read MoreRockford woman arrested on indictments
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Rockford woman was arrested last week on charges stemming from grand jury indictments. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that in the October grand jury, three theft-related cases were presented on 24-year-old Ryeshia Whetstone. She was indicted on all three counts, and she was arrested on November 21…
Read MoreSelect student learns leadership skills during annual Youth Leadership Conference
Coosa County’s Alli Odom attended the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference November 13-14 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. The conference teaches students how to advocate for agriculture, identify their potential and step into leadership roles. The event is for ninth and tenth graders. Sponsors are Alabama Farmers Federation, Coosa County Farmers Federation, Alabama Ag Credit, and Alabama Farm Credit.…
Read MoreRain brings update to fire restrictions
Special to the News With rain again bringing relief for many of Alabama’s wildland firefighters, the Alabama Forestry Commission is easing fire restrictions across much of the state. Effective at 8 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, all burn restrictions will be lifted in 33 counties in the Southern half of the state. In the Northern…
Read MoreBarron Rae Bevels announces campaign for House representative
Entrepreneur, local farmer will be challenging incumbent Mike Rogers for Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District seat Special to the News Barron Rae Bevels of Dadeville announced that she will be running for House representative in the 3rd District, which covers 11 counties. Bevels will be challenging longtime incumbent Mike Rogers for this seat. “I am…
Read More30 years ago in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Approximately 30 years ago, the November 25, 1993, edition of “The Coosa County News” featured signs of Thanksgiving, as well as local and other news. Relating to the holiday, that edition three decades ago recognized the winners of the newspaper’s Young Peoples Thanksgiving Art contest, Jonathan J.…
Read MoreALEA dishes out safety tips for Thanksgiving 2023
Special to the News Thanksgiving marks one of the busiest weeks of the year on Alabama roadways. This year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges everyone to prepare to share the road with millions of other motorists as AAA predicts more than 49 million Americans will be driving during the holiday week…
Read MoreNovember 13-19, 2023
Jail population as of November 19: 32 inmates Males: 29 Females: 3 ARRESTS On November 14, Deputy Scott arrested Darrin Nmn Kelly, a resident of Goodwater, on the charge of Failure to Pay. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 purge. On November 15, Investigator Middlebrooks arrested Michael Adam…
Read MoreExecution carried out for Alabama death row inmate
Death row inmate Casey McWhorter’s execution by lethal injection was carried out last Thursday, making him the second inmate to be put to death in the state this year. Special to the News The execution of Alabama death row inmate Casey A. McWhorter was carried out by lethal injection last Thursday, November…
Read MoreAlabama hunters make it two in row with no fatalities
The most important aspect of treestand safety is to remain attached to the tree at all times. Photo submitted When erecting or moving a large ladder stand, ask some of your friends for help. Photo submitted Instructors at WFF’s Hunter Education field days teach safe handling of firearms. Photo submitted…
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