Area News

Special to the News   U.S. Sen. Tuberville joined U.S. senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) in introducing a resolution designating November as National Adoption Month. The resolution also designates Saturday, November 18, as National Adoption Day. Tuberville previously helped introduce the resolution in 2022 and 2021. “Adoption is an act of generosity and compassion,” said Tuberville. “It gives children a…

Work has started to remove the pilings that fell in the 200-foot stretch near the end of Gulf State Park Pier. Photo submitted     State Parks’ Lamar Pendergrass stands in the last spot stable enough to allow visitors and anglers. Photo submitted   By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources  …

Weigang Liang   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Chinese national residing in California was arrested in Coosa County last Saturday on a theft-related charge following a reported scam. On November 4, the Sheriff’s Office took a report for identity theft and a scam where credit cards had been issued and funds transferred…

  Special to the News   Alabama ONE recently announced two consecutive mergers with Brewton Mill Federal Credit Union (BMFCU) and McIntosh Chemical Federal Credit Union (MCFCU.) Both credit unions have been approved by their respective memberships and have been successfully merged into Alabama ONE’s operations. On Monday Alabama ONE Credit Union was pleased to announce…

    The Joe N. Belyeu Gymnasium of Central High School Coosa County was crowded with 250 students visiting representatives from 17 colleges and universities for the inaugural statewide scholarship fair last Friday. Photo(s) submitted   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   More than 200 students visited the Coosa County School District last Friday…

Special to the News   Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued a statewide “No Burn Order.” That same day she signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration which prohibits all outdoor burning in Alabama. This order became effective yesterday, November 9, at 8 a.m. “Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions, which greatly increases the potential…

Dylan Jakob Hay   Gregory Scott Blankenship   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Two men from the Rockford and Weogufka areas were arrested last month on multiple drug-related charges after law enforcement investigated a potential burglary. On October 16, deputies Payton and Middlebrooks responded to the Weogufka area in response to a possible…

Michael Alden Marcum   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A vehicle stop ultimately resulted in the arrest of a Jefferson County man on drug-related charges, including a cocaine charge. On October 25, Deputy Mitchell stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 280 just past County Road 49 for a traffic violation. As Mitchell approached…

Andrew Scott Howitz   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Wetumpka man was arrested on six charges following a hit and run, pursuit and wrecking two additional times. On October 21 deputies were dispatched to U.S. Highway 280 and County Road 131 for a call of a possible disabled motorist. While en route…

Antonio Simmons   Joshua Kelley   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Two men were arrested late last month on warrants for unrelated cases while in custody with other agencies. On October 20, Deputy Mitchell picked up 43-year-old Antonio Fargo Simmons of Sylacauga from the Talladega County Jail on warrants for Coosa County. He…