Area News
Hanover VFD hosts inaugural Open House
Before the lunch rush: Hanover VFD volunteers hang out in the station during the department’s first Open House. Photo submitted A potential future firefighter, youth at the event enjoyed sitting in the driver seat of Hanover’s Engine 3. Photo submitted Special to the News Submitted by Heather Babecki, HVFD public information officer …
Read MoreJ.D. Thompson alumni to host Senior Citizens Fall Festival
Special to the News The J. D. Thompson High School Alumni Association will host a fall festival for senior citizens on Thursday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This fun festival will take place at the J. D. Thompson white elementary alumni building, located at 1854 Coosa County Road 93, in the…
Read MoreMontgomery man arrested for theft
Jalen Jermaine Williams By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Montgomery man was arrested last week on a theft-related charge for an incident that occurred late last month. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on September 16, the investigations department received a call about a case of theft by deception. The investigation determined…
Read MoreTwo arrested for FTA, probation revocation
Kristina Elliott Robert Merle Green By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two individuals were recently arrested in separate cases stemming from past charges. According to the Sheriff’s Office, last Friday 45-year-old Kristina Elliott of the Goodwater area was arrested for three outstanding warrants. Those were all failure-to-appear warrants and charges, with two…
Read MoreOctober 2-8, 2023
Jail population as of October 8: 40 inmates Males: 34 Females: 6 ARRESTS On October 3, Captain Hammond arrested Jalen Williams, a citizen of Montgomery, for Theft by Deception. He was booked into the Coosa County Jail on a $30,000 bond. On October 3, Investigator Ward arrested Isabelle Hall, a citizen of Richville,…
Read MoreCoosa County Ambulance Monthly Call Log
Call Volume for the month of September 2023: Total calls: 45 Total transports: 22 Ground: 21 Helicopter: 1 Call types: Sick calls: 17 MVA: 8 Falls: 2 Chest pain: 2 Other trauma: 1 Seizure: 2 Psych/AMS: 2 Overdose: 2 DOA: 1 Stroke: 2 Wellness check: 1 GSW: 2 Diabetic: 3 Area…
Read MoreCookin’ on the Coosa MacDown to be held in Wetumpka tomorrow
Mac and cheese competition to be held tomorrow in Wetumpka Special to the News Join us on Saturday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Merchants Alley in Wetumpka for an unforgettable mac and cheese celebration. Indulge in culinary delights, community fun and fundraising for the Family Sunshine Center, or FSC.…
Read MoreScience students take their annual field trip to Flagg Mountain
Special to the News On Friday, September 29, Mr. Mitchell’s biology, earth and space science, and environmental science students went on a field trip to Flagg Mountain in the Weogufka State Forest, located right here in Coosa County. The weather was perfect for an outdoor day of learning. Forester John Goff talked…
Read MoreKellyton planning for annual Christmas Celebration
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With the arrival of fall and the holiday season around the corner, the Town of Kellyton is busily preparing for its annual Christmas Celebration. Scheduled for the first Saturday in December each year, this year’s event will be held December 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. Town Clerk…
Read MoreFire Alert continues for Alabama
Special to the News A Fire Alert remains in effect across the state. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) issued the burn restriction on September 22 because of the current drought situation, continued lack of precipitation and high probability of fuel ignition. Since October is historically the state’s driest month, drought conditions are expected to worsen.…
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