Area News
Weogufka VFD counting its blessings
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Weogufka Volunteer Fire Department is counting its blessings as a moment of crisis has turned into a show of support by surrounding departments. As reported last month, the local department lost its only fire engine, or pumper truck, and its equipment during a single-vehicle crash.…
Read MoreWeogufka man, woman arrested for chemical endangerment
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A man and woman from Weogufka were arrested last Thursday on a drug-related charge, with the man facing additional charges. On March 5, the Coosa County Department of Human Resources provided the Sheriff’s Office with drug screening test results on Christopher Michael Palmer and Ashton Mackenzie Lytton. Both…
Read MoreGoodwater woman arrested for hallucinogens
By Christa Jennings A Goodwater woman was arrested Sunday related to hallucinogenic drugs in a case stemming from late last month. On February 21, Deputy Kelley was patrolling County Road 511 in the Goodwater area when he observed a vehicle failing to maintain lanes. He initiated a traffic stop, and while walking up to the…
Read MoreTwo arrested in Kellyton drug bust
Special to the News On Friday, February 27, the Coosa County SRT, Coosa County deputies and investigators, and officers from Rockford Police Department and Goodwater Police Department conducted a search warrant in the Kellyton community. During the search warrant fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, and firearms were located and seized from the residence.…
Read MoreState, federal candidates to speak at Coosa Republican meeting
Special to the News The Coosa County Republican Party will welcome local, state and federal candidates for its meeting Tuesday, March 24. In addition to featuring remarks from numerous local candidates, this month’s meeting will include remarks from four candidates seeking state and federal office. Those are Seth Burton, candidate for U.S. Senate; Pat Bishop,…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for DUI
By Christa Jennings Senior Saff Writer A Goodwater man was arrested late last month for driving under the influence following a routine traffic stop. On February 24, Deputy Parker was patrolling County Road 511 in the Goodwater area when he observed a vehicle being driven erratically. He proceeded to initiate a traffic stop. Parker made…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes FTA, probation arrests
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office recently made two unrelated arrests for failure to appear warrants and a probation violation. On March 2, Sgt. Rudd picked up 45-year-old Daryl Brian Hosey of Harpersville from the Elmore County Jail on six failure to appear, or FTA, warrants. Those were for possession of a…
Read MoreALDOT opening new Pump House Road Bridge at Highway 280
Special to the News ALDOT has opened the new Pump House Road Bridge to traffic as work continues to widen U.S. Highway 280 between Homewood and I-459. As of Friday night, March 6, traffic shifted from the old bridge onto the first phase of the new structure over Highway 280. In November, crews closed lanes to install…
Read MoreConservation Advisory Board updated on ADCNR projects
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources In its first meeting of 2026, the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board received an overall report from Chris Blankenship, commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), and a handful of proposed changes to 2026-2027 seasons and bag limits…
Read MoreUpcoming US-280 shutdown at Pump House Road for bridge demolition
Special to the News ALDOT will close all U.S. Highway 280 lanes at Pump House Road to complete necessary bridge demolition in the highway’s ongoing widening project. Beginning at 11 p.m. on Friday, March 20, weather permitting, crews will close all Highway 280 lanes in both directions at Pump House Road. Eastbound lanes…
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