Area News
Equality man arrested for burglary, theft
Noah Thornton By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Equality man was arrested earlier this month following a residential burglary that occurred in the same community. On March 12, a report was filed with the Sheriff’s Office regarding a residence being broken into on County Road 2 in Equality. Investigators began working the…
Read MoreMarch 20-26, 2023
Jail population as of March 26: 29 inmates Males: 27 Females: 2 ARRESTS On March 22, Sgt. Rudd arrested Jaron Tait Compton, a resident of Weogufka, for Probation Violation and Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On March 25, Minkah Juma Jordan, a…
Read MoreRockford tells people to stop
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Rockford is reminding residents and passersby driving through town to stop at the 4-way intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Alabama Highway 22. The 4-way stop has had ongoing issues with drivers regularly running the stop signs and in some instances causing wrecks. Mayor…
Read MoreHappy St. Patrick’s Day!
Levi Leonard of the Cottage Grove area, already known for his green thumb, donned his best green attire last Friday for St. Patrick’s Day. He ensured he would not be pinched by anyone as he visited the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford. He was fully decked out in celebration of the holiday. Photo by Pam…
Read MoreSylacauga man arrested for fatal shooting of Coosa student
Julian Nacarie Speer was arrested Monday and charged in the fatal shooting of a Coosa County student. Photo submitted Dallas Johnson, a student at Central High School Coosa County, was shot and killed March 7 in Sylacauga. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A young Sylacauga man was arrested Monday in…
Read MoreLocal committee members attend ALGOP Winter Meeting
Republican Party State Executive Committee members from Coosa County attend the 2023 Winter Business Meeting of the Alabama Republican Party. Pictured from left are Sheriff Michael Howell, District 1 County Commissioner John Forbus, Jodi McDade, Judge of Probate Richard Dean, and District 5 County Commissioner Lamar Daugherty. Photo submitted Special to the News Submitted…
Read MoreConservation District welcomes new district conservationist
James “Jad” Dawson with his daughter, Caroline. Photo submitted Special to the News The Coosa County Conservation District welcomes James “Jad” Dawson as the new Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) district conservationist for Coosa and Tallapoosa counties. Dawson has a degree in agricultural business and economics from Auburn University. He began working for…
Read MoreWestwater Resources announces FY 2022 results, significant updates
Special to the News Westwater Resources, an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company, is pleased to announce its year-end 2022 results and provide various strategic, operational and financial updates. Westwater further announced an agreement with a global electric vehicle battery manufacturer and increased throughput, as well as significantly enhanced project economics for…
Read MoreDown to Earth: Alabama farmers sustain for future
The Kyser family is raising the fourth generation of agriculturalists on their farm in Hale County. From left are patriarch Bill, Laura, Townsend, Sam, Kelly, and Will Kyser. They raise cattle and catfish in Greensboro. Photo submitted David and Tucker Lee spend their days together on the family farm. Photo submitted Special to…
Read MoreAlabama’s red snapper season opens May 26
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) announces that Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private and state-licensed charter vessel anglers for red snapper harvest on Friday, May 26. The season will consist of four-day weekends, Friday through Monday, beginning Friday,…
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