Area News
New SRO vehicle with wrap revealed in front of Central Coosa schools
The Coosa County Sheriff’s Office and school system are pleased to reveal the new school resource officer truck. Pictured from left are Sheriff Michael Howell, School Resource Officer Lt. Bradgel Moon and Superintendent of Education David Stover Jr. Photo courtesy of Maressa Ware Coosa County SRO Lr. Bradgel Moon proudly stands by his new…
Read More2023 Alabama Beef Checkoff referendum to be voted on August 24
Special to the News The 2023 Alabama Beef Checkoff referendum will be voted on by Alabama cattle owners on Thursday, August 24. Alabama law requires a statewide vote of cattle owners every five years to continue the voluntary Alabama Beef Checkoff Program. All Alabama cattle owners can vote, and no age restrictions apply. Voting…
Read MoreRockford man injured in crash with deputy
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, has resulted in the injury of a Rockford man. Joshua B. Biernesser, 21, was injured when the 2013 Jeep Compass he was driving was struck by a 2021 Ford Police Utility vehicle driven by Logan M. Mitchell, 29, also of…
Read MoreAugust 7-13, 2023
Jail population as of August 13: 52 inmates Males: 47 Females: 5 ARRESTS On August 8, Deputy Shane Payton arrested Tristan Tylor Elmore, a resident of Deatsville, on the charge of Possession of a Dangerous Drug. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $5,000 bond. On August 8, Deputy Logan…
Read MoreOverview of guardianships, conservatorships
Summer of 2023 officially has 94 days. Fifty-eight of those days have passed; only forty-six are left. Summer will officially end on September 23. Have you recently heard anyone mention that it is hot? In Alabama, especially in August, it seems many conversations start with a comment about the hot weather. To date, this…
Read MoreRegistration for 2023 youth dove hunts opens August 21
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) provides several youth dove hunt opportunities throughout the state each fall. A simple hunting setup combined with a fun family-friendly atmosphere makes WFF’s youth dove hunts an ideal way to introduce young people to the…
Read MoreOfficers quit, Goodwater PD seeking to fill vacancies
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Goodwater Police Department is seeking to hire both full-time and part-time officers to fill vacancies within the department following recent resignations. Police Chief Johnny Potts confirmed that two police officers quit at Tuesday evening’s Goodwater Town Council meeting. He explained that they did it with a sealed envelope…
Read MoreRockford completes road paving projects
A portion of Nixburg Road from U.S. Highway 231 to Communication Drive is part of a paving project recently completed in Rockford. Photo by Christa Jennings A section of County Road 18 has received a fresh layer of asphalt as part of a paving project in Rockford. Photo submitted A rusty galvanized…
Read MoreCoosa County DHR social worker receives 2023 Alabama Spirit of Adult Protective Services Award
Brandon Perry, a social worker with Coosa County Department of Human Resources, is awarded the 2023 Alabama Spirit of Adult Protective Services Award. Photo submitted Special to the News The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) announced Monday that Brandon Perry, a social worker with Coosa County DHR, is the recipient of the 2023…
Read MoreStewartville woman arrested for chemical endangerment
Charity Lynn Hamilton By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Stewartville woman was arrested Wednesday on chemical endangerment charges relating to children, after having faced chemical endangerment charges previously. On August 8, the Coosa County Department of Human Resources reported to the Sheriff’s Office about a case involving the chemical endangerment of three…
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