Area News
Sylacauga pedestrian killed in crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 4:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, has claimed the life of a Sylacauga woman. Lakeita D. Fulks, 41, was fatally injured when she was struck by the 2012 Chrysler 200, driven by Shamea L. Pearson, 24, of Goodwater. After the initial…
Read MoreCentral Coosa Schools announces 2026 Homecoming representatives
Special to the News This year’s Homecoming photo shoot took place at the beautiful iron staircase of the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford, as well as the beautiful home and gardens of the Sammons next door. Thank you to Rockford Mayor Scott White for helping to coordinate our photo shoot in the Town of Rockford. Pictured from…
Read MoreKellyton man arrested on 10 charges after fleeing police
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A traffic stop led to a foot pursuit, which ultimately resulted in a Kellyton man facing 10 charges once law enforcement officers found him in Goodwater. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on August 18, Deputy Brown was patrolling in the Goodwater community when he observed a vehicle…
Read MoreWreck leads to arrest of illegal immigrant from Hanceville
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A vehicle crash ultimately led to the arrest of a Hanceville man who has been residing in the country illegally, according to reports from the Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, Deputy Payton responded to a vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 280. Prior to that he had received a call…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes arrests for warrants
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office recently made arrests in two unrelated cases stemming from outstanding warrants. On August 18, Deputy Brown met Childersburg Police Department to pick up an individual with outstanding warrants in Coosa County. He arrested 37-year-old Shameek Devon Marshall of Selma on two failure-to-appear warrants for third-degree…
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Seven Goodwater residents arrested in narcotics bust By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Reporter Seven Goodwater residents ranging in age from 21 to 62 were arrested Tuesday on multiple drug-related charges following an investigation, with warrants signed for an eighth individual and a child being removed from the environment. On Tuesday, September 15, Sgt.…
Read More2026 Central Coosa Homecoming Court
Not pictured: Eighth grade male representative Lee Bell and sixth grade representative Angelle Dubose.
Read MoreLearning to spell Morgan Love
My friend Morgan is still on hospice care. I spent several days at her bedside. I played guitar for her, sitting on a chair beside her. Sometimes we held hands and just looked at each other. Talking about olden times. Like the day we first met, some years ago. I was younger. So was…
Read MoreSeptember 7-13, 2026
Jail population as of Sept. 13: 37 inmates Males: 31 Females: 6 ARRESTS On September 8, Deputy Hubbard arrested Lauren Gabriella Faust, a citizen of Rockford, on the charges of Assault 3rd Degree and Resisting Arrest. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $4,000 bond. On September 9, Deputy Kelley arrested…
Read MoreHummingbird migration: Tiny birds making a big journey
By Emma Greene Alabama Extension News In late September and early October, hummingbirds are expected to migrate through Alabama. Allyson Shabel, an Alabama Extension urban home horticulture regional agent at Alabama A&M University, offers tips for helping hummingbirds during their migration season. About Hummingbird Migration Hummingbirds, like many birds, are a migratory species.…
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