Area News
Woman, man arrested for burglary, theft
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Lineville woman and Kellyton man were arrested Tuesday on burglary- and theft-related charges from the Nixburg area. On Tuesday, February 17, the Sheriff’s Office received a call for a burglary in progress on County Road 61. The caller reported seeing the individuals on his phone, which was…
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Jail population as of Feb. 15: 40 inmates Males: 34 Females: 6 ARRESTS On February 9, Chief Hammond arrested Dana Michelle Broom, a citizen of Enterprise, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court X 2. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On February 9, Chief Hammond arrested…
Read MoreRevenue stream needs economic development, growth
As you know, we lost our District 4 Commissioner Ronnie Joiner. Ronnie was a patriot who loved this county and our citizens. He worked hard not only for his district, but the entire county. I appreciate the County Commission closing the courthouse to allow our employees to attend the funeral. Ronnie often passed through…
Read MoreDrone sighting leads to ADOC K-9 arrest near Ventress Correctional Facility
Special to the News On Sunday, February 15, the ADOC K-9 team assigned to Ventress Correctional Facility was notified about a drone sighting on state property. Officers located a suspect in the area, and investigation revealed that he was the drone pilot. Investigation also revealed another suspect, Landon Shane Ezell, in the area. ADOC…
Read MoreADOC K-9 makes contraband arrest at Staton Correctional Facility
Special to the News On Saturday, February 14, the ADOC K-9 team assigned to Staton Correctional Facility arrested suspects Tyrone Davis and Kelvin Gibbons on charges of trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking synthetic cannabinoids, possession of marijuana, and second-degree attempting to promote prison contraband. A backpack was discovered in their possession containing the following items: Approximately…
Read MoreCommissioner Joiner remembered, honored
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer District 4 County Commissioner and veteran Ronnie Joiner was remembered and honored for his years of service during his funeral last Friday, February 6. Joiner passed away Monday, February 2, with visitation and funeral held last Friday at Pleasant Hill Church outside of Rockford. In light of his passing,…
Read MoreKellyton hears from SOS Missions, discusses licensing
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Following a community meeting that showed strong opposition to a proposed rock quarry operating near Kellyton, the Kellyton Town Council held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday. With Mayor Johnny Sharpe absent because of illness, Mayor Pro Tempore Missy Kohls oversaw the meeting, with all Council members present. The…
Read MoreWeogufka fire engine totaled in wreck
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Weogufka Volunteer Fire Department has suffered a significant loss with its fire engine being totaled in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday. Volunteer firefighter Sam Higginbotham was the driver and only occupant of the vehicle when he wrecked on County Road 41 near Palmer Road while responding to a call. Higginbotham…
Read MoreCentral SGA member on quest to interview gubernatorial candidates
Special to the News Central High School Student Government Association member Christopher Prowell is on a quest to interview Alabama’s pool of gubernatorial candidates. Prowell has contacted 10 candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as the independent candidate who granted him his first interview below. The following is the article Prowell…
Read MoreCongratulations to Central boys basketball for winning 2A Area 8 Tournament Champions
Special to the News The Cougars won the Semi-Final round against Horseshoe Bend last Friday, with a score of 77-34, and then progressed to the Finals Monday versus Ranburne. Central of Coosa County won the last time they faced Ranburne, and things went their way on Monday, too. The Cougars breezed past the Bulldogs to the tune…
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