Area News
Traffic stop leads to arrest for marijuana
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of an Anniston man on a marijuana possession charge late last month. On December 30, Deputy Kelley was on patrol on U.S. Highway 280 when he observed a vehicle with a traffic violation. Kelley initiated a traffic stop, and as the…
Read MorePrayer House children’s Christmas gift project “an amazing success”
Special to the News Two retired Coosa County school teachers and Parents as Teachers home educators Jo Ann Shealey and Sheryl Borden made their hearts’ desire a reality as they partnered with the Prayer House and those who were willing to share their dream of providing 25 children with clothing, shoes, toys, and teaching/learning games…
Read MoreNicole Jones Wadsworth qualifies for lieutenant governor on first day of Republican qualifying
Special to the News Nicole Jones Wadsworth officially qualified Monday morning at the Alabama Republican Party headquarters in Hoover as a candidate for lieutenant governor, filing on the first day of qualifying, January 5. Businessperson Nicole Jones Wadsworth said from day one, her campaign has been focused on a policy-oriented, results-driven agenda to…
Read MoreDec. 29, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026
Jail population as of Jan. 4: 41 inmates Males: 32 Females: 9 ARRESTS On December 29, Deputy Kelley arrested Christopher Michael Palmer, a citizen of Weogufka, on the charge of Domestic Violence 3rd. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On December 30, Sgt. Ward arrested Robert Lee…
Read MoreThe marriage crisis
Marriages are down 60 percent since the ‘70s. Divorce rates are soaring. And the “New York Times” reported that more 40-year-olds are choosing to live alone than ever before. Another recent survey of U.S. high-schoolers showed that the percentage of twelfth graders who have ever dated has fallen 85 percent since the ‘80s. It…
Read MoreBartram exhibit starts tour of Alabama State Parks
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources As one of the first people to experience Alabama’s incredible diversity of landscapes and wildlife, 18th century explorer William Bartram traversed much of central and south Alabama during a three-year period of exploration from 1775-1778. He extensively documented the…
Read MoreQualifying begins Monday for 2026 elections
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The 2026 election cycle is already getting underway, with qualifying to begin Monday and the primary election just four months away. The state executive committees for both the Alabama Democratic and Republican parties established and announced their candidate qualifying dates. Both will begin on Monday, January 5, with the…
Read MoreGenerosity leads to highly successful Shop with the Sheriff
Special to the News Submitted by Jennifer Tindall During the month of December, the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office continued its annual tradition of Shop with the Sheriff. This event was started in order to help Coosa County children and their families during Christmas. During the months of November and December, Coosa County families can…
Read MoreCentral High School, CHS PTO collaborate on Angel Tree program
Special to the News Once again this year, Central High School PTO under the direction of Maressa Ware, and Central High School counselor Misty Wade, collaborated on an Angel Tree for Central High School students. Principal Lee and counselor Wade helped Mrs. Ware identify students who may be in need of a little holiday…
Read MoreCentral Elementary presented Christmas program for family, friends
Special to the News Family and friends of Central Elementary School Coosa County were invited to the Central Elementary School Christmas program directed by Mr. Daryl Ingram before students were released for Christmas break. Kindergarten through fifth grade classes each presented Christmas jingles. The kindergarten classes sang “S-A-N-T-A” and “He’ll be Coming Down the…
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