Area News
25 years later: We remember
Last Friday marked the 25th anniversary of the wicked, immoral attacks on America on September 11, 2001. Very appropriately, remembrance ceremonies were held around the country. However, and appropriately, the major ceremonies were held in New York, New York; Shanksville, Pennsylvania; and at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. At these locations on September 11,…
Read MoreRabies is serious; precautions are advised
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health is promoting rabies awareness following a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on a national increase in rabies exposures and the appropriate use of rabies biologics after potential exposures. Like many states, Alabama has seen more rabies cases involving domestic animals, including dogs…
Read MoreBoE approves personnel, coaching matters
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its August 27 meeting, the Board of Education primarily took action on personnel- and coaching-related matters on the agenda. With Board members Sharon Coffman and Jenny Kimbrell absent, the Board unanimously approved a resignation, recommendations, a voluntary transfer, coaching supplements, coach recommendations, and more. The Board approved…
Read MoreRockford taking orders of banners in time for Veteran’s Day
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With the fall season approaching, the Town of Rockford is taking orders for veteran banners ahead of the Veteran’s Day celebration. The town will be placing another order of veteran banners to be delivered in time for the town’s annual Veteran’s Day luncheon in November. The order…
Read MoreCongratulations to award-winning horse racer, Addison Self
Special to the News Central High School ninth grader Addison Self recently entered her first horse race competition after training for years. We are very proud of Addison, who placed eighth in her first competition, the 39th annual Alabama Open Horseman’s Association State Championship Horse Show at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Addison competed against…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen announces start of absentee voting in Alabama
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, is reminding Alabama voters that absentee voting for the November 3 general election began Tuesday, September 9. County absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, October 27. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, October…
Read MoreCES young scientists enjoying time in science lab
Special to the News Mr. Walker’s fifth grade students at Central Elementary School have been studying ecosystems. They have learned about food webs, food chains, predators, prey, and raptors. They learned that owls eat small mammals like moles, voles, shrews, and mice, as well as other small birds. Since the owls cannot digest the bones and…
Read MoreALEA wraps up Labor Day safety enforcement: Most important drive is still the one home
ALEA troopers investigate six traffic fatalities, zero fatalities on water Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) concluded its Labor Day safety enforcement period Monday, September 7, following four days of increased patrols and safety efforts across Alabama’s roadways and waterways. From Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7, ALEA troopers…
Read MoreADOC arrests three on contraband charges near Donaldson
Special to the News Last Thursday, September 3, Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) narcotics agents and K-9 handlers arrested three individuals following a traffic stop while patrolling the area surrounding Donaldson Correctional Facility. Agents conducted a probable-cause traffic stop, K-9 alerted, and the vehicle was searched. A taped package was…
Read MoreAug. 31 – Sept. 6, 2026
Jail population as of Sept. 6: 31 inmates Males: 25 Females: 6 ARRESTS On September 1, Deputy Kelley arrested Kendarius Lashun Hale, of Sylacauga, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $400 cash bond. On September 2, Deputy Payton arrested Michael…
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