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ALEA reports traffic fatalities, violations during seven-day Thanksgiving 2025 enforcement period
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has wrapped up its seven-day Thanksgiving 2025 holiday enforcement period, from Tuesday, Nov. 25, through Monday, Dec. 1, during which ALEA troopers investigated seven traffic deaths. Designed to ensure the safety of all motorists during one of the busiest travel periods of the season,…
Read MoreHoover man arrested on drug trafficking, contraband charges
Special to the News On Tuesday, December 9, the U.S. Marshals Service executed an ADOC arrest warrant on Marcus Jarrod Harvey for drug trafficking and second-degree conspiracy to promote prison contraband. After his arrest, ADOC narcotics agents executed a residential search warrant at 5848 Colony Lane in Hoover. The search resulted in the seizure…
Read MoreDecember 1-7, 2025
Jail population as of Dec. 7: 46 inmates Males: 39 Females: 7 ARRESTS On December 1, Deputy Parker arrested Katylyn Marie Kirk, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Public Intoxication. She was processed in the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On December 2, Deputy Moeser arrested Jerry Wade Mauney, a citizen…
Read MoreDennis the determined
They left him in a dumpster. They just didn’t want him. Simple as that. So they threw him away. Like garbage. He was six weeks old. They could have taken him anywhere. A church. An adoption center. They could’ve left him on a doorstep, for crying out loud. But they put him in the…
Read MoreCommunity Christmas events coming up
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer With the holiday season upon us, there is no shortage of Christmas events available for individuals and families to enjoy in Coosa County and surrounding areas. Tomorrow is the annual Kellyton Christmas Celebration, which is always held the first Saturday in December. This free event will be held from…
Read MoreCentral Coosa boys basketball starts season with 2-1 record
Special to the News Waylon Chapman-Allen and Lacorrian Thompson secured the first win for Central of Coosa County at home Monday. Central Coosa County lost to Winterboro last year, but they did not allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Cougars came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 80-68. Central…
Read MoreCelebrity sighting in Rockford
Actor Channing Tatum was spotted in Rockford last Saturday, November 29, enjoying a meal with his family at Triple R Cafe. A native of Cullman who has family in Wetumpka, Tatum visited the local restaurant while he was in the area visiting family. Waitress Jessie Ingram took the opportunity to get a photo with him.…
Read MoreFire Danger Advisory rescinded statewide
Special to the News As drought conditions across the state improve with recent beneficial rainfall, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is rescinding the Fire Danger Advisory for all Alabama counties, as of yesterday. The agency is constantly monitoring conditions and will continue to make recommendations regarding outdoor burning to ensure the safety of Alabama’s forestland…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces CHOOSE Act family applications for 2026-2027 school year
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that the CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) family application portal access date information is available on the program’s updated website, where Alabama families can prepare for the state’s education savings account (ESA) program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The website,…
Read MoreJoin ATF for a celebration on Pinhoti Trail December 10
Public invited to celebrate a Pinhoti Trail improvement project Special to the News The Alabama Trails Foundation invites the public to join with friends and fellow outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate the renovation of Jogloma-Scott Lake as a thru-hiker respite and day-explorer destination. Jogloma-Scott Lake is nestled in the Talladega National Forest at the foot of…
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