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Four arrested on contraband charges near Fountain Correctional Facility
Special to the News On Wednesday, November 26, staff at Fountain Correctional Facility reported an attempt to introduce contraband at approximately 6:50 p.m. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) K-9 agents responded. An unidentified male had been observed throwing a package over the fence. The suspect was then observed getting into a gray car and leaving…
Read MoreTalladega man killed in wreck outside of Sylacauga
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. Sunday, November 30, has claimed the life of a Talladega man. Roy W. Tarwater Jr., 60, was fatally injured when the 1997 Toyota 4Runner he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Tarwater was not using a seat belt at the time of the…
Read MoreThree arrested on contraband charges near Ventress Correctional Facility
Special to the News On Monday, November 24, a trespasser was reported at Ventress Correctional Facility. Agents with K-9 and the Law Enforcement Services Division responded to the area. The suspected vehicle that dropped off the trespasser, a red Hyundai Tucson, was located on Highway 51 near William Mill Pond Road. The driver was identified…
Read MoreProtect and Serve: Dec. 5, 2025
November 24-30, 2025 Jail population as of Nov. 30: 43 inmates Males: 37 Females: 6 ARRESTS On November 24, Chief Hammond arrested Derirea Danielle Davis, a citizen of Eastaboga, on the charge of Probation Violation. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On November 28, Deputy Brown arrested Shane NMN Burns,…
Read MoreADOC contracts with Aramark to improve food services
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has contracted with Aramark Correctional Services to provide comprehensive food services and innovative programming across its 27 facilities statewide. The transition to Aramark services will begin in December and should be completed by March of 2026. The scope of services includes food purchasing, inventory management,…
Read MoreADOC K-9 arrest two on contraband charges at Ventress
Special to the News On Tuesday, November 18, staff at Ventress Correctional Facility reported a trespasser and possible contraband activity to ADOC K-9. Agents immediately responded and conducted an investigative stop on a white Nissan Altima at the Barbour/Bullock County line. The passenger, Larenzo Lydell Frazier, and the driver, Gregory George Nevels, were taken into…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools participates in Special Olympics
Special to the News We are excited that Coosa County Schools is once again participating in the Special Olympics, and a special thank you to Central Elementary School special education teacher Nia Herridge for coordinating all the details that went into providing our students with this opportunity, as well as sharing the following information and…
Read MoreYoung Equality woman killed in multi-vehicle crash in Hanover
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer A 2024 graduate of Central High School Coosa County and attendee at Rockford Church of God was killed in a wreck last Thursday. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the multi-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 10:41 a.m. Thursday, November 20, and claimed the life of 19-year-old Kaylee Ann…
Read MoreDixie Echoes to sing at Equality Methodist Dec. 7
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Equality Methodist Church welcomes the Dixie Echoes quartet, one of America’s pioneer gospel groups, for a special singing at the church from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, December 7. The church invites everyone to join in celebrating the Christmas season and to kick off the holidays with a gospel,…
Read MoreBOE approves handful of items
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The Board of Education approved a handful of action items on its agenda during another relatively short meeting for October. In certified recommendations, with a letter of recommendation from Kara Forbus, Central Elementary School principal, the Board approved hiring Jonathan Brody Hyatt as an elementary teacher for the 2025-2026…
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