Area News
Rockford swears in mayor, Council members
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The Town of Rockford joined other municipalities across the state of Alabama in holding its organizational meeting and swearing-in of officials and town representatives Monday. Judge of Probate Richard Dean…
Read MoreGoodwater pumpkin winners announced
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The Goodwater Youth Development Center demonstrated the fall spirit by hosting a pumpkin decorating contest. All businesses in Goodwater were invited to participate in the pumpkin contest and were encouraged to decorate their pumpkins in creative fun or spooky ways. Pumpkins were judged for creativity, effort and theme. First,…
Read MoreCHS students tour new Two Rivers mill to celebrate Alabama Woods to Goods Week
Central ag students visit Two Rivers Lumber Company Special to the News Ten students from Central High School Coosa County got an inside look at the new Two Rivers Lumber mill currently under construction in Kellyton. The mill tour on October 16 was conducted as part of Alabama Woods to Goods Week activities. The 10…
Read MoreBOE approves personnel matters
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer During a relatively short meeting in September, the Board of Education approved a handful of personnel and other matters. However, names of individuals involved in personnel matters on the agenda are not made publicly available until the meeting minutes are approved at the next Board meeting. At its September…
Read MoreTalladega man killed in Goodwater wreck
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, has claimed the life of a Talladega man. Jeffery D. McKinney Jr., 32, was fatally injured when the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. McKinney was not using a seat belt at…
Read MoreNovember SNAP benefits suspended
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received specific guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) the evening of Friday, October 24, regarding the suspension of SNAP benefits and procedures for the month of November because of the federal government shutdown. Recipients will be able to use benefits issued to their…
Read MoreWestwater Resources progress permitting process for mine development at Coosa Deposit
Coosa Graphite mine to provide long-term feedstock for nearby Kellyton processing plant Special to the News On Monday Westwater Resources Inc. provided an update on the permitting process for mine development at the Coosa Graphite Deposit in Coosa County. “We’re advancing the Coosa Deposit in what is arguably the best permitting environment for critical minerals in…
Read MoreProtect & Serve: October 20-26, 2025
Jail population as of Oct. 26: 42 inmates Males: 32 Females: 10 ARRESTS On October 21, Deputy Kelley arrested Marshall Lee Herring, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $533 cash bond. On October 22, Deputy Brown arrested Justin…
Read MoreOctober Commission meeting audio
County Commission October 14 meeting: October 17 reconvened meeting, part 1: October 17 reconvened meeting, part 2: To read the articles covering this meeting, click here for the October 24 article and here for the October 31 article.
Read MoreCommission approves invoice to Forever Wild Land Trust, more
By Christa Jennings Senior staff reporter During this month’s meeting, the County Commission unanimously approved eight action agenda items for standard business and more. Among those items, the Commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding and invoice between the County Commission and the Forever Wild Land Trust. That was for an annual payment of funds to…
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