Area News
Sylacauga man dies in ATV crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle, or ATV, that occurred at approximately 2 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, has claimed the life of a Sylacauga man. Willie F. Martin, 55, was fatally injured when the 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV he was operating struck a deer, left the roadway and overturned. Martin was…
Read MoreSept. 22-28, 2025
Jail population as of Sept. 28: 42 inmates Males: 34 Females: 8 ARRESTS On September 22, Deputy Payton arrested Darius Marteiz Dixon, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Criminal Trespassing 3rd Degree. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On September 23, Deputy Payton arrested D’Angelo Evans…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to contraband arrests
Special to the News On Saturday, Sept. 27, ADOC K-9 made a traffic stop near Fountain Correctional Facility. Upon approaching the vehicle, the agent noticed a strong odor of marijuana. A vehicle search led to the discovery of a T-shirt launcher and a large amount of contraband narcotics and cell phones. Contraband seized included:…
Read MoreTeen cyclist killed in Millbrook crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash involving a bicyclist that occurred at approximately 8:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, has claimed the life of a 15-year-old juvenile. The 15-year-old was fatally injured when the bicycle the youth was operating was struck by the 2012 Honda Fit driven by Melanie A. Morrow, 63, of Millbrook. The teen…
Read MoreBOE approves 2026 budget, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a called meeting September 11, the Board of Education held its second and final budget hearing, with Board members approving the budget as presented by Chief School Financial Officer Amy Davis. The ending fund balance presented at the first budget hearing was $4,350,853.38. However, the adjusted…
Read MoreSeniors should beware Medicare card scam
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County resident recently received a call that she recognized as a scam, and she wants other senior citizens to also be mindful of such potential scams so that they do not become victims. The local citizen, who wishes to remain anonymous, stated that she…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools announces 2025 Homecoming representatives
Special to the News Every year Coosa County Schools Homecoming photo shoot takes place at a historic site in Coosa County. This year’s Homecoming photo shoot took place at the Old Rock Jail in the county seat of Rockford. The Old Rock Jail is on the National Register of Historic Places as the oldest…
Read MoreConservation in Coosa County to be held Oct. 9
Special to the News In 1960, the Coosa County Soil Conservation District was established to provide conservation information and education activities to citizens and landowners of Coosa County. These services would not be possible without coordination with many partner agencies over our 65-year history. In recognition of these partnerships, we invite you to join us…
Read MoreRibbon cutting for Pinhoti trailhead on historic Flagg Mountain
Special to the News The Alabama Trails Foundation and the Alabama Forestry Commission are excited to announce a special dedication ceremony to recognize Flagg Mountain’s Observation Tower as the terminus of the Pinhoti Trail and to celebrate a project bringing reliable water to the mountain. The event is scheduled for October…
Read MoreWetumpka man killed in Elmore County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:48 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, has claimed the life of a Wetumpka man. Matthew C. Palmgren, 54, was fatally injured when the 2015 Ford F-250 pickup that he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Palmgren was not using a seat belt…
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