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ALEA releases 2025 Labor Day holiday traffic, boating enforcement results
Special to the News Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol divisions dedicated the 2025 Labor Day weekend to enforcement and safety operations designed to keep Alabama’s roadways and waterways safe for citizens and visitors alike. Between 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, and midnight Monday, Sept. 1, ALEA…
Read MoreWhat happens in diners, stays in diners
The little boy was with his mom, sitting in a truckstop diner. The boy was bald, wearing a loose T-shirt. A large bandage showed from beneath his collar. Before the boy sat a massive meal. Bacon. Eggs. Huge glass of chocolate milk. Stack of pancakes bigger than a midsize SUV. “It feels so weird, my…
Read MoreWhat’s new in health care in Coosa County: House calls are back, bringing better access, improved outcomes
Special to the News By Heather Jarrett, chief clinical officer, Optum Home & Community Care Solutions In Coosa County, residents are now enjoying something reminiscent of older classic television shows, harkening back to simpler times. Remember the old Marcus Welby, MD TV show? The doctor, with a kind bedside manner, made house calls and was on a first-name basis…
Read MoreLauderdale takes Goodwater, White gets second term
Election results for Goodwater, Rockford By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two of Coosa County’s three municipalities held elections Tuesday, with Goodwater seeing changes in leadership and Rockford’s mayor being elected to a second term, based on unofficial results. The Town of Goodwater had 386 total ballots cast,…
Read MoreCommission approves new Transportation Plan, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a relatively short meeting this month, the County Commission saw discussion on some matters and approved six agenda items during a 30-minute meeting. The Commission unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026 County Transportation Plan presented by county engineer Tad Eason, which includes seven projects throughout the county.…
Read MoreLiteracy Everywhere! provides books for classroom libraries
Special to the News The Literacy Everywhere! grant, directed by Meg Masters, continues to support students’ literacy, both inside and outside of the classroom at both the elementary and high school. Students in Ms. Ware and Ms. Zachery’s first grade classes are pictured with the new books they received for their classroom libraries. At the…
Read MoreADPH announces first case of measles in Alabama since 2002; MMR vaccination is encouraged
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) was notified Monday that a child under 5 years of age living in North Alabama has been confirmed to have measles. The unvaccinated child contracted measles while traveling out of the United States. The child did not attend daycare or school, and entities…
Read MoreWaiting for takeoff
We were sitting on a plane. Awaiting takeoff. I am convinced that if you live wrongly, if you treat your fellow man poorly, if you are selfish, if you are not a good person, you will die and wake up in Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. You will be condemned to…
Read MoreSecretary of State Wes Allen: “Absentee ballot harvesting is not being tolerated in Alabama.”
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, is providing an election integrity update to Alabama voters following the recent arrests of four individuals charged with absentee ballot harvesting. “The Secretary of State’s Office remains vigilant in its pursuit of election integrity and the protection of your vote. We will continue to assist…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces conviction of former state employee for theft of more than $100,000 from Alabama Medicaid Agency
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday that a former employee of the Alabama Medicaid Agency has been convicted for the theft of more than $100,000 in public funds. Natalie Colette Lewis, 60, of Montgomery, pleaded guilty to aggravated theft of property before Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke Reid. Sentencing is…
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