Area News
Alabama Trails Foundation announces new bridge to enhance hiking experience at Jogloma-Scott Lake in Talladega National Forest
Special to the News The Alabama Trails Foundation (ATF) has begun work at Jogloma-Scott Lake, located near the Porter’s Gap Trailhead in eastern Alabama’s Talladega National Forest. A bridge, pier and other improvements to the location will enhance the safety and overall experience for hikers exploring this popular natural area along…
Read MoreAugust 11-17, 2025
Jail population as of August 17: 53 inmates Males: 41 Females: 12 ARRESTS On August 12, Deputy Moeser arrested Monica Nicole Mobley, a citizen of Wetumpka, on the charge of Theft of Property 3rd Degree. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $7,500 bond. On August 12, Deputy Moeser arrested…
Read MoreJonathan Livingston Birdy
The little seagull built her nest beneath the train tracks. She was huddled over her squeaking chicks. Her nest was only inches from the steel rails. Two railway track maintainers stood at a distance watching her. Their neon vests, reflecting in the early morning light. Their hard hats pushed upward on…
Read MoreOld home ec. building razed with controlled burn
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Rockford’s old home economics building located near the corner of Nixburg Road and Communication Drive was razed by a controlled burn Monday evening, with Hanover and Rockford volunteer fire departments overseeing the fire. The Town of Rockford notified residents that evening via social media that roads in the area…
Read MoreGoodwater’s mayoral candidates speak up during interviews
Special to the News News from Goodwater With municipal elections less than two weeks away and town residents preparing to go to the polls on August 26, we presented an opportunity for Goodwater’s four mayoral candidates to participate in interviews. The candidates took the opportunity to share information about themselves, their candidacy and why they…
Read MoreGoodwater VFD to have satellite station in Mt. Olive
Special to the News Goodwater Fire Chief Elmore Unbehant is pleased to announce a partnership between the Goodwater Volunteer Fire Department and the Coosa County Commission. Tuesday afternoon a groundbreaking ceremony was held, and Unbehant said construction had already begun on a satellite fire station being built at the intersection of County roads 49 and…
Read MoreSylacauga man dies in Rockford area crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3 p.m. Monday, August 11, has claimed the life of a Sylacauga man. James E. Carter Jr., 76, was fatally injured when the 2014 Nissan Versa he was driving left the roadway and struck an embankment. Carter was not using a seat belt at…
Read MoreCentral students win district Conservation contest
Special to the News Congratulations to Grayson Kelly and Jacob Stevens who won at the district level for the annual Soil and Water Conservation poster contest. This past spring our students created posters for the Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation annual contest. This year’s theme was “Home is Where the Habitat Is.” The posters of our…
Read MoreWestwater advances construction at Kellyton Graphite Plant, progresses debt financing
Special to the News Yesterday Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and critical minerals company focused on developing battery-grade natural graphite, announced business results for the second quarter ended June 30. “Westwater continues to make steady progress on all fronts – from construction at Kellyton to advancing multiple financing pathways,” said Terence Cryan, executive chair of Westwater Resources.…
Read MoreTalladega woman dies in Clay County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:37 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, has claimed the life of a Talladega woman. Amanda H. Williams, 42, was critically injured when the 2008 Honda CRV she was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Williams was not using a seat belt at the…
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