Area News
Madison woman killed in Clay County crash near Sylacauga
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. Sunday, July 27, has claimed the life of a Madison woman. Zamaria T. Whetstone, 24, was fatally injured when the 2015 Hyundai Sonata she was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Whetstone was pronounced deceased at the scene.…
Read MoreCoosa County recognized for Safety Month practices
Special to the News Employees and officials in Coosa County have again received statewide recognition for their special efforts to improve safety and reduce accidents in the workplace. During National Safety Month, county officials and employees engaged county departments by conducting weekly safety-related activities, including programs to encourage seatbelt use, machine guard…
Read MoreUnited Way Day of Action a huge success
Special to the News More than 30 parents, students, staff, and community members, including employees of SL America and Alabama One, came out to Central High School last Friday to volunteer their time getting the high school ready for the new school year thanks to the Lake Martin Area United Way sponsored event. Volunteers worked on the landscaping, general…
Read MoreWhat’s growing in your garden?
Special to the News Local residents are enjoying fresh squash, peas, beans, okra, tomatoes, corn, and other home-grown vegetables, thanks to the RC&D Plus Partners Outreach workshop held earlier this year on March 27. The workshop was held at the J. D. Thompson Alumni Association building located in the Cottage Grove community. The Coosa…
Read MoreALEA SBI launches homicide investigation in Alexander City
Special to the News On Saturday, July 19, at approximately 11:15 a.m., special agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched a homicide investigation at the request of the Alexander City Police Department. ALEA special agents responded to the 4000 block of Washington Street in Alexander…
Read MoreExtra precautions are needed to prevent heat illnesses
Special to the News With heat indices in the triple digits such as those currently being experienced, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures. The incidence of these illnesses rises expectedly during…
Read MoreA little bit of sole
It was a big park. A big city. The man was sitting on the sidewalk. Directly on the ground. And he was barefoot. His feet were scraped and bloody. He was picking at the sole of his foot. Maybe he was trying to remove a splinter? A shard of glass? His…
Read MoreJuly 14-20, 2025
Jail population as of July 20: 51 inmates Males: 40 Females: 11 ARRESTS On July 14, Deputy Moeser arrested Minkah Juma Jordan, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $781 cash bond. On July 14, Deputy Payton arrested…
Read MoreADSFR continues to be trout, red snapper rodeo
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Good news was abundant at the 92nd annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR), certified as the largest saltwater fishing tournament in the world. With a low-pressure system threatening to make for a bumpy weekend, the skies around Dauphin Island and…
Read MoreThe stately stone buildings of Rockford: Part 1
History speaks from the stone buildings that symbolize Rockford, leading many questions as to how Rockford became known as such. A ride from either direction into the main intersection reveals a pretty good answer to the name of “Rockford,” for rocks are visible in the architecture of existing buildings, rock walls that line…
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