Area News
Prattville woman killed in Chilton County crash
Special to the News A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, has claimed the life of a Prattville woman. Lindsey R. Lugen, 20, was fatally injured when the 2013 Hyundai Sonata she was driving struck the rear end of the 1985 Chevrolet Corvette driven by Shelby T. Jones,…
Read MoreA funeral at Shiloh
There were ghosts everywhere. That’s what I kept thinking, while standing on Shiloh battlefield. Ghosts. You could feel them. You could almost hear their fraternal laughter. You could smell their gunpowder. A ghost is merely a soul who doesn’t want to be forgotten. Beneath our feet, at Shiloh National Military Park, beneath 163…
Read MoreSmith Lake boat crash results in fatalities
Special to the News A two-vessel crash that occurred at approximately 7:03 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, has claimed the life of an Altoona man. Joey M. Broom, 58, was fatally injured when the Center Console vessel he was onboard was struck by a Nitro Bass Boat. Broom was pronounced deceased at the…
Read MoreApril 7-13, 2025
Jail population as of April 13: 36 inmates Males: 30 Females: 6 ARRESTS On April 7, Inv. Middlebrooks arrested Clifford Bernard Ellis, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Failure to Appear/Comply/Pay. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On April 8, Deputy Payton arrested…
Read MoreCHS, CES students enjoy school day softball, baseball games
Special to the News There were two beautiful days at the ball fields as the Central High School students and Central Elementary School students had the opportunity to enjoy a Central softball game and Central baseball game respectively. Students also had the opportunity to enjoy food from the Cougar Cafe thanks to the hard…
Read MoreVeterans present gift to Weogufka Neighborhood Watch
Mike Holmes with American Legion Post 45 makes a special presentation to the Weogufka Neighborhood Watch. Pictured from left are Mary Alyce Bennett, Holmes, Joey Moore, and Sonny Braden. Photo submitted Special to the News Mike Holmes from the American Legion Post 45 presented a beautiful gift to the Weogufka Neighborhood…
Read MoreA walk with my dog
I am walking my blind dog in a public park. We are on one of those community tracks. People exercise everywhere. Joggers. Walkers. Cyclists. One woman is power walking, wearing earbuds, having a violently animated phone conversation with an invisible person. My dog, Marigold, and I have been walking a lot lately. It’s…
Read MoreADOC makes two arrests at Elmore Correctional Facility following report of trespassing
Special to the News On Monday, April 7, the Alabama Department of Corrections K-9 Team at Staton Correctional Facility was notified about three trespassers on state property at nearby Elmore Correctional Facility in Elmore. The team responded with the assistance of Elmore County Sheriff’s deputies. Three suspicious vehicles were discovered and searched, and…
Read MoreALEA responds to suspicious letters delivered to Alabama State House
Special to the News On Wednesday, April 9, at approximately 9:14 a.m., special agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation responded to the Alabama State House in Montgomery in response to suspicious letters which were addressed to members of the Alabama House of Representatives. Each individual letter included…
Read MoreShellfish growing waters closed
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County. Areas I, II and VII are closed. This includes Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Heron Bay, Dauphin Island Bay, and Grand Bay. The order by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris closed harvesting April 7. The order was…
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