Area News
March 10-16, 2025
Jail population as of March 16: 38 inmates Males: 33 Females: 5 Arrests On March 11, Deputy Payton arrested Allen Albert Golden, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charges of Domestic Violence 3rd, Possession of a Still, and 4 counts of Failure to Appear/Comply/Pay. He was booked into the Coosa County Jail…
Read MoreWojciechowski Cougar Crossing opens at Birmingham Zoo with arrival of two bobcats; zoo needs help naming cougar cub
The Birmingham Zoo is seeking the public’s help in naming the orphaned female cougar cub who is a new resident at the zoo. Bobcats Baxter and Boomer have made the Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing their new home. Special to the News As the Birmingham Zoo begins celebrating its 70th year, Tuesday marked a…
Read MoreJoint law enforcement operation targets offenders with state, federal warrants
Darius Briscoe Taliyah Oliver Tylexus Shorter Jerald Massey Special to the News On Tuesday, March 18, the Alabama Department of Corrections led a coordinated law enforcement operation in Lee County, aimed at apprehending individuals with state and federal warrants. ADOC joined forces with the following agencies for this operation:…
Read MoreGood Grove Missionary Baptist Church tours J.D. Thompson Alumni Association Museum
Good Grove Church members and alumni members. Photo submitted Good Grove members looking at old photos. Photo submitted Ruby Wright and Pastor Bobby Montgomery. Photo submitted Young Good Grove Church member standing near historical exhibit. Photo submitted Special to the News Submitted by Mamie Ellis On Sunday, February 23,…
Read MoreCentral students attend FCCLA State Leadership Conference
Special to the News Family and Consumer Science teacher Mrs. Worley recently took eight of her students to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference in Montgomery. The students competed in various events to showcase their projects. Ruby Burks competed in Sports Nutrition and won a silver medal. Elizabeth Clark and Elizabeth Moore competed in Interior Design and won silver medals. Tatum…
Read More2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest winners announced
Rockford photo takes third place in a category Jennifer Lynn Grainger took First Place in the Alabama State Parks Category of the 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest with this photo of Cheaha State Park. This photo of mushrooms in Rockford, taken by Caroline Reese Thornton, won third place in the Shoots and…
Read MoreSafety rules for “Think Smart Before You Start” spring break 2025
Focus on safe travel, responsible decisions, beach safety Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is kicking off its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break” campaign, a statewide initiative aimed at promoting safety and smart decision-making for all citizens during the popular spring break season. This proactive campaign…
Read MoreMarch 3-9, 2025
Jail population as of March 9: 41 inmates Males: 35 Females: 6 Arrests On March 3, Deputy Payton arrested Jaquavalon Dwight Lamar Gilder, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge(s) of Simple Assault-Family. He was booked into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On March 4, Deputy Dawson arrested Dalton Ryan…
Read MoreNew lodge coming to Cheaha State Park
Renderings courtesy of Chambless King Architects Special to the News The State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is currently working on one of its most anticipated projects in years, a new lodge at Cheaha State Park atop Cheaha Mountain in Delta. “We are very excited to announce the…
Read MoreAG Marshall: Three men indicted, charged in Lee County under Criminal Enterprise Act
Special to the News Yesterday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of three men in Lee County for discharging a weapon into an occupied building or vehicle, with enhanced charges under Alabama’s Criminal Enterprise Act. Jamaroun Dayshun Satterwhite, Demarious Ross and Timothy Bell each face four felony counts stemming from their alleged…
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