Area News

Christopher Shane Murray   Amanda Kaylan Lynn   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A man and woman were arrested late last month for marijuana, with the man facing additional charges, following a vehicle pursuit. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on December 20, Deputy Dawson responded to a call on Alabama Highway 9…

Timothy John Bolan   Michelle Lynn Nelson   Robert Lee Atkinson II   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A burglary call resulted in three arrests, each facing four charges, including individuals from Coosa County and one from Tallapoosa County. On December 26, Deputy Payton responded to a call in the Kellyton area for…

Brian Shawn Duke   Brantley Shawn Duke   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Two men of the Marble Valley community in northwest Coosa County were arrested last Monday on assault charges following a report in the same community. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on January 13, the Sheriff’s Office received a call…

Robert Allen Hannon   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a Titus man on meth-related charges late last month. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that while on routine patrol on December 30, Deputy Payton saw a vehicle traveling on the highway with its headlights out.…

Jeffery Brian Asire Jr.   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A domestic disturbance last week resulted in the arrest of a Tallassee man on a shooting-related charge. On January 12, Deputy Dawson responded to a call of a domestic disturbance with shots fired. Upon his arrival, Dawson began an investigation with all of…

    Newspapers have a smell. If you’re lucky enough to find a physical newspaper in our digital world, you’ll notice the smell first. Fresh newsprint paper. SoySeal ink. Still warm. It’s a unique scent. I grew up throwing newspapers. Not on a bicycle. My mother and I threw newspapers, riding in her beat up…