Area News
Inmate arrested for contraband
Delma Carlton Silmon Sr. By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County inmate has been arrested on an additional charge relating to contraband. On Monday, December 16, deputies Payton and Dawson conducted a cell search after detecting the odor of smoke. They found contraband in an inmate’s cell, ultimately leading to the…
Read MoreAlexander City man arrested for DUI
Antonio Roydregus Stone By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer An Alexander City man was arrested earlier this month when a deputy observed erratic driving behavior. On December 15, while Deputy Payton was on routine patrol, he saw a vehicle traveling west on County Road 50 with its headlights out and driving in the…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Katie Britt receives Salvation Army’s “Fight for Good” award
Special to the News On Wednesday U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) accepted the “Fight for Good” award from the Salvation Army. This award recognizes national leaders who champion legislation supporting the Salvation Army’s mission to help the most vulnerable among us in the United States. “I am honored to receive the ‘Fight for Good’…
Read More‘Tis the season to be good
The lunch lady noticed him, sitting in the corner. He always ate by himself in the cafeteria. He never interacted with the other students. There were holes in his shoes. The older woman approached his table. She knew her presence embarrassed him. She knew he didn’t want the attention. But hey, sometimes you just…
Read MoreDecember 9-15, 2024
Jail population as of December 15: 33 inmates Males: 28 Females: 5 ARRESTS On December 9, Deputy Moeser arrested Christopher Carlton Strawbridge, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Probation Violation. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On December 9, Deputy Dawson arrested Heather Amanda Poppell, a…
Read MoreAttorneys announce opening of new law firm, Jennings & Earley PLLC
Firm to represent voice of the people facing powerful corporations Jason Earley, left, and Chris Jennings announce the opening of Jennings & Earley PLLC., a new law firm with offices in Alabama and Arkansas. Special to the News Attorneys Chris Jennings and Jason Earley announce the opening of Jennings & Earley PLLC, a plaintiffs-oriented law firm founded with the mission of providing…
Read MoreHolidays sneaked up on us
My goodness, Christmas is just around the corner and the new year is fast approaching. I am normally very excited about the holidays that come at this time of year. However, this year for some reason it has been difficult for me to get in the holiday spirit. The holidays seemed to “just be…
Read MoreUnited Way seeks to spread Christmas joy
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Lake Martin Area United Way, which serves Coosa County, is seeking help from individuals and businesses to help make the holidays brighter and spread Christmas cheer this season. Lake Martin Area United Way has been contacted by eight families from across its service area who need extra…
Read MoreEducation in Training students teach money lesson to elementary students
Special to the News Education in Training Career Tech Education Lab student, Kelsey McLaughlin, and Coosa County Schools Career Coach Keslie Garrett presented to Central Elementary second graders about one of the biggest topics in the workforce, money. The presentation introduced the young students to the concept of wages by using various sizes, shapes and colors…
Read MoreCentral students get in the spirit of the season
SGA project leader Lillie Kimbrell; as well as fellow SGA members ZyNedria Edwards, Hannah Hyatt, Aniya Hoytt, and Katie Meeks; recently went to the school on the weekend to surprise everyone by filling the halls with holiday spirit. Students at Central High School were welcomed back from Thanksgiving break with the Christmas spirit and Christmas music…
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