Area News
Local farmers recognized during Alabama Farmers Federation annual meeting
The Coosa County Farmers Federation (CCFF) received an Award of Excellence during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 103rd annual meeting December 9 in Montgomery. This honor recognizes counties for top-tier programs, community work and agricultural advocacy during 2024. From left are Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan and CCFF President Jerry Fielding. Photo submitted
Read MoreAlabama Farmers Federation elects Board of Directors
Dale County’s Chris Carroll was elected Southeast Area vice president. In his new role, poultry, cattle and row crop producer Carroll will cover Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Coffee, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Elmore, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lee, Macon, Pike, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties. Jimmy Parnell of Chilton County was unanimously elected to his seventh term…
Read MoreBBB warns shoppers about holiday delivery scams, package theft: Stay protected while shopping online
Special to the News The holiday season brings an increase in online shopping and package deliveries, creating opportunities for scammers and package thieves to target busy consumers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Central and South Alabama urges shoppers to stay alert to delivery scams and take precautions to prevent package theft, commonly…
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When I was a kid, our Christmases were so small you could have held them in the back of a van. It wasn’t that we were poor insomuch as my dad was a notorious cheapskate. Mama said if he ever died he would walk toward the light merely so he could turn it off.…
Read MoreDecember 2-8, 2024
Jail population as of Dec. 8: 35 inmates Males: 28 Females: 7 ARRESTS On December 2, Chief Hammond arrested Jordan Shalynn Murphy, a citizen of Tallassee, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On December 3, Investigator Ward arrested…
Read MorePhenix City man killed in Montgomery crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Friday, December 6, has claimed the life of a Phenix City man. Antonio Ivarra, 39, was fatally injured when the 2007 Scion TC he was driving collided head-on with the 2021 Honda Pilot driven by a 16-year-old juvenile from Montgomery. Ivarra…
Read MoreTwo killed, nine injured in Lee County crash
Special to the News A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:38 a.m. Monday, December 9, has claimed two lives and injured nine other individuals. Corbin H. Hamby, 49, of Salem, was fatally injured when the 2022 Ford E-450 transport van he was a passenger in collided head-on with the 2004 Ford F-150 pickup…
Read MoreBBB warns holiday shoppers of the “gift card draining” scam
Special to the News Gift cards are a popular choice for holiday gift giving, offering convenience and flexibility. However, they have also become a prime target for scammers, leading to what is known as the “gift card draining” scam. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Central and South Alabama is urging holiday shoppers to…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools awarded College, Career Readiness grant
Santa has come early this year for Coosa County Schools, with a bit of help from his elves at Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE). Career Tech Education Director Hester Hamby was recently notified that $65,000 in grant funds was awarded to the school system to be used for the purposes of closing the gap…
Read MoreALEA announces Lifesaving Awards, certificates of Commendation
ALEA trooper reunited with man he saved during ceremony held Dec. 10 Special to the News In a heartfelt ceremony, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) gathered to honor the courageous actions of six employees during a Lifesaving Awards event held on Tuesday, December 10. This uplifting occasion celebrated the dedication and…
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