Area News

  CES Beginner Band     CHS Concert Band   Special to the News   Family and friends were treated to an array of holiday favorites as the Central Beginner Band and Concert Band, under the direction of Darryl Ingram, presented their Christmas Concert. The elementary school Beginner Band opened the concert with “Up On the House Top,” followed by “Jingle Bells.” Everyone was so…

Matthew Jackson Childress   Crystal Marie Harrelson   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Coosa County man and woman, both residing near the Stewartville community, were arrested Tuesday in relation to an investigation that began in October. On October 9, Coosa County Department of Human Resources began an investigation into two individuals for…

  By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   While many area youth are excitedly looking forward to opening presents in the coming weeks, the Sheriff’s Office is once again looking to make the holiday special for those less fortunate. Sheriff Michael Howell and the Sheriff’s Office are hosting the fourth annual Shop with the Sheriff.…

Travis Scott Huggins   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Dadeville man was arrested last month on a drug-related and paraphernalia charge following a traffic stop. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on November 16, Deputy Dawson was on routine patrol on U.S. Highway 280 when he passed a vehicle that appeared to…

Hannah Marie Taylor   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Kellyton woman was arrested late last month for chemical endangerment following an investigation in another county. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on November 19, Investigator Ward was contacted by an investigator from Ashland Police Department regarding a chemical endangerment case. After investigating…

    Special to the News   The J. D. Thompson Alumni members hope you will join us on December 8, from 1-3 p.m. for an afternoon of old-fashion Christmas fun. We are excited that the Highway 22 E Podcast members will be hosting this event. The afternoon activities will include Christmas tree decorating, singing, refreshments,…

Special to the News   On Saturday, November 30, staff at Staton Correctional Facility noticed a suspicious vehicle on state property. The vehicle crashed through a gate on state property and fled. ADOC K-9 agents located the vehicle in Prattville, where two female occupants were detained. Suspect Heather Young was arrested and transported to the…

  Special to the News   A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian occurred at approximately 5:06 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, and has claimed the life of a Salem man. The pedestrian, Floyd C. Davis, 49, who was in the roadway, was fatally injured after being struck by an unknown vehicle. Davis was pronounced deceased at the scene.…

    Special to the News   The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, has concluded its Thanksgiving holiday enforcement period, which took place from Saturday, November 23, to Sunday, December 1. This critical initiative aimed to ensure the safety of all citizens during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. Coosa County…