Area News

Special to the News   A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9 a.m. Monday, November 25, has claimed two lives. The driver; William Mathews, 65, of Sylacauga; and Annette R. Mathews, 64, also of Sylacauga, were both fatally injured when the 2006 Ford F750 dump truck they were in overturned, left the roadway, then…

Thanksgiving enforcement details began Saturday, Nov. 23   Special to the News   The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is working with multiple local law enforcement agencies across the state to make sure everyone stays safe on the roads throughout the week of Thanksgiving. Whether driving cross country or just across town to celebrate the…

  Jail population as of November 24: 33 inmates Males: 27 Females: 6   ARRESTS On November 19, Deputy Payton arrested Dylan Jakob Hay, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Violating a Release Order. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On November 20, Investigator Ward arrested Hannah Marie…

  Special to the News   Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday called on Alabamians to show their support for the backbone of the state’s economy – small businesses – by proclaiming the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 30, as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama. This annual event highlights the vital role small businesses play in…

Special to the News   The Coosa County school system is very thankful to the Coosa County Farmers Federation Women’s Committee and its president, Donna Brown, for sponsoring an essay contest for students as part of the Farm-City Week celebration. Pictured is Coosa County Farmers Federation Women’s Committee president Donna Brown, vice president Beverly Burks, Central High School ninth and eleventh grade…

    Map courtesy of ALDOT   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Alabama Department of Transportation, or ALDOT, is performing bridge maintenance on the Alabama Highway 22 bridge over the Coosa River. The bridge connects Coosa and Chilton counties and is located northeast of Verbena. On November 7 ALDOT reported that the…

This project map provided by Williams shows the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company and the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project. The exact work to be done to the compressor station in Coosa County is to modify the piping for bi-directional compression.   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Work will be done to a compressor station…

Special to the News   With the recent rainfall across the state, lower temperatures and higher humidity – especially good overnight recovery (humidities of 60% or greater) – the chance of significant wildfire potential has decreased. Although Alabama remains in drought conditions for the foreseeable future, surface fuels that are the primary carrier of wildfire…

Special to the News   Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the convictions of Alfreda Janapril Fluker, 44, of Birmingham, for capital murder and attempted murder. Fluker was convicted in the Jefferson County Circuit Court on February 6, 2023. The evidence at trial showed that on the night of April 10,…