Area News
ALEA: Talk to teens about importance of driving safety during National Teen Driver Safety Week
Special to the News This fall, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to support National Teen Driver Safety Week, which began on Sunday October 20, and runs through Saturday, October 26. It is important to discuss safe driving…
Read MoreOctober 14-20, 2024
Jail population: 39 inmates Males: 35 Females: 4 ARRESTS On October 20, Hayley Shawn Talbert of Sylacauga was arrested for Assault 3rd Degree. She was booked in and released on a $2,500 bond. CALLS FOR SERVICE STEWARTVILLE On October 15th, Deputies and the Stewartville Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a…
Read MoreThe tough girl
A little girl. I see her in the hotel lobby. She is maybe 10 years old. She has her luggage with her. Her gait is severely uneven and labored. She is having a difficult time traversing the lobby. Her mother is with her, holding the child’s arms for support. The girl takes multiple breaks…
Read More2024 Homecoming festivities display Cougar pride
CES Homecoming Queen KeKe Jones CHS Homecoming Queen Kelsey McLaughlin CHS Homecoming King Torrance Kelley The senior float won first place in the parade with its “Crumble the Panthers” cookie theme. Homecoming representatives ride in nice cars for the parade before the football game and crowning ceremonies. Homecoming activities…
Read MoreNorthern lights in Coosa County
Last Thursday night the northern lights, or aurora borealis, illuminated the southern sky, such as with this view of the northern lights over Goodwater. Photo(s) by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer For the second time this year, Coosa County residents had the opportunity to enjoy a rare experience, being able…
Read MoreEarl Leonard celebrates 40 years of ministry: 1984-2024
Special to the News Minister Earl Leonard is celebrating 40 years of ministry this year, having begun in 1984. A native of Alexander City, Leonard currently resides in Marietta, Georgia, where he has lived for 22 years, since 1999. However, he was born in Coosa County in Equality and spent his early childhood there…
Read MoreTalladega man killed in motorcycle wreck
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:25 a.m. Thursday, October 10, has claimed the life of a Talladega man. Cody S. Hester, 29, was fatally injured when the 1994 Harley Davidson FLTCU Ultra Tour Glide CL motorcycle he was operating was struck by the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup driven by…
Read MoreFall is here: Mother Nature, election information
The U.S. recently experienced multiple devastating hurricanes. My prayers go out to all those who suffered loss of loved ones, suffered damage and/or had their lives turned upside down. The recovery is going to take years. Not only was there wind damage, the water damage and flooding were horrific. There were many people from…
Read MoreOctober 7-13, 2024
Jail population as of October 13: 40 inmates Males: 35 Females: 5 ARRESTS On October 8, Deputy Payton arrested Dequetrik Jardez Wilson, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County…
Read MoreThe elegy of the handwritten letter
Don’t shoot the messenger. But in America, one third of children have never handwritten a letter. And it’s not just kids. Nearly 40 percent of adult Americans haven’t written a letter in the last five years, while 43 percent of Millenials have never sent one in their lifetime. Whereas recent…
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