Area News
Gov. Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to take action
Special to the News As “National Preparedness Month” is recognized throughout September, Gov. Kay Ivey marks the date urging all Alabamians to create a plan and be prepared before disaster strikes. “Alabamians understand that disasters can strike without sufficient warning, and being prepared is the best defense we have,” said Gov. Ivey. “During National Preparedness Month, I encourage everyone to…
Read MoreGoodwater man, Dadeville woman arrested on drug charges
Letravious Rodrigus Fuller Deanna Nicole Monroe By Christa Jennings A Goodwater man and an Alexander City woman were arrested last Saturday on multiple drug-related charges while deputies were attempting to serve warrants. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on September 7, while on patrol attempting to locate a vehicle containing an individual…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to drug-related arrest
David Wayne Conn By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man was arrested last Friday on drug-related charges following a traffic stop. On September 6, Deputy Payton and Sgt. Rudd conducted a traffic stop on County Road 35 in the Stewartville and Weogufka area for a traffic violation and made contact with…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – August meeting
Audio recording of the August 20, 2024, Rockford Town Council meeting: To read the article covering the Town Council meeting, click here.
Read MoreMississippi, Oklahoma men killed in Talladega County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:55 a.m. Monday, September 9, has claimed two lives. Troy S. Patterson, 55, of Seminary, Mississippi, was fatally injured when the 2003 Ford Ranger he had initially been driving was struck by the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by Jason M. Moore, 52, of…
Read MoreAlexander City man arrested on multiple charges
Kwinton Cortez Harrell By Christa Jennings Senior Staff writer An Alexander City man was arrested on seven charges in Coosa County, including resisting arrest, late last month. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on August 24, deputies Payton and Dawson, along with the Goodwater Police Department, responded to U.S. Highway 280 to a…
Read MoreSept. 2-8, 2024
Jail population as of Sept. 8: 41 inmates Males: 35 Females: 6 ARRESTS On September 2, Sergeant Mike Rudd arrested Israel Thomas Fields, a citizen of Talladega, on the charges of Failure to Appear in Court X 3. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,640 bond. On September 6,…
Read MoreMay we always remember Flight 93
It happened on a serene Tuesday morning. Perfect weather. Clear sky. Locals saw a Boeing 757 jerking through the air at an awkward angle and speeding toward Earth. Farmers watched in slack-jawed amazement. Commuters pulled over to see a commercial airliner bounce from the sky and slam into the ground. When the plane hit soil…
Read MoreSenior government students serve as reading buddies
Special to the News As a culminating activity of their study of the Declaration of Independence, senior government students created illustrated children’s books explaining key details, as well as the principles of government embodied in our country’s founding document. This week they shared their creations with their third grade reading buddies in Mrs.…
Read MoreCottage Grove Masonic Lodge celebrates 118 years
Lodge continuing acts of service for betterment of community The Cottage Grove Masonic Lodge No. 274 recently celebrated its Charter Day, recognizing 118 years of existence. Photo submitted Funland Daycare owner Melissa Hall, center, is pictured with Cottage Grove Lodge members Bernard Whetstone (Senior Warden), left, and Unzell Kelley (Junior Warden), right.…
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