Opinion & Policy
My swan song
Dear Editor, It has been my honor to write a column in “The Coosa County News” for over 10 years. I have shared approximately 4,800 of “My Humble Opinions” over the course of this time. But I have now decided it is time for me to step away from this commitment to make time…
Read MoreGov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to prepare for severe weather tax-free
Special to the News With Alabama’s spring tornado season fast approaching, last Friday Gov. Kay Ivey encouraged families and businesses across the state to take advantage of a tax-free opportunity to prepare. Alabama’s annual Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday will take place today, February 20, through Sunday, February 22. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. February…
Read MoreKen McFeeters appeals ALGOP decision to not look into Tuberville’s residency
Special to the News Submitted by Ken McFeeters Please let this letter/email serve as my formal appeal of the decision by the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee to refuse to review my candidate challenge regarding Tommy Tuberville and whether he meets the clear requirements laid out in Article V, Section 117 of the Alabama…
Read MoreThe history and future as seen by an outsider: Part 4
First let me explain the title for this series of columns. I am not from Coosa County, have no family from Coosa County (except some ancestors of my husband) and have only lived in Coosa County for about 28 years. Most of you have lived here all your lives and/or have family going back…
Read MoreRep. Rogers invites local high schoolers to participate in 2026 Congressional Art Competition
Winning art piece will be displayed in U.S. Capitol Building Special to the News On Wednesday U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) invited local high schoolers to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. Every year, this nationwide competition offers high schoolers in Alabama’s Third Congressional District and across the country the opportunity to showcase…
Read MoreHistory and future as seen by an outsider: Part 3
Last week I ended with the first of a series of planning meetings that were held by the Flagg Mountain Strategic Planning Committee that started the ball rolling for what would become not only a county-wide, state-wide, but NATION-wide project that is still continuing and growing to today. I know I get “wordy,” but this…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces Court of Criminal Appeals upholds unlawful possession of a firearm, intentional murder conviction in Tuscaloosa County
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the convictions of Terek Jerome Herron-Antone, 37, of Duncanville, for unlawful possession of a firearm and intentional murder. Herron-Antone was convicted in the Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court on January 16, 2025. The evidence at trial showed that in the early…
Read MoreIRS Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office officials use Valentine’s Day to highlight romance fraud
Special to the News On Feb. 14, people around the world will celebrate Valentine’s Day as a time to express romantic feelings and appreciation for loved ones. For the special agents at the IRS Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office, Valentine’s Day is also a time to remind people to look out for criminals who take…
Read MoreIn memory of Ronnie Joiner
By Denise S. Nelson A good friend just passed. A lot of you knew him. Here’s a picture I snapped of him with a baby chick in his pocket. He was a character! My heart goes out to his family and friends. Thank you, Ronnie, for telling me to call you any time I needed…
Read MoreHistory and future as seen by an outsider: Part 1
Alabama is known as one of the most diverse states in the nation. We have mountains, white sand beaches, rivers, lakes, creeks, forest lands, farming, interstate highways, and wonderful backroads. Of all these attributes, Coosa County has all of these – except the interstate highways and white sand beaches. Our eastern boundaries include the…
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