Opinion & Policy
The 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…
Read MoreGov. Ivey kicks off School Choice Week, celebrates education freedom wins for Alabama students
Special to the News On Monday Gov. Kay Ivey kicked off School Choice Week by celebrating Alabama’s education freedom wins for Alabama students. “Our students are the foundation for a better future for Alabama,” said Gov. Ivey. “Every child deserves access to a quality education that meets their unique needs and helps them reach their full…
Read MoreLast day of qualifying for Alabama Republican Party primaries brings surprises to campaign season
So the final day of qualifying for the 2026 Alabama Republican Party primaries last week did not disappoint, as some eye-opening revelations occurred. There were three races where former public officials have thrown their name back in the ring to serve again. Former Sen. Gerald Dial is running for his old seat in East Alabama,…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces record-breaking year for Alabama economic development
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the release of the 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report, marking a record year for economic development growth in communities across the state. The Alabama Department of Commerce annual report lists 234 projects last year that combined for a total capital investment of $14.6…
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