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I am a big horror junkie, I’ll admit. I enjoy all of the trappings of a good scare, and this is absolutely my season. There are certain things about our home that adds to a sense of fear. My column on Jack Cole Road captured the fact that we are always just a few…
Read MoreOct. 18-24, 2021
Jail population as of Oct. 25: 41 inmates Males: 35 Females: 6 ARRESTS On October 18, Deputy Ward arrested Kristina Lea Elliot of Kellyton for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail on a $1,000 bond. On October 19, Deputy Bradberry arrested Brandon Scott Acklin of Sylacauga for…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces second distribution of funds from McKinsey opioid settlement
ADFS staff and AG Marshall Attorney General Steve Marshall, left, and ADFS Director Angelo Della Manna Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall on Tuesday announced his second distribution of funds recovered by the State through its February 2021 settlement with McKinsey & Company for its role in the opioid crisis.…
Read MoreFifth annual “Share Your Smile With Alabama” photo contest for 2022 will showcase smiles of third graders
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Oral Health Office announces the fifth annual “Share Your Smile with Alabama” statewide photo contest. Two third grade students, one girl and one boy, will be selected from photo submissions as the winners of the campaign. ADPH marketing campaigns will highlight the pair of…
Read MoreGates at Weaver Cave protect habitat of at-risk bats
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources About 10,000 gray bats, an endangered species, use Weaver Cave in Anniston during the summer. Photo by Price Sewell Bat-friendly steel gates were installed to prevent people from disturbing the bats. Photo by Nicholas W. Sharp An opening at the top of the cave…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces first distribution of funds from McKinsey opioid settlement
Special to the News On Monday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced his first distribution of funds recovered by the State through its February 2021 settlement with McKinsey & Company for its role in the opioid crisis. In a meeting with the Office of Prosecution Services and officers from the Alabama District Attorneys Association, Marshall…
Read MoreOct. 4-10, 2021
Jail population as of October 10: 42 inmates Males: 34 Females: 8 ARRESTS On October 5, Deputy Ward arrested Maria Mazo Kostina of Rockford for Failure to Pay court ordered fines. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail on a $1,000 bond. On October 5, Deputy Ward arrested Stanley Eugene Tucker of…
Read MoreNational State Fair will include shelter days
Pet of the Week: Wendy The Bark in the Park was not only a complete success, but everyone enjoyed perfect weather and a fun day for all. The event yielded $11,000, and that will go a long way to take care of the current residents at the shelter and those constant new arrivals. The Alabama National…
Read MoreCoconut banana bundt cake with lime glaze
Recipe submitted by Rosie Morgan This is a delicious moist dessert cake. I hope you enjoy it, and it is great for this time of year. Ingredients: 4 level cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 cups granulated sugar 1 stick butter, softened 4 large eggs 3 cups (about 6 small/medium)…
Read MoreADPH joins DEA in warning about lethal counterfeit pills
Special to the News The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has warned the American public about the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is seriously concerned that these pills are falsely marketed in Alabama as prescription drugs sold online or…
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