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Sen. Tuberville supports bipartisan bill to help wildlife, prevent extinctions nationwide
Special to the News Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville has signed onto a bipartisan wildlife conservation bill, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, that will dedicate $1.4 billion annually to state-led efforts to help at-risk wildlife species nationwide. “Wildlife conservation is an issue that unites all Americans,” said Chris Blankenship, commissioner of the Alabama Department of…
Read MoreLocal newspapers offer important service to people in their area
Op-ed by Lydia Waters It is National Newspaper Week! In 2021, in an era where everything is easily and immediately accessible, do newspapers still have a purpose and a place? The short answer is yes. The long answer involves why. Anyone can Google almost everything today. Need a recipe? Need help writing a paper…
Read MoreJ.D. Thompson Alumni hosting ladies’ shoes giveaway
Special to the News The J.D. Thompson Alumni Association’s Shoe Giveaway was a success, and another giveaway will take place next week! New ladies’ fall shoes were given away on Saturday, September 26, at the J.D. Thompson High School Alumni Building. We would like to thank everyone who came out to get shoes and the various church volunteers who picked up shoes to help…
Read MoreSept. 20-26, 2021
Jail population as of Sept. 20: 39 inmates Males: 31 Females: 8 ARRESTS On September 21, Captain Hammond arrested Christy Pattillo Chamblee of Sylacauga for Burglary 3rd and Theft of Property 4th. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail on a $12,500 bond. On September 21, Deputy Ward arrested Santiago Sonny…
Read MoreEnjoying more comfortable days
Featured pets of the week: Sully (left) and Peter (right) The critters are enjoying these wonderful and comfortable days; hopefully you are, as well. The featured pets of the week from Elmore County Humane Shelter are both just waiting for that forever family and home. Sully is a 4-month-old male and should be in…
Read MoreWhy we need a community forum
Special to the News By Brian J. Allfrey I am not sure what I expected our country to look like in 2021, but I certainly did not expect it to be so fractured and so bogged down in hate. My oldest son was a year old on September 11, 2001. The wave of…
Read MoreALEA joins Operation Clear Track rail-safety initiative
Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has joined forces with law enforcement agencies across the U.S. and Canada once again this year for “Operation Clear Track” — the single largest rail-safety law-enforcement initiative in North America. Coordinated by Amtrak Police and Operation Lifesaver Inc (OLI), Operation Clear Track aims to…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
October 2 Holly Springs Baptist Church Association of Coosa County will have its biannual meeting on October 2 at 10 a.m. at the church. Want to submit an item to the Church Briefs? Email cjennings@coosanews.com or call 256-377-2525.
Read MoreLake Martin Hiking Challenge launched on first day of Fall
Special to the News In celebration of the first day of fall, Lake Martin Tourism Association launched the Lake Martin Hiking Challenge on Wednesday, September 22. As the association continues to seek ways to invite visitors to come year-round and experience all that the Lake Martin area has to offer, it is launching…
Read MoreCheaha State Park introduces Legacy Story Trails during Public Lands Day Festival September 25
Pulpit Rock at Cheaha State Park by Mike Callahan. Special to the News On September 24-26, Cheaha State Park will host a Public Lands Day Festival featuring a variety of vendors, exhibitors, live music, guided programs, live animals, and more. The festival is free to attend for overnight guests or with park admission. The park…
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