Coosa County - Westwater Resources, Inc. has announced continued progress on their graphite mine operation in . The Coosa project is advancing as a covered project under FAST-41, which provides a coordinated, transparent framework for federal environmental review and permitting. “We are making steady progress across the permitting workstreams required to advance Coosa responsibly,” said… Continue reading Westwater announces continued progress on their graphite mine in Coosa County
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Coosa Central students pay their annul visit to Flagg Mountain
Weogufka - Forty-four students from Coosa County's Central High School participated in the school’s annual Flagg Mountain field day. The students took a hike, learned about the Pinhoti Trail, tree identification, and map & compass instruction, along with the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps building of the stone lookout tower and cabins in 1935… Continue reading Coosa Central students pay their annul visit to Flagg Mountain
The 2026 Sylacauga Farmers Market opens a Fall Market on Friday, October 16th
Sylacauga - By all accounts, the Sylacauga Farmers Market experienced a banner summer season that extended into September with a much stronger supply of vendors. After a brief respite the plan is to return with a Fall Market on Friday, October 16th and run four weeks, through Friday, November 13th. The farmers market will continue… Continue reading The 2026 Sylacauga Farmers Market opens a Fall Market on Friday, October 16th
“Trunk or Treat” events are lining up across the region! Here is the schedule!
East Central Alabama - Let’s start by acknowledging that such a list of events is bound to miss a few. The month of October is absolutely chock full of Trunk or Treat and other Fall events across the region. Here’s a chronological list of the ones we discovered: Saturday, October 10th (9:00 a.m. to 2:00… Continue reading “Trunk or Treat” events are lining up across the region! Here is the schedule!
Eighth Coosa County drug bust suspect has been apprehended
Goodwater - Earlier this week, the Coosa County Sheriff’s Department arrested seven suspects in a series of drug busts in Goodwater, also revealing that another suspect was the subject of a manhunt. That suspect was apprehended on Thursday, September 17th. 44-year-old Beniah Bradford of Goodwater was arrested on Thursday on charges of Unlawful Distribution of… Continue reading Eighth Coosa County drug bust suspect has been apprehended
Seven arrested Tuesday (9/15) in a series of Goodwater drug busts
Goodwater - Seven people - four women & three men - were arrested Tuesday (9/15) on various drug charges during a series of drug busts in Goodwater. The accused are charged with offenses ranging from Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of Prescription Drugs; Possession of Dangerous Drugs; Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia;… Continue reading Seven arrested Tuesday (9/15) in a series of Goodwater drug busts
U.S. Critical Minerals acquires the historic McAllister tantalum mine and mill in Coosa County
Sylacauga - U.S. Critical Minerals, LLC, a privately held U.S. mineral exploration and development company, today announced that it has entered into a binding framework agreement for a merger with Nova Resources LLC in which it already holds a 20% interest and has also entered into two definitive purchase and sale agreements to acquire the… Continue reading U.S. Critical Minerals acquires the historic McAllister tantalum mine and mill in Coosa County
Reward offered in search for missing Wetumpka man
Wetumpka - The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek the public’s assistance in locating missing person William Austin Mathews. On August 31st, deputies responded to the Nixon’s Nook area of Wetumpka regardingMathews, who was reported missing by his parents. His father last saw him at their residence on August 29th, at approximately 11:00 a.m.… Continue reading Reward offered in search for missing Wetumpka man
Senior extravaganza drew a huge crowd from across the region
Sylacauga - The Maxye Veazey Senior Center event, “Senior Extravaganza” attracted a huge crowd of visitors from senior groups across the region - two from Sylacauga, plus Childersburg, Oak Grove, Talladega Springs, several from Coosa County, and plenty of individuals. With the theme “Living Life in Full Color,” there were also brightly-colored themed group dress… Continue reading Senior extravaganza drew a huge crowd from across the region
SpringHouse at Russell Lands on Lake Martin can be tough to find, but well worth it according to revues
Lake Martin - Sometimes, “getting there” is part of the overall dinner experience. And, according to myfamilytravels.com, that’s the case for SpringHouse at Alexander City’s Russell Lands on Lake Martin, a true Farm-To-Table Dining Barn that’s located on what they describe as a “jaw-dropping hilltop location, well off the beaten path. And beyond the scenic… Continue reading SpringHouse at Russell Lands on Lake Martin can be tough to find, but well worth it according to revues
