Coosa County - A 56-year-old Ohatchee man has died following a motorcycle crash in Coosa County on Sunday, April 26. David P. Sharp was riding his motorcycle around 9:40 a.m. on U.S. 231 when his bike left the road, and struck a tree near the 191 mile marker. Sharp was taken to Coosa Valley Medical… Continue reading An Ohatchee man is dead following Coosa County motorcycle crash on Sunday
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Body found in Coosa County identified as missing Sylacauga man
Mount Olive - The human remains discovered during a March search in the Mount Olive community have been positively identified as a missing Sylacauga man by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences. On Friday, March 13, 2026, the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office spearheaded an extensive search in a wooded area in the Mount Olive community.… Continue reading Body found in Coosa County identified as missing Sylacauga man
For old fashioned family fun, Mule Day at the Weogufka Center has plenty to offer this weekend
Weogufka - Mule Day 2026 at the Weogufka Center promises good oled fashined family fun this coming Saturday, April 25 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Mule Day features live music, vendors, a Children’s Farm Center, and much more. That, of course, includes working mules plus plowing and/or pulling wagons. The day starts early, even… Continue reading For old fashioned family fun, Mule Day at the Weogufka Center has plenty to offer this weekend
US250 Tour’s Alabama stop continues Sunday in Childersburg
Childersburg – The 50-State US250 Tour, bringing a mix of history and entertainment to Childersburg continues on Sunday, April 12th. The national tour, which aims to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, features events in all 50 states highlighting history, art, music, and civic engagement. In downtown Childersburg, the tour’s “Freedom Village” will again be active… Continue reading US250 Tour’s Alabama stop continues Sunday in Childersburg
Sylacauga author debuted at #1 among New Release “spirituality” titles on Kindle
SYLACAUGA, Ala - When Sylacauga author, Deliverance Hope readied her “Maggie Mae & Me ~ Trilogy 1” for it’s Kindle debut in late March, she had no idea what would happen next - Her manuscript spent its debut week as the #1 New Release among Kindle offerings in their Miracles & Spirituality category. “I’m overwhelmed,”… Continue reading Sylacauga author debuted at #1 among New Release “spirituality” titles on Kindle
Central Park is all set for the Magic of Marble Festival to start Tuesday
Sylacauga – The tents are up and the artist work tables set and ready for the arrival Tuesday, April 7th of about three dozen sculptors for the Magic of Marble Festival in Sylacauga’s Central park. Sculptors begin selecting their marble and getting to work on this year’s creations. You’re all invited to stop by to… Continue reading Central Park is all set for the Magic of Marble Festival to start Tuesday
The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg
Childersburg - The 50-State US250 Tour will bring history and entertainment to Childersburg for its stop in Childersburg in April. A national celebration of our founding and freedom - bringing history to life in all 50 states through events, art, music, and patriotic action. 50 states, 50 weeks, 50,000 miles, 250 million people, 250 years… Continue reading The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg
Sen. Katie Britt secures over $33M that benefit several local projects and programs
Coosa County - U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has announced she helped secure over $28.7 million for Central Alabama through her role on the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The funding, part of three Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, will support various infrastructure and development projects in the region. Among the many beneficiaries of her work is… Continue reading Sen. Katie Britt secures over $33M that benefit several local projects and programs
Gov. Ivey Awards $1.36 Million in grants to support crime victims
Montgomery - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $1.36 million in grant funding to seven nonprofit agencies in central and north Alabama that provide assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes. The grants are being administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) using funds made available… Continue reading Gov. Ivey Awards $1.36 Million in grants to support crime victims
Weogufka VFD pumper was totaled and firefighter injured during brush fire response
Stewartville - A Weogufka Volunteer Fire Department pumper truck responding to a mutual aid call for a large brush fire in Stewartville was destroyed and a firefighter injured in a single-vehicle crash earlier this week. According to the Weogufka, the one person in the vehicle was taken to Coosa Valley Medical Center for evaluation, treated… Continue reading Weogufka VFD pumper was totaled and firefighter injured during brush fire response