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
An Auburn restaurant owner admits swindling nearly $900,000 in COVID money, employing illegal aliens
Auburn - An Auburn restaurant owner who was the focus of a multi-agency investigation has now pleaded guilty to federal charges involving COVID relief fraud and the employment of unauthorized workers. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, 52-year-old Cesar Campos-Reyes has plead guilty to wire fraud, money laundering and… Continue reading An Auburn restaurant owner admits swindling nearly $900,000 in COVID money, employing illegal aliens
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
Childersburg Council adopts 1-year moratorium on hemp sales
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg Council, at the request of the State ABC Board, approved Ordinance 1159, which sets a 1-year moratorium on hemp sales inside the city limits. https://youtu.be/Vddm-M8Vx2Q In other new business, the Council approved Resolution 2026-29, which sets a “discovery” fee… Continue reading Childersburg Council adopts 1-year moratorium on hemp sales
Teddy Bear Tales events celebrate Family Literacy
Sylacauga & Alexander City - Central Alabama Community College Aduly Education is celebrating family literacy with a pair of Teddy Bear Tales events this week, partnering with Chick-fil-A locations. Bring your child’s teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal on Monday, Sept. 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and enjoy the Teddy Bear Check-Up Station with… Continue reading Teddy Bear Tales events celebrate Family Literacy
Lineville woman dies after car hits sign post in Randolph County
Lineville - According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, a Lineville woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Randolph County. 66-year-old Myong J. So was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry when it left Alabama 48 and hit a sign post around 11:38 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12th. So was pronounced dead at the… Continue reading Lineville woman dies after car hits sign post in Randolph County
Two St. Clair County students killed in crash
St Clair County - St. Clair County Schools have confirmed that two students were killed in a car crash Friday afternoon near Chandler Mountain. ALEA troopers report that the crash happened around 3:50 p.m., when a pickup truck driven by a 16-year-old left the roadway and crashed into a tree. The 16-year-old was pronounced dead… Continue reading Two St. Clair County students killed in crash
Opelika Career Center to hold job fair this week
Opelika - Applications will be accepted from fields such as healthcare, hospitality, and food service positions, and many more by employers during a Opelika Career Center Job Fair this week. The job fair will take place September 15th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Opelika Public Library (1100 Glenn Street). Both private companies… Continue reading Opelika Career Center to hold job fair this week
Clanton man died following a two-vehicle crash near Childersburg
Childersburg - According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, an 83-year-old Clanton man died after a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon near Childersburg. Lewis C. Holmes was critically injured when the 2010 Toyota Highlander he was driving was struck by a 2023 Lincoln Navigator. Holmes was transported to Coosa Valley Medical Center, where he later died… Continue reading Clanton man died following a two-vehicle crash near Childersburg
Moody woman charged in interstate kidnapping case
Moody - A Moody woman is facing a second-degree kidnapping charge after police say a 13-year-old girl who had been reported missing from Tuscaloosa was found safe along with another juvenile. Moody police identified the suspect as Carmelita Arguijo, who was held on a $500,000 cash bond. Investigators say the case began with online communication.… Continue reading Moody woman charged in interstate kidnapping case
