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Automotive technician Wade Knight grew up working on his dad's cars and pulpwood trucks. via Montgomery Advertiser

Severe storms causing tornadoes, damage in parts of central Alabama. Trained spotters are confirming a tornado touchdown in Coosa County near Rockford. via WIAT-TV Birmingham

“Sports Illustrated". Believe it or not Justin's not the only player from his "Fever Country”

How would you like to be Justin Tuck? 24 years old and just signed a $30 million contract! He's also featured in this week's edition of "Sports Illustrated". Believe it or not Justin's not the only player from ... via WSFA-TV Montgomery

“I'm really not focusing on it”

Municipal elections are still months away, but many incumbent mayors throughout the county have already decided whether they will run for re-election. "I'm running and I'm running wide open," said Joe Smith, ... via Alexander City Outlook

Parkdale Mills has announced it will close its textile plant in Coosa County early next year. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

“It has been amazing. My family and friends have been unbelievable during this. I'm so thankful I didn't have to go on a waiting list. Sometimes it takes years to get an organ if you are on a list, and you just wait for a call”

Thanks to her sister-in-life, Tara Giddens, right, Amy Giddens has a new kidney. via Daily Home

“We never really have big celebrations ... it's nice to get together and celebrate”

Dakota Turner, 2, may reside in Dadeville, but that did not stop him and his grandmother from partaking in the festivities during Coosa County's 175th birthday Saturday. via Alexander City Outlook

“We'll be protecting the land and keeping it from being developed from degradation in the long haul”

Forever Wild is expected to make one of its largest land purchases this week when it buys nearly 10,000 acres of ecologically rare mountain and aquatic habitat that is also long-time hunting land. via The Mobile Register Online

K.L., Birmingham, 791-9405, offered to give some old Alabama football programs to someone who would like to have them. via Birmingham News Online

The crowd at Friday's league contest between the Handley Tigers and the host Central of Coosa County Cougars , observed Handley's football squad edge Central of Coosa County by a count of 7-6. The Tigers now ... via MaxPreps

“We've still got a long way to go in investigating this case”

Three months ago, LaQuann Russell was charged with the murder of a Coosa County man. via Alexander City Outlook