Area News

A 47-year-old man shot twice at his son during the morning hours of April 12, according to Chattooga County Sheriff’s reports. Ronnie King, of Bill Mitchell Road, suddenly and without warning shot a .40 caliber pistol into his son’s room. “From my understanding, that is not uncommon for them to have father and son disputes,” Sheriff…

The Chattooga County Board of Education  unanimously voted to appoint Jared Hosmer as interim superintendent. He will take the helm as retiring Superintendent Jimmy Lenderman leaves at the end of this month.

A hearing has been scheduled in the civil case involving the recall petition against School Board Chairman John Agnew. The hearing, with Judge Adele Grubbs of Cobb County presiding, will be May 7, at 9 a.m. in the courtroom at the Chattooga County Courthouse.

  Silver Sneakers recently celebrated Easter at Advanced Rehab in Summerville. The group, designed for older adults, focuses on developing strength and coordination for daily activities, including improving range of motion and agility. Most of the exercises can be performed while seated, though participants are encouraged to stand and move about as they feel comfortable.…

More than 370 people attended the opening night of a Chattooga County revival held at the Agricultural Center on Hwy. 100. The five-day revival ends tonight. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Subligna, Pennville, Pleasant Grove, West Fifth Street and the LaFayette churches of Christ are holding the revival. The group selected an outsider, Eric…

Watch for a crash on Dickeyville Road near Rossville Blvd., near Trion. Preliminary reports indicate that a vehicle has overturned. There are no words on injuries.

By JIMMY ESPY Staff Writer In a motion and brief filed in Superior Court of Chattooga County on Wednesday, Chattooga County Board of Education Chairman John Agnew asked that a recall petition filed against him be dismissed or that a “sufficiency hearing” be held. Agnew’s motion claimed the recall application filed by Allan Baggett was…

Alabama law enforcement officials recovered a burned stolen vehicle Monday night that belongs to a Summerville resident. Officials in Cherokee County, Ala., found a red Dodge Magnum that had burned. They discovered it belonged to John J. Fain Jr., of Seventh Street, in Summerville. Officer Steve Bates was asked by Cherokee County officials to contact…