BREAKING: Young Millbrook man killed in Coosa County crash this morning
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:53 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, has claimed the life of a Millbrook man. Keith T. Young, 19, was fatally injured when the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 he was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned. Young was not using a seat belt…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – March 2026
Audio of the Rockford Town Council meeting held March 17, 2026: For the article covering this meeting, click here.
Read MoreRockford adopts resolution honoring Shaw, Scarbrough
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During last Tuesday’s meeting, the Rockford Town Council unanimously approved and adopted a resolution honoring Raymond Shaw Jr. and Charles Lewis Scarbrough for their significant contributions and dedication in preserving and maintaining The Old Rockford School. The town recently acquired the old school property on County Road 18,…
Read MoreCentral FCCLA members are National Qualifiers
Special to the News Coosa County Schools is excited to recognize three outstanding Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FFCLA) members from Central High School who have qualified to compete at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference this summer. The FCCLA National Leadership Conference will be held in Washington, D.C., where students from…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces approval of final BEAD broadband proposal, awards $460 million to expand access to high-speed internet
Coosa County included in Windstream funding Special to the News On Monday Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the state’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program proposal, which will provide high-speed internet service for all remaining eligible locations in Alabama, has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). With approval,…
Read MoreCandidate Fair to be held April 11
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Republican Party will be hosting a Candidate Fair on Saturday, April 11, and encourages all to attend to learn more about local and state Republican candidates. The Candidate Fair will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Old Rockford School, located at 8840 Coosa…
Read MoreAlabama Forestry Commission issues fire restrictions for weekend
Special to the News With forecasts calling for elevated wind speeds and a dry front passage across the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) strongly discourages any outdoor burning until conditions improve. The agency also points to dropping relative humidity and an increase in wind speed tomorrow as especially concerning. With the anticipation…
Read MoreALEA troopers complete Marine Patrol Boating School, ready to serve on Alabama’s waterways
Special to the News Four Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) troopers have successfully completed the agency’s Marine Patrol Boating School and are now prepared to serve and protect on Alabama’s waterways, just in time for the busy spring and summer boating season. Three of the four troopers were members of ALEA Trooper Class…
Read MoreThe Body of Christ
The Body of Christ is an interesting and integral part of the Bible that many today don’t grasp. It is a very simple concept, but must be realized through revelation because of the religious confusion existing today. The simple aspect is that Jesus has a body – not numerous bodies. Scripture plainly declares it!…
Read MoreGov. Ivey reminds Alabama families of CHOOSE Act renewal, new applicant deadline
Special to the News On Monday Gov. Kay Ivey reminded Alabama families that the renewal and new application period for the CHOOSE Act school choice program for the 2026-27 school year will close at midnight on Tuesday, March 31. Current CHOOSE Act families: For a family participating in the CHOOSE Act for the 2025-26 school year, the student…
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