November Commission meeting audio
Audio of the November 11, 2026, County Commission meeting: The article covering this meeting is available here.
Read MoreSpeaking up: Rockford Council hears Flock concerns
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During last month’s meeting the Rockford Town Council heard from two area residents expressing their concerns over the town’s use of Flock automated license plate recognition cameras. The town currently has four Flock cameras, one at each of the major entrances into town, located along U.S. Highway 231…
Read MoreCommission begins new term
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following a swearing-in ceremony held Wednesday morning, the County Commission held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting November 11, officially beginning a new term in office. Judge of Probate Richard Dean administered the oath of office to the Commission as a group prior to the Commission’s regular…
Read MoreNo changes to county’s election results
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following last Tuesday’s general election, the county reported its official results Tuesday, with no changes at all from last week’s reported unofficial results. Local party chairs were to meet at 12 p.m. Tuesday with the Coosa County Canvassing Board to review any provisional ballots that were…
Read MoreVeteran donation drive another great success
The Tindall boys’ sixth annual Veteran Drive was deemed a great success once again this year! Kaden and Carter Tindall of Rockford thank everyone who donated to their annual drive and those who had a part in its success. On Wednesday the young men; joined with the wonderful enlisted help of Brandon, Haven, Rebecca,…
Read MoreWelcome to the NATRC Family
Special to the News Horse riders from several southern states gathered at Hatchet Valley Farms, located outside of Rockford, November 7-8 to compete in a ride sponsored by the North American Trail Ride Congress (NATRC). The event was called “Welcome to the NATRC Family.” The two one-day events had classes for Juniors, Adults…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Students of the Month
Alanah Solis is a bright and hardworking seventh grade student who brings a positive attitude and a willingness to learn at school every day. She is the daughter of Jessica Solis and Jeremy Morton and lives in the Rockford community. She attends Rockford Church of God. Her favorite subject is math because she enjoys…
Read MoreThe buck stops here
Alabama governor Dr. Robert Bentley came to Marion several years ago for a ribbon-cutting event and afterwards had lunch at a local restaurant with community leaders. I was surprised to get a call inviting me to the lunch as a representative of the college. As we say in the South, I was in “high cotton.”…
Read MoreThe Rockford church of Christ: An introduction: Part 2
Picking up where we left off two weeks ago, we cooperate with other congregations of the church of Christ in worthwhile endeavors. Yet, at no time do we have any authority over them, nor they over us. Our connection with them is our common faith and practice found in the universal body of…
Read MoreAG Marshall’s statement on execution of Michael Taylor for 1991 double homicide of elderly Gadsden couple
Special to the News Last Thursday night Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement following the execution of Michael Shannon Taylor by lethal injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore: “Tonight is long overdue for the relatives and loved ones of Ivan and Lucille Moore. Thirty-five years ago, the Moores showed…
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