Nominate your pick for Bama’s Best Surf & Turf
Special to the News There’s still time to nominate your pick for the dish worthy of being named Bama’s Best Surf & Turf. The steps are simple. First, find the Bama’s Best Surf & Turf post on the Sweet Grown Alabama Facebook page. Then, leave a comment on the post noting your preferred dish,…
Read MoreJuly 7-13, 2025
Jail population as of July 13: 49 inmates Males: 36 Females: 13 ARRESTS On July 7, Sgt. Ward arrested Terry Louis Kelly, a citizen of Kellyton, on the charges of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle X 2. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a total bond of $15,000. On…
Read MoreSupporting small businesses; Neighborhood Watch to meet Thursday
As a small business owner, I decided to hire another small business owner who is just starting out to paint the front of Jenny’s General. Yates Paint and More took my inspirational picture and got to work. First was a good power wash, then the body color and trim color. There is still a…
Read MoreCHS Supply lists 2025-2026 school year
Central Elementary School Supply List for 2025-2026
*Students will need a bookbag, lunchbox (if they bring food from home), durable earbuds or headphones (not Bluetooth) to work with their Chromebooks, and a water bottle for daily use. Kindergarten 2 zippered…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
July 19 The Legends: The Annual Alumni Basketball Game will be held July 19 at Central Coosa High School, located at 97 County Road 75, Rockford. Doors open at 12 p.m. Tip-off is at 1 p.m. Admission: $10. Watch Central Coosa and Benjamin Russell alumni battle it out on the court! *** Millerville Third Saturday…
Read MoreGov. Ivey expands support to Texas flood zones, deploys additional Alabama responders to Texas
Special to the News On Saturday Gov. Kay Ivey, following her initial deployment of Alabama Task Force 1 to assist in Texas’ search and rescue efforts, announced additional Alabama firefighters have been deployed to aid in the mission. This second and third wave of support includes responders from the Mountain Brook, Hoover, Guntersville, Vestavia Hills,…
Read MoreBreaking: Equality man killed in Rockford area crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, has claimed the life of an Equality man. Edward L. Gilbert, 62, was fatally injured when the 2015 Chevrolet Impala he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Gilbert was not using a seat belt at the…
Read MoreRockford approves election, other matters
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Rockford Town Council’s June meeting lasted less than 30 minutes, with the Council approving election-related matters, a resolution, appointments, and more. The town needed to appoint a qualified person to file the town’s list of qualified voters in July, with Mayor Scott White recommending the Council…
Read MoreDay of Action to be held next Friday
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Lake Martin Area United Way will hold its annual Day of Action at Central High School Coosa County next Friday, and it is not too late to sign up to volunteer. Coosa Central’s Day of Action will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 18. All…
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