Birmingham Zoo’s jaguar Khan heading to Florida zoo as part of Species Survival Plan
Special to the News Khan, the 11-year-old jaguar at the Birmingham Zoo, arrived in Birmingham in 2017 from the Jacksonville Zoo and quickly became a favorite. Named for the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Khan will be moving next week to Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Fla., another AZA-accredited zoological facility, as part of…
Read MoreSome criticize those who speak the truth
We thank Judge Richard Dean for a wonderful column on “Thoughts on upcoming Independence Day.” It was very informative and a reminder. Many times we do forget. We love Judge Dean. He served our country and is now serving our community. He is a very smart humble man, and we appreciate and honor him…
Read MoreVFD fundraiser tomorrow, bulk herbs at Jenny’s General
Summer heat and daily rains, and the only things growing are invasive weeds and grass. My garden gave me one zucchini and two yellow squash, and then it was consumed with water and weeds. I did see some fennel growing, but haven’t gotten in there to cut back the weeds since it rains every…
Read MoreBoard of Education members attend conference
Board of Education President Tiffany McCain, along with Board members Jenny Kimbrell and Sharon Massie, recently traveled to Gulf Shores to attend the Alabama Association of School Boards 2025 conference, entitled “Rock Your Leadership.” The Board members heard from informative and inspirational speakers including the State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey, lawmakers and pioneering school…
Read MoreBe all that you can be
There are a lot of things you can be. In fact, you can be anything you want in this life. You can be social, or you can be anti-social. You can be an introvert, be an extrovert, or be an ambivert – which is both. You can be alone. Or you can be a friend.…
Read MoreOld Rock Jail closed until September
Happy Fourth of July! Weekend filled with fireworks, parades, BBQ, family, and friends. Also happy birthday to all the July folks having birthdays this month, which includes me! However, we often forget the reason behind the holiday. This was the date in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
July 10 The Coosa County E-911 Board will hold a special called meeting on July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the E-911 Board room in Rockford. These meetings are open to the public. July 12 The Coosa County Girl Scouts will have its first monthly meeting on Saturday, July 12, at 9:30 a.m. The…
Read MoreObituaries
David Joiner Jones Funeral service for Mr. David Joiner Jones, 80, of Hackneyville, was Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Clinton Branch and Rev. Kevin Holman officiated. Burial followed at Old Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Jones passed away on June 28, 2025, at the age of 80. Born…
Read MoreAARP, United Way Worldwide expand 211 Caregiver Program to Alabama, unlocking critical support for millions of family caregivers
Special to the News Millions more family caregivers in Alabama and across the country now have easier access to critical support, thanks to a major expansion of the Caregiver Support Program from AARP and United Way Worldwide. Originally launched in 2021, this groundbreaking initiative connects family caregivers to essential services for themselves and…
Read MoreCougar football working hard, playing hard
The Cougar football team has been building strength and skills during summer workouts, and now they are having an opportunity to see what that translates into on the field. Their first summer game play took them to Tallassee High School for a 7-on-7 game. The Cougars had an opportunity to show what they have…
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