Community Calendar
June 20-22 After 15 years, the Mitchell family returns to Coosa County to celebrate family during the weekend of June 20-22, and this year, the reunion most fittingly coincides with the National Juneteenth Holiday. During that weekend, the family will engage in activities to strengthen the bond of unity through remembering shared experiences and honoring…
Read MorePublic service is special calling
Must be an election coming up! Last week’s paper made the Rockford mayor and Town Council look extremely busy. It was such a long article. But my jaded eyes determined that it was mostly about their ongoing review of out-dated ordinances, with a sprinkling of old business that had been tabled over and again.…
Read MoreJune 9-15, 2025
Jail population as of June 15: 25 inmates Males: 22 Females: 3 ARRESTS On June 9, Deputy Brown arrested Jaden Lawrence Beckwood, a citizen of Kellyton, on the charges of Probation Violation X 4. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On June 11, Deputy Moeser arrested Adam Dunn…
Read MoreBecome engaged
In the United States, voting is a fundamental right and an essential part of being an engaged citizen. It allows each of us to have a say in shaping the policies and future of our communities, our cities and country. Regardless of age (as long as you’re 18!), ethnicity, or background, every person has…
Read MoreThoughts on upcoming Independence Day
Our nation is going to have a birthday in 14 days. We will be 249 years old. I am looking forward to the celebrations next year on our 250th anniversary as a nation. I hope we have parades all around the country and everyone turns out to celebrate our exceptionalism. You know I love…
Read MoreFundraising for Alabama 2026 elections moving full steam ahead
So, while the 2026 Alabama election campaigns unofficially started in May, we are a long way from the official kick-off. Those who are candidates for the election cycle next year for state and county races and running in the Alabama Republican primary have to wait until next January to actually sign up and pay their…
Read MoreCardwell’s Italian cake wins contest
Special to the News The Coosa County Farmers Federation held its annual cooking contest on June 10. Judges for this contest were Rockford Mayor Scott White, Lynn Anne Castleberry and Christa Jennings. This year the category was “iced sheet cakes.” First place was awarded to Glenda Cardwell for her Italian coconut cream, and…
Read MoreDrugs: A deadly device of the devil #2
What is the solution to the problem of drugs, including tobacco and alcohol? First of all, we must stop dealing with the symptoms and begin dealing with the problem – sin! Drug abuse, including tobacco and alcohol, is condemned by God. While the Bible nowhere specifically mentions by name marijuana, heroin, or crack cocaine,…
Read MoreA simple exercise
Do this. Think of your favorite thing. I promise this won’t take long. Simply close your eyes and think of your favorite thing in the whole world besides queso dip. Okay. Got it? Now you’re going to have to open your eyes again because these paragraphs aren’t going to read themselves. Maybe your…
Read MoreMunicipal election qualifying underway
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With municipal elections coming in August, those interested in qualifying to run for municipal office had only two weeks to add their names to the ballots, with qualifying having begun Tuesday. In Coosa County, there are three municipalities that will hold an election on August 26, Goodwater, Kellyton…
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