Obituaries
Albert Wilson “Bud” Ivey Jr. Albert Wilson “Bud” Ivey Jr. was born on July 11, 1950, to Albert Wilson Ivey Sr. and Ruenette Litaker Ivey in Rockford in Coosa County. The family will receive friends Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Gassett Funeral Home Chapel in…
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I finally did it, with help from my husband, but we finally moved the fence around the water meter so that when they come to read the water meter they don’t have to deal with our difficult gate or lots of farm birds who want to know who is entering their territory. Not that…
Read MoreThornton earns place on Wallace State’s President’s List
Special to the News Wallace State Community College congratulates Caroline Thornton of Rockford on being named to the President’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. Thornton is one of 685 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. To earn a spot on the…
Read MoreCongratulations to inaugural Cougar Dance Team
Special to the News Tryouts were recently held for the first Central High School dance team. Congratulations to the following girls who made the team, Elena Robinson, Lillie Kimbrell, A’maiya Jackson, Lily Howell, Henley Stevens, Chloe Sizemore, MaryAnn Ward, Mallorie Feltman, and Anna Grace Trussell. The team is looking forward to their upcoming uniform fitting, summer camp and practices as…
Read MoreMay 19-25, 2025
Total jail population as of May 25: 21 inmates Males: 19 Females: 2 ARRESTS On May 19, Deputy Payton arrested Timothy Oneal Leonard, a citizen of Kellyton, on the charge of Domestic Violence 3rd Degree. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On May 20, Deputy Moeser arrested…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch to meet Thursday; Providence Baptist’s homecoming June 1
Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day. My granddaughter, her husband and my youngest great-grand left Tuesday morning heading back to Twentynine Palms, Calif. After being here for more than four weeks, my house is very quiet! In the fall, they will be moving to North Carolina, which is a one-day drive, so maybe…
Read MoreJaycee Andrews named to Samford University’s spring 2025 Dean’s List
Special to the News Jaycee Andrews, pre-business major from Kellyton, was named to Samford University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework.…
Read MoreHonor Rolls
A Honor Roll Shehan, Alona Marie 7th grade ——————————————————- Adair, Caleb Tyuan 8th grade Cowart, Alizabeth Caprice 8th grade Gaddis, Caiden Lamar 8th grade Penton, Micha Randol 8th grade Stevens, Henley Madison 8th grade A/B Honor Roll 7th Grade Greene, Anthony Tyrone Welch, Kortlyn R’Riann Yates, Jenni Marie 8th Grade Franklin, Christopher Jay Jones,…
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May 31 Rockford’s Spring Fling and vendor event will be held Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in and around the town’s playground. *** Bingo in Millerville at Bibb Graves Community Center will be Saturday, May 31, from 5-8 p.m. Cards will be 50 cents each. Food available. June 7 The 87th Weogufka Alumni…
Read MoreWhy do I write?
I can’t write. I don’t know why. Every time I sit down, I can’t do it. Namely, I keep asking myself “Why are you writing this?” Then I get up and go outside. I’ve been writing professionally for upwards of a decade. And suddenly, I don’t know why I’m doing it. What’s…
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