Different types of highs
Buzzy has been flying high these last couple of weeks, and it’s a good “high,” but not that high y’all are thinking. (LOL) It’s a better high, and everyone can enjoy it. There are many highs in the English language, and it depends on how we use them. Praising God can get you high,…
Read MoreOld home ec. building razed with controlled burn
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Rockford’s old home economics building located near the corner of Nixburg Road and Communication Drive was razed by a controlled burn Monday evening, with Hanover and Rockford volunteer fire departments overseeing the fire. The Town of Rockford notified residents that evening via social media that roads in the area…
Read MoreGoodwater’s mayoral candidates speak up during interviews
Special to the News News from Goodwater With municipal elections less than two weeks away and town residents preparing to go to the polls on August 26, we presented an opportunity for Goodwater’s four mayoral candidates to participate in interviews. The candidates took the opportunity to share information about themselves, their candidacy and why they…
Read MoreGoodwater VFD to have satellite station in Mt. Olive
Special to the News Goodwater Fire Chief Elmore Unbehant is pleased to announce a partnership between the Goodwater Volunteer Fire Department and the Coosa County Commission. Tuesday afternoon a groundbreaking ceremony was held, and Unbehant said construction had already begun on a satellite fire station being built at the intersection of County roads 49 and…
Read MoreSylacauga man dies in Rockford area crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3 p.m. Monday, August 11, has claimed the life of a Sylacauga man. James E. Carter Jr., 76, was fatally injured when the 2014 Nissan Versa he was driving left the roadway and struck an embankment. Carter was not using a seat belt at…
Read MoreCentral students win district Conservation contest
Special to the News Congratulations to Grayson Kelly and Jacob Stevens who won at the district level for the annual Soil and Water Conservation poster contest. This past spring our students created posters for the Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation annual contest. This year’s theme was “Home is Where the Habitat Is.” The posters of our…
Read MoreCommunity calendar: Aug. 15, 2025
August 16 Join us on August 16 in Stewartville for an adorable and fun cookie decorating class! It’s for the beginner or those just curious about what cookie decorating is all about! If you have limited experience with sugar cookies and found yourself frustrated with royal icing, this is the class for you. We will…
Read MorePraying for community-minded neighbors, business community
Last week I wrote about neighbors and what makes a good neighbor. This week I am on my knees because more properties are going up for sale in Equality. I am praying, begging, for good neighbors, community-minded neighbors. My fear is not of change or something different; my fear is greed and commercialism. There are…
Read MoreVolleyball season kicks off August 26!
See the schedule below for this year’s volleyball games. Go Cougars!
Read MoreObituaries: August 15, 2025
Chris O’Barr Chris O’Barr, age 43, of Sylacauga, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Chris was born in Valley to Helen O’Barr and Ricky O’Barr. Chris is survived by his wife, Tori O’Barr; children, Jarred O’Barr, Jevin O’Barr, Lucy O’Barr, Levi Curtis, Nataleigh Price, Annika Price; father, Ricky O’Barr; brother, Richard O’Barr (Brooke); sister,…
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