Gov. Ivey signs historic paid parental leave into law
Gov. Kay Ivey signs SB199 into law while surrounded by working parents, teachers and public servants from across the state, Special to the News Surrounded by working parents, teachers and public servants from across the state, on Wednesday Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law SB199, the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave…
Read MoreACT testers receive a sweet treat thanks to Blue Bell
A special thank you to Blue Bell in Sylacauga who donated ice cream cups for us to treat our eleventh grade students during their recent ACT testing.
Read MoreALEA’s promposal: Be safe, sober this prom
Special to the News As the high school prom season approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is reminding students of the importance of safe driving and making responsible decisions behind the wheel. In an effort to educate teens about the dangers of drinking and driving, distracted driving and substance use, ALEA is hosting…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
April 5 The Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Association in Coosa County will hold its bi-annual meeting on Saturday, April 5, at 10 a.m. at the church. All members, please attend. We will be discussing plans for Holly Springs’ 175th Homecoming. We want to make it a special day and appreciate input from all…
Read MoreThank You
The family of the late Wilhelmina Hardy Riley wishes to express their sincere thanks and deep gratitude for all expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness shown during our time of bereavement. At this time, we would also like to thank the Behlehem Missionary Baptist Church Family for all their prayers and words of comfort.…
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February 5-April 9 Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama Inc., along with the Coosa County Extension Office and Coosa County Chamber of Commerce, are once again sponsoring a free tax assistance program. Certified and trained tax preparers will provide free tax assistance and electronic filing of federal and state income tax forms in Rockford for those…
Read MoreCougar cub name chosen; zoo birthday celebration set for Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Juniper is an orphaned cougar cub from Montana who arrived at the Birmingham Zooin February. She will soon be joined by Spruce, a cougar cub from California. Special to the News Meet Juniper. With more than 5,700 votes cast, the female cougar cub at the Birmingham Zoo will now be called…
Read MoreObituaries
Connie Lynn Atha Connie Lynn Atha, age 72, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Connie is survived by her husband, Francis Eugene Atha; her sons, Jason Eugene Atha and Jacob Tyler Atha; her daughter, Sherry Atha; her sister, Cora Miller; her grandchildren, Shay, Coleman, Cambell, Conner, Cason, Clayton, Caleb, and Grace;…
Read MoreBOE approves field trips, personnel, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Last Thursday’s meeting of the Board of Education saw the approval of field trips, a contract and policy, updated job description, and a few personnel matters. With Board President Tiffany McCain absent, Vice President Sharon Massie oversaw the meeting, with all other members present. The Board unanimously…
Read MoreMountain Brook man arrested for insurance fraud, more
Jeremy Dennis The Can-Am side-by-side that was recovered after allegedly being stolen. Photo courtesy of Coosa County Sheriff’s Office By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Mountain Brook man was arrested on fraud- and forgery-related charges on Tuesday after a months-long investigation stemming from January. On January 26, Jeremy Brad Dennis…
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