2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest winners announced
Rockford photo takes third place in a category Jennifer Lynn Grainger took First Place in the Alabama State Parks Category of the 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest with this photo of Cheaha State Park. This photo of mushrooms in Rockford, taken by Caroline Reese Thornton, won third place in the Shoots and…
Read MoreSafety rules for “Think Smart Before You Start” spring break 2025
Focus on safe travel, responsible decisions, beach safety Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is kicking off its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break” campaign, a statewide initiative aimed at promoting safety and smart decision-making for all citizens during the popular spring break season. This proactive campaign…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Students of the Month
Seventh grader Kortlyn Welch is the daughter of Wanda McElrath and Vicktor Welch. She resides in the Goodwater community. She attends Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Kortlyn is a very mannerable and sweet young lady. She is the epitome of class! She works very hard in school and is always willing to help others. Her favorite subject is…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Teacher of the Month, Coach Flowers
Coach Flowers has been a physical education teacher at Central for one year, as well as the head football coach and assistant middle school basketball coach. Although Coach Flowers has only been with us for one year, he has 15 years of experience in education, as well as 10 years experience as a head…
Read MoreSunshine week II
Community Calendar
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 MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreHear from some of Buzzy’s fans
I appreciate Ms. Ruby Johnson responding to me in her “Union Square News” column about why she loves living in Coosa County and sharing good things from her community. Thank you for reading and responding, Ruby. It was also nice to hear from a fan up north in Sylacauga. Thank you, Ms. Christine Owens.…
Read MoreRichville Spring Fling, Bingo to be held April 5
Hope everyone is adjusting to the new time. There is talk of making it permanent which is fine by me; I really dislike making the transition. It takes me about a week to get used to the “new” time! Leprechauns, pots of gold, shamrocks, and green! What is that about? It’s Saint Patrick’s Day…
Read MoreWhat about miracles today: Part 3
No Bible believer denies the miracles of the Bible! Throughout the Bible we see the mighty hand of God working with great power. Our desire in this series of columns continues to be to answer the question, “Are miracles still being performed today?” Miracles that occurred in the Bible were undeniable. They were not…
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