When you wish upon a star
I saw a shooting star. A big one. I was exiting Walmart. Pushing my buggy. It was dusk. The sky was pink. I looked into a cloudless sky and there it was. A long streak shot across the sky moving faster than a knife fight in a phone booth. I stopped walking. I…
Read MoreVintage Vibe to perform at Coosa Live’s Open Mic tonight
I am still working in the yard; having my rare free time filled with storms is not helping me get things accomplished. And now we’re hearing that more storms are forecast for the weekend. We were able to get 90% of the house painted before returning the lift. But over the seven days we…
Read MoreThankful for Brian Walker
Union Square gives a big shout out to Mr. Brian Walker. He keeps Union Square and also some other communities looking great! He makes the saying “Alabama is a clean state” be true. I remember some years ago hearing someone saying that New York wanted to send its waste and trash to Mobile, and…
Read MoreRockford adopts ordinances for municipal election
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its February meeting the Rockford Town Council approved and adopted one amended ordinance and two new ordinances relating to the upcoming municipal election. With all members present, the Council reviewed ordinances to be adopted in order to meet the state deadlines for the municipal election. As with…
Read MoreRockford Library sees complete remodel
Rockford Library Board members enjoy seeing improvements made to the children’s area during the recent library remodel. Pictured from left are Shannon Atkins, Carol Mullendore and Dorothy Dunlap. Photo by Christa Jennings Improvements to the children’s area help make it more inviting and visually appealing, with a colorful Dr. Seuss’ “Cat in…
Read MoreCentral baseball racks up four wins over last week
Special to the News The Cougars started racking up wins last Wednesday with their win against Loachapoka with a score of 17-7, they continued on Thursday with a win against Talladega with a score of 20-9, and then came back this week with a win of 9-8 against Anniston and another win against…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – February meeting
Audio recording of the February 18, 2025, Rockford Town Council meeting: To read the article covering this meeting, click here.
Read MoreCoosa represented at Chamber Day at Capitol
Alabama Chambers hosts inaugural event at state Capitol Gov. Kay Ivey with representatives of chambers of commerce across Alabama. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Coosa County was well represented at the stat’s first Chamber Day at the Capitol in Montgomery Wednesday with both Chamber of Commerce President Elmore Unbehant and…
Read MoreVeteran drive huge success
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The fifth veterans drive, spearheaded by brothers Kaden and Carter Tindall, proved to be another successful event in helping collect items for area veterans. The brothers, sons of Thomas and Jennifer Tindall of Rockford, recruited more help this year from fellow students Brandon Thompson and Justin Calhoun…
Read MoreGoodwater woman injured in Shelby County crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:53 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, has claimed the life of a Vincent man. Donald M. Harris, 76, was fatally injured when the 2010 Toyota Tacoma he was driving collided head-on with the 2023 Mazda CX-9 driven by Jennifer H. Robbins, 46, of Goodwater. Harris was…
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