Be all that you can be
There are a lot of things you can be. In fact, you can be anything you want in this life. You can be social, or you can be anti-social. You can be an introvert, be an extrovert, or be an ambivert – which is both. You can be alone. Or you can be a friend.…
Read MoreOld Rock Jail closed until September
Happy Fourth of July! Weekend filled with fireworks, parades, BBQ, family, and friends. Also happy birthday to all the July folks having birthdays this month, which includes me! However, we often forget the reason behind the holiday. This was the date in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental…
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July 10 The Coosa County E-911 Board will hold a special called meeting on July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the E-911 Board room in Rockford. These meetings are open to the public. July 12 The Coosa County Girl Scouts will have its first monthly meeting on Saturday, July 12, at 9:30 a.m. The…
Read MoreObituaries
David Joiner Jones Funeral service for Mr. David Joiner Jones, 80, of Hackneyville, was Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Clinton Branch and Rev. Kevin Holman officiated. Burial followed at Old Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Jones passed away on June 28, 2025, at the age of 80. Born…
Read MoreAARP, United Way Worldwide expand 211 Caregiver Program to Alabama, unlocking critical support for millions of family caregivers
Special to the News Millions more family caregivers in Alabama and across the country now have easier access to critical support, thanks to a major expansion of the Caregiver Support Program from AARP and United Way Worldwide. Originally launched in 2021, this groundbreaking initiative connects family caregivers to essential services for themselves and…
Read MoreCougar football working hard, playing hard
The Cougar football team has been building strength and skills during summer workouts, and now they are having an opportunity to see what that translates into on the field. Their first summer game play took them to Tallassee High School for a 7-on-7 game. The Cougars had an opportunity to show what they have…
Read MoreHappy Independence Day!
Today is an incredibly special day for all Americans! We are celebrating the 249th anniversary of our independence from the monarchy of Great Britain. On July 4, 1776, our Continental Congress ratified of our Declaration of Independence and we were separated from the human king. And both our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution acknowledged…
Read MoreCandidates qualify for municipal elections
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Qualifying closed Tuesday for municipal elections, with candidates now set to appear on ballots in two of Coosa County’s three municipalities. The ballots for municipal elections are to include names of those who qualified by the 5 p.m. deadline Tuesday. However, in cases where only one statement of candidacy…
Read MoreRep. Robbins presents check to Weogufka Center
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Weogufka Center was recently the recipient of a $5,000 grant check presented by Rep. Ben Robbins. Robbins presented the check to Gay Adams with the organization, which hosts events and helps to maintain the old Weogufka school facility. Adams said the funds will be used for the…
Read MoreSweet Spot ice cream shop opens in Goodwater
“We had the vision.” Special to the News News from Goodwater The mother-son team of Krystal and Jordan Benson have opened The Sweet Spot on Alabama Highway 9 in downtown Goodwater across from Goodwater Baptist Church. Serving up delicious Blue Bell ice cream and milkshakes in a variety of flavors, The…
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