Year of Alabama Trails kicks off at Vulcan Park
Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship cuts the ribbon to kick off the Year of Alabama Trails at Vulcan Park. Photo by Billy Pope, ADCNR Commissioner Blankenship talks about the numerous trail opportunities available on State Parks and Forever Wild properties. Photo by Billy Pope, ADCNR Alabama Tourism Director Lee…
Read MoreOrphaned cougar cub from Montana arrives at Birmingham Zoo via FedEx
Special to the News Construction of the new Cougar Crossing habitat at the Birmingham Zoo was completed in January and now has its first resident prior to a mid-March opening. A female orphaned cougar kitten from Montana arrived at the Birmingham Zoo on Tuesday, February 11. The Birmingham Zoo worked with FedEx to…
Read MoreGive change a chance
Change is always a difficult thing to experience. But we face it in some form almost every day. It can be something as small as our preferred brand at the grocery store not being available and having to choose another one. Or something very personal, like a doctor we have been going to for…
Read MoreHaving a vision for the future is essential
Successful communities and counties always have a plan for the future. Unfortunately, “planning” is a dirty word in some communities and counties, especially in small communities and rural areas. In some places, this is the result of today’s highly polarized political culture. In other places, it results from a misunderstanding of planning and its value. The truth is, failing to…
Read MoreRep. Rogers introduces legislation to make way for permanent Daylight Saving Time
Special to the News Last Friday U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) announced the introduction of legislation that gives states the choice to remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round. Rogers has long supported measures to allow Alabama to remain on Daylight Saving Time. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 bars states from deciding whether to…
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Read MoreCommunity 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 MoreEight injured, one killed in Montgomery County wreck
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle that occurred at approximately 4:25 a.m. Saturday, March 1, has claimed the life of a Locust Grove, Ga., woman and injured eight other individuals. Angie L. Stone, 63, was fatally injured when the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van she was a passenger in was struck by…
Read MoreFebruary 24 – March 2, 2025
Jail population as of March 2: 40 inmates Males: 35 Females: 5 ARRESTS On February 24, Lt. Moon arrested Fletcher Antawin Strong, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was booked into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On February 24, Deputy Payton arrested Jadayshia…
Read MoreObituaries
Sandra Jeanette Peters Funeral service for Mrs. Sandra Jeanette Peters, 73, of Alexander City, will be Friday, March 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Shane Harris will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. It is with profound sorrow and loving remembrance that the family of…
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