Rockford man arrested for resisting arrest, more
Justin Cole Powell By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Rockford man was arrested on four charges last month, including resisting arrest, following a response to an emergency call. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on April 11, Deputy Payton responded to a call of shots fired on County Road 59 in Rockford.…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – March and April, 2025
Audio of the Rockford Town Council’s March 18 meeting: Audio of the Rockford Town Council’s April 15 meeting: To read the article covering these meetings, click here.
Read MoreRockford man arrested for making false 911 calls
John Presley By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Rockford man was arrested last month on charges related to placing unfounded 911 calls. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on April 3 the Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a 911 call from Rockwood Apartments. Upon arriving at the scene, Deputy Payton met with John…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes warrant, probation arrests
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office has made another round of arrests for probation violations and warrants. On May 2, 27-year-old Courtney Rachelle Cook of Dothan was picked up from the Dothan Police Department and arrested for two counts of probation violation and failure to appear for first-degree theft…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
May 18 Holly Springs Baptist Church in Coosa County will hold its 175th Homecoming on May 18, beginning at 11 a.m. There will be music and preaching. Bring a chair and food to share. May 18-21 “Revive us Again” – Equality Methodist Church is hosting a revival May 18-21. We invite all to come…
Read MoreApril 28 – May 4, 2025
Jail population as of May 4: 31 inmates Males: 22 Females: 9 ARRESTS On April 30, Deputy Dawson arrested Jocquez Tyree Dixon, a citizen of Montgomery, on the charge of Failure to Appear in court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $3,407 cash bond. On May 2, Deputy Moeser arrested…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
May 17 The J.D. Thompson Alumni Association will hold a May Day event May 17 at the historic Coosa County Training School, located at 1854 Coosa County Road 93 in Cottage Grove. Day starts with the Chlora K. May Fun Run/Walk-a-Thon with registration beginning at 7 a.m. and walk starting at 8 a.m. From 9:30…
Read MoreIt’s already here
Last week there was an interesting letter to the editor from Lynne Taylor about government involvement in the media and education. She questioned whether the problems in other countries could come to us here in America. I hate to say it, but IT’S ALREADY HERE. Education was not originally included in our Constitution as…
Read MoreGraphite, the game changer
Graphite is one of the three forms in which carbon is found naturally; diamond and coal being the other two. In today’s world graphite’s uses are numerous, from being an important component in lithium-ion batteries, nuclear reactors, playing an essential role in the electoral industry, as well as being the “lead” in pencils. As a material it is quite greasy and…
Read MoreInaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit held at Lake Guntersville
Despite the rain, students at the Summit enjoyed an afternoon of paddling on Lake Guntersville. Photo by Henry Busby Students also received archery instruction from ADCNR staff at the Summit. Photo by Henry Busby Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship takes the opportunity to network at the Outdoor Recreation Summit…
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