Thoughts on upcoming Independence Day
Our nation is going to have a birthday in 14 days. We will be 249 years old. I am looking forward to the celebrations next year on our 250th anniversary as a nation. I hope we have parades all around the country and everyone turns out to celebrate our exceptionalism. You know I love…
Read MoreFundraising for Alabama 2026 elections moving full steam ahead
So, while the 2026 Alabama election campaigns unofficially started in May, we are a long way from the official kick-off. Those who are candidates for the election cycle next year for state and county races and running in the Alabama Republican primary have to wait until next January to actually sign up and pay their…
Read MoreCardwell’s Italian cake wins contest
Special to the News The Coosa County Farmers Federation held its annual cooking contest on June 10. Judges for this contest were Rockford Mayor Scott White, Lynn Anne Castleberry and Christa Jennings. This year the category was “iced sheet cakes.” First place was awarded to Glenda Cardwell for her Italian coconut cream, and…
Read MoreDrugs: A deadly device of the devil #2
What is the solution to the problem of drugs, including tobacco and alcohol? First of all, we must stop dealing with the symptoms and begin dealing with the problem – sin! Drug abuse, including tobacco and alcohol, is condemned by God. While the Bible nowhere specifically mentions by name marijuana, heroin, or crack cocaine,…
Read MoreA simple exercise
Do this. Think of your favorite thing. I promise this won’t take long. Simply close your eyes and think of your favorite thing in the whole world besides queso dip. Okay. Got it? Now you’re going to have to open your eyes again because these paragraphs aren’t going to read themselves. Maybe your…
Read MoreMunicipal election qualifying underway
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With municipal elections coming in August, those interested in qualifying to run for municipal office had only two weeks to add their names to the ballots, with qualifying having begun Tuesday. In Coosa County, there are three municipalities that will hold an election on August 26, Goodwater, Kellyton…
Read MoreRockford approves ordinances, grant application
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its May meeting, the Rockford Town Council approved and adopted two ordinances by majority vote and took another ordinance into consideration. As mentioned at its April meeting when presented for consideration, the Town Council reviewed ordinances related to ticketable offenses During the April meeting, Police Chief George…
Read MoreDrug drop box installed at Rockford
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Rockford and area residents no longer have to wait for the annual Drug Take Back Day to get rid of their expired or unwanted medications. Thanks to a partnership with the Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention, the Town of Rockford and the Rockford Police Department, a drug…
Read MoreCottage Grove celebrates May Day
Special to the News Submitted by Mamie M. Ellis The J. D. Thompson High School Alumni Association members had planned a full day of fun events for May 17, which included the Fun Run Walk-a-Thon. Although rain was not in the plan, it showed up. To quote Alumni Association Vice President Sheryl Borden, “God…
Read MoreLandowners advised to keep eyes out for invasive cogongrass
A patch of invasive cogongrass was recently spotted in Coosa County and reported to the local Alabama Forestry Commission to help control it. Photo submitted Cogongrass, Imperata cylindrica, is an aggressive colony-forming perennial grass that often forms circular infestations. Photo submitted Special to the News Landowners and passersby are encouraged to…
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