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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 MoreRural healthcare a challenge in Alabama
Think about this, 55 out of 67 of Alabama’s counties are considered rural; 42.3% of the entire Alabama population lives in rural areas. The average percentage of uninsured Alabama residents aged 18 to 64 who live in rural areas is 16.4%, compared to 14.1% of residents who live in urban areas. There are less than 54 rural county…
Read MoreSecretary Allen delivers monumental results from Alabama Voter Integrity Database
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, developed and implemented the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) with help from his team at the Secretary of State’s office in September of 2023. Since then, the Alabama-based voter file maintenance system has delivered massive results and put Alabama on the map for innovations in election…
Read MoreAlabama should look to Louisiana’s major tax reform package to benefit state citizens
There has been talk about tax reform in Alabama through the years. While there has been work around the edges, it is not what a lot of politicians have promised. However, one of our neighbors has tackled it head on. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry called the state legislature into special session this past November. The…
Read MoreCentral JAG students bring home first, second place trophies at state competition
Central’s Jobs for Alabama Graduates (JAG) students went to state competition this week after progressing from the district competition earlier in the year. The JAG students competed in four categories: Employability Skills, Creative Decision Making, Financial Literacy, and Prepared Speaking. Central High School junior, Katie Meeks, won first place in the state for Prepared Speaking. Katie’s prompt was, “How has…
Read MoreLive music with Sydny Sikes tonight at Coosa Live
I have never had so many up in my business like I have had in Coosa County being as free as it is. I have homeowners’ insurance who wanted pictures of all sides of the house and property and now are wanting me to paint my house, put up handrails on a back porch…
Read MoreIt’s time to follow the red letters
Dear Editor, in my humble and loving opinion, This will be my final opinion piece for a while. I’ve decided to step back and reflect on how we, as a community, engage with one another. It seems like we as Americans have become quick to label one another in ways that deepen division instead of fostering…
Read MorePride of Coosa County band enjoys Alabama Symphony Orchestra
The Pride of Coosa County band attended the Alabama Symphony Orchestra (ASO) at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alys Stephens Center. These Coffee Concerts enable middle and high school students to enjoy a mini version of the ASO’s Masterworks Concerts. The symphony featured world-renowned soloists, movie music and symphonies by great composers such as Tchaikovsky, Mahler and Brahms. The Pride of Coosa County band director, Daryl Ingram, said, “They had…
Read MoreEF0 tornado crosses Weogufka, causes minor damage
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following a round of severe thunderstorms in the early morning hours Sunday, it has been determined that a tornado crossed through Weogufka, causing minor damage. The National Weather Service sent survey crews into the field in various counties to gauge possible tornado activity. On Tuesday afternoon, the…
Read MoreGov. Ivey reminds Alabamians to take part in annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Special to the News Yesterday Gov. Kay Ivey reminded Alabamians about the upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. It began at 12:01 a.m. today, February 21, and concludes at midnight on Sunday, February 23. “This time of year, you never know what Alabama’s weather will bring. We’ve already seen tornadoes and…
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