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We had a perfect weekend to be working on the yard; however, we went to a family wedding and to visit with some family members. It was nice to see everyone; it was also very nice to come home. Needless to say, no yard work for me this past weekend because by the time…
Read MoreProvidence welcomes all to Easter sunrise service Sunday
Happy Easter to everyone! If you are looking for a sunrise service, Providence Baptist would welcome everyone to come out early Easter morning to ours. It is at the cemetery on the hill behind the church at 6:30 a.m. There is nothing like it! Being out there with the sun coming up behind the…
Read MoreA funeral at Shiloh
There were ghosts everywhere. That’s what I kept thinking, while standing on Shiloh battlefield. Ghosts. You could feel them. You could almost hear their fraternal laughter. You could smell their gunpowder. A ghost is merely a soul who doesn’t want to be forgotten. Beneath our feet, at Shiloh National Military Park, beneath 163…
Read MorePaid to be involved in our business
Here’s some community news and some food for thought. Last week there was an educational forest landowner tour. There were about 70 people attending. This number included dignitaries from the ALFA Farmers Federation, the Alabama Forestry Commission, the Alabama Forest Owners Association, and the American Forest Foundation. A speaker highlighted the importance of the forest industry…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
April 19 The Coosa County High School Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet in Rockford at the old high school gymnasium, AKA the Rockford Event Center, at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. Everyone who has graduated or attended CCHS, their spouses and children are invited to attend. Please bring a covered dish and…
Read MoreIt is much more than backwater
The lakes; including Lay Lake, Lake Martin, Lake Mitchell, and Lake Jordan; are crucial to Coosa County, serving as major recreational resources, supporting local economies and providing vital water management benefits. These lakes are key to the county’s economy, attracting tourism and supporting industries like fishing and boating. The lakes offer numerous opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and other…
Read MoreLady Cougar softball honors seniors during pre-game ceremony
Reagan Cardwell ZyNedria Edwards Brynlee Hawthorne Diamond Doll Harper Elliott The pre-game ceremony celebrated three Lady Cougar senior softball players and the senior Diamond Dolls, including their accomplishments and their future plans. All the senior Diamond Dolls will also be acknowledged at the baseball senior night ceremony Thursday, as…
Read MoreSmith Lake boat crash results in fatalities
Special to the News A two-vessel crash that occurred at approximately 7:03 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, has claimed the life of an Altoona man. Joey M. Broom, 58, was fatally injured when the Center Console vessel he was onboard was struck by a Nitro Bass Boat. Broom was pronounced deceased at the…
Read MoreApril 7-13, 2025
Jail population as of April 13: 36 inmates Males: 30 Females: 6 ARRESTS On April 7, Inv. Middlebrooks arrested Clifford Bernard Ellis, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Failure to Appear/Comply/Pay. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On April 8, Deputy Payton arrested…
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