Taking care of our neighbors
Last week in my column I talked some about MANNA of Rockford Baptist Church and the services it provides for Coosa County residents who are struggling to meet the food needs of their families. It is a stand-alone group within Rockford Baptist Church formed by some of their members and approved to use their…
Read MoreCentral Elementary celebrated with 37 CES pageant contestants this year
Tiny Miss CES Little Miss CES Miss CES Central Elementary School Coosa County is one of the few schools in the area that continues to hold school pageant opportunities for their young ladies. This year there were 37 CES pageant contestants. Thank you to pageant director Meg Masters. The CES…
Read MoreThankful for birthday, precious great-granddaughter
My great-granddaughter Chelsey is a precious and courageous little girl, always blessing me. I thank God for another birthday on March 25. I am still kicking – not as fast, but I love every moment. Happy birthday to my twin sister, Judy Cunningham. Birthday wishes also go to my dear friend Betty S.…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
March 27-29 Rockford Baptist Church will hold an indoor charity yard sale March 27-29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday. Proceeds to benefit The Shepherd’s Closet. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, housewares and lots more! The indoor yard sale will be held at the church,…
Read MoreADOC employee arrested on contraband charges
Special to the News On March 23, the ADOC Narcotics and Law Enforcement Services Divisions arrested Correctional Security Guard Sabrina Taylor during an investigation into the illegal introduction of contraband at Holman Correctional Facility. Taylor was arrested, transported to the Escambia County Jail and charged with ethics violation, prohibited activities, custodial sexual misconduct, and…
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 MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreThe elephant and the ants
Once upon a time there were three little ants. The ants had an unusual home. They lived atop an elephant. Long ago the ants’ mother had reasoned that an elephant would be a wise place to lay eggs to keep them from danger. “No predators shall ever find my eggs on an elephant!”…
Read MoreAG Marshall warns Alabamians of rising phone scams
Special to the News Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning residents to stay vigilant against increasingly sophisticated phone scams targeting consumers across the state. Scammers are using deceptive tactics to trick victims into sending money, purchasing gift cards, or making cryptocurrency transactions under false pretenses. “If you receive a call that sounds strange,…
Read MoreWeogufka endures second tornado this year
An EF1 tornado impacted the Weogufka community Saturday night, resulting in property damage such as this along County Road 29. Photos by Craig Martin By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With rounds of severe storms impacting almost the entire state Saturday night, the Weogufka community found itself in the midst of a second…
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