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In last week’s column I hoped everyone survived the cold and was sad that we didn’t get any snow. Well, here we go again! Extremely cold, possibly record-breaking cold, and chances of snow again. School was out for a couple of days in addition to the Monday holiday. So, maybe next time, I think…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Students of the Month
Seventh grader Alona Shehan is the daughter of Hanna Rudd and James Shehan. Alona says she loves science because Mrs. Thompson makes it fun and engaging. According to her teachers, she is very polite and well mannered. In addition, she is quiet and always takes care of business. In her accelerated math class, Alona…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreBuzzy seen flying over Coosa County
Buzzy was spotted recently in Coosa County, visiting and roosting with several family members in a tree before leaving with a cousin to check out Coosa County with a bird’s eye view. Buzzy soared away, looking for warmer locales while checking for any snow in Coosa County. Photo by Christa Jennings
Read MorePublic safety legislation looks to be on agenda for upcoming Legislative Session
The year 2024 was a violent one in Alabama. With the high amount of crime across the state, particularly in the large metropolitan areas, local officials could not solve the problems alone. It is now up to Alabama leaders to tackle public safety issues that have not been solved at the local level. There are…
Read MoreBreaking: Two killed in Saturday crash in Coosa County
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5 p.m. Saturday, January 18, has claimed two lives. Kelderick J. Williams, 34, of Vestavia Hills, was fatally injured when the 2003 BMW 325xi that he was driving was struck by the 2021 Nissan Murano driven by James W. Thrasher, 73, of Oxford.…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – December meeting
Audio recording of the December 17, 2024, Rockford Town Council meeting: To read the article covering this meeting, click here.
Read MoreMunicipal elections coming in August
Qualifying begins June 10 By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With the first month of the new year already halfway over, municipal elections are fast approaching. Municipal elections for the majority of cities and towns in Alabama will be held August 26. For Coosa County, this means that Goodwater, Kellyton and Rockford will…
Read MoreRockford approves raises, increased salaries for mayor, council
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its December meeting, the Rockford Town Council approved one-time pay increases, or bonuses, for town employees, as well as raises for all employees and increases in the salaries for the mayor and council members. With all council members present, the council discussed the one-time pay increases, or…
Read MoreWorld history students recreate industrial revolution inventions for museum exhibit
Special to the News Ninth grade modern world history students chose an industrial revolution invention to recreate for a museum exhibit. The model also included a museum label with the inventor, date and how the invention revolutionized industry. As was often the case during the industrial revolution, students competed to create the best model with the reward being a chocolate bar. The…
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