Faith plays pivotal role
Faith plays a pivotal role in Christianity. That is the way God designed the plan of salvation. It comes only through faith in God’s grace. We must repent of our sins and believe that Jesus Christ paid the price for them at Calvary. Without faith in God’s Word, there is no salvation. Consider a couple…
Read MoreCCASW planning annual Hatchet Creek float
Participants in last year’s Creek Run Festival. Photos by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Association of Scenic Waterways met last Wednesday, with a focus on planning for this year’s Hatchet Creek float, called the Creek Run Festival. The association’s Board of Directors decided to set May 17…
Read MoreGood Grove Missionary Baptist Church tours J.D. Thompson Alumni Association Museum
Good Grove Church members and alumni members. Photo submitted Good Grove members looking at old photos. Photo submitted Ruby Wright and Pastor Bobby Montgomery. Photo submitted Young Good Grove Church member standing near historical exhibit. Photo submitted Special to the News Submitted by Mamie Ellis On Sunday, February 23,…
Read MoreCentral students attend FCCLA State Leadership Conference
Special to the News Family and Consumer Science teacher Mrs. Worley recently took eight of her students to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference in Montgomery. The students competed in various events to showcase their projects. Ruby Burks competed in Sports Nutrition and won a silver medal. Elizabeth Clark and Elizabeth Moore competed in Interior Design and won silver medals. Tatum…
Read More2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest winners announced
Rockford photo takes third place in a category Jennifer Lynn Grainger took First Place in the Alabama State Parks Category of the 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest with this photo of Cheaha State Park. This photo of mushrooms in Rockford, taken by Caroline Reese Thornton, won third place in the Shoots and…
Read MoreSafety rules for “Think Smart Before You Start” spring break 2025
Focus on safe travel, responsible decisions, beach safety Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is kicking off its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break” campaign, a statewide initiative aimed at promoting safety and smart decision-making for all citizens during the popular spring break season. This proactive campaign…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Students of the Month
Seventh grader Kortlyn Welch is the daughter of Wanda McElrath and Vicktor Welch. She resides in the Goodwater community. She attends Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Kortlyn is a very mannerable and sweet young lady. She is the epitome of class! She works very hard in school and is always willing to help others. Her favorite subject is…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Teacher of the Month, Coach Flowers
Coach Flowers has been a physical education teacher at Central for one year, as well as the head football coach and assistant middle school basketball coach. Although Coach Flowers has only been with us for one year, he has 15 years of experience in education, as well as 10 years experience as a head…
Read MoreSunshine week II
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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…
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