Alabama leaders set to take up more artificial intelligence legislation in 2025
With the advent of December, we are getting closer to year end, and 2025 is around the corner. The new year means the upcoming Alabama legislative session is also fast approaching with the talk of what bills will be taken up. If you look around the country, what is getting the most attention from lawmakers…
Read MoreConstables determined, official election results certified
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer While the county’s eligible provisional ballots were reviewed and counted last Tuesday, it took extra time to finalize election results for this cycle because of the number of write-in votes for constables in multiple precincts. Judge of Probate Richard Dean and the Canvassing Board; comprised of Dean, Sheriff…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Coosa County Farmers Federation essay contest winners
Special to the News The Coosa County school system is very thankful to the Coosa County Farmers Federation Women’s Committee and its president, Donna Brown, for sponsoring an essay contest for students as part of the Farm-City Week celebration. Pictured is Coosa County Farmers Federation Women’s Committee president Donna Brown, vice president Beverly Burks, Central High School ninth and eleventh grade…
Read MoreALDOT performing bridge maintenance over Coosa River on Hwy. 22
Map courtesy of ALDOT By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Alabama Department of Transportation, or ALDOT, is performing bridge maintenance on the Alabama Highway 22 bridge over the Coosa River. The bridge connects Coosa and Chilton counties and is located northeast of Verbena. On November 7 ALDOT reported that the…
Read MoreWilliams provides information, update on expansion project
This project map provided by Williams shows the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company and the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project. The exact work to be done to the compressor station in Coosa County is to modify the piping for bi-directional compression. By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Work will be done to a compressor station…
Read MoreFire Danger Advisory rescinded for all counties
Special to the News With the recent rainfall across the state, lower temperatures and higher humidity – especially good overnight recovery (humidities of 60% or greater) – the chance of significant wildfire potential has decreased. Although Alabama remains in drought conditions for the foreseeable future, surface fuels that are the primary carrier of wildfire…
Read MoreGrateful for Veterans Day programs, events
Personally chosen veterans are honored each year as part of the “Quilts of Valor” program at Rockford’s Veterans Day luncheon. The Weogufka Neighborhood Watch holds an annual ceremony for Veterans Day at the monument located at Memorial Loop. I enjoyed the front-page article last week regarding the Veterans Day program at our…
Read MoreTwo Alabama congressmen hold powerful roles in upcoming session
With all of the national election results finally in, Republicans will now control the presidency and have majorities in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Most of the talk has been about Donald Tump returning to the White House and the leadership changes in the U.S. Senate. With Republicans taking over the…
Read MoreObituaries
Bobby Gene Mann Sr. Bobby Gene Mann Sr., born February 29, 1948, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Bobby lived a life marked by faith, devotion, and service, leaving a legacy of love and dedication that will be cherished by all who knew him. Bobby was preceded…
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