Letter to the Editor
Responding to letters Dear Editor, Responding to two letters to the editor, “God’s in control” by “Mr. Proud to be an American” and an opinion as to why people hate Donald Trump by Billy Waites. I cannot speak for anyone else. However, I myself do not hate Donald Trump. I hate what he does…
Read MoreWishing all a happy, safe Thanksgiving
Hard to believe November is almost over and Christmas is less than five weeks away. Thanksgiving is next week! So, I want to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving. School will be out all next week for Thanksgiving holiday. Also, next Friday is “Black Friday” with all the sales; however, it’s changed over…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Students of the Month
Note: Could not get images to load Seventh grader Kaden Tindall is the son of Jennifer and Thomas Tindall. He is a resident of the Rockford community. Kaden’s favorite subject is math because it challenges him. Kaden is excellent in class, loves to help others and is very respectful. He sincerely cares about his grades, performance and attendance. He…
Read MoreSeniors re-enact Marbury v. Madison case
Twelfth graders who take government at the Central campus re-enacted the landmark Supreme Court case, Marbury v. Madison, which was decided in 1803. Although they had read about the case in their textbook, it is a somewhat complicated case, and the re-enactment helps the students understand how it unfolded and the implications of the court’s decision. In deciding Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court gave…
Read MoreAlabama trustees release Restoration Plan IV with $24.1 million in coastal restoration projects
Special to the News Restoration Plan IV with projects that address damages to Alabama’s natural resources caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 has been approved by the Alabama Trustee Implementation Group of the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) program. The final plan includes 11 potential coastal restoration projects. Alabama’s…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
November 21 Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held Thursday, November 21, from 4-7 p.m. at Rockford Baptist Church’s Family Life Center. Dine in or carry out. Must pick up food voucher for carry-out plates by November 19 at Rockford Baptist Church. Vouchers can be picked up Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
Read MoreIRS-CI Atlanta Field Office reminding taxpayers to protect themselves from fraud schemes during International Fraud Awareness Week
Special to the News The IRS Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office is focusing the public’s attention to antifraud awareness by highlighting how to choose a reputable tax preparer and avoiding cryptocurrency scams as part of the 2024 International Fraud Awareness Week, November 17-23. “There are numerous schemes criminals are using to defraud and separate…
Read MoreTwo more arrested for Cottage Grove murder of Benson
Montgomery man, woman arrested for May homicide Jazmyne McGee Reginald Cooper By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two more individuals from outside Coosa County were arrested last Friday in connection with the May homicide of 27-year-old David Tyrell Benson of the Cottage Grove community. As reported May 3, the Sheriff’s Office sought…
Read MoreRockford discusses upgrades, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The October meeting of the Rockford Town Council saw little action, with the majority of the agenda being for discussion and informational purposes only. In action items, with Councilmember Shirley Ogle absent from the meeting, the council approved selling a Ford Ranger that is no longer running. The…
Read MoreCentral Coosa Schools honors veterans in program, classroom education activities
Students, staff, community members, but most importantly, veterans, attended our annual program to honor our veterans last Friday, under the direction of CES principal Kara Forbus. The program was a collaborative effort of students and staff and was emceed by CES sixth grade students. The program opened with the recitation of the “Pledge of Allegiance,” followed by the singing of the national anthem, accompanied…
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