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Read MoreGov. Ivey signs Alabama Work Zone Safety Act
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 341, the Alabama Work Zone Safety Act. This comes just ahead of National Work Zone Awareness Week. The Alabama Work Safety Act, sponsored by Sen. Josh Carnley and Rep. Mike Kirkland, establishes a pilot program to authorize the procurement, installation and operation of a photographic…
Read MoreGov. Ivey signs bills to enhance Alabamians’ health, healthcare delivery
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey has signed several bills into law this session to improve the availability and delivery of healthcare services for all Alabamians. She also signed a bill to encourage people using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to make healthier choices in their food purchases. “In December, I…
Read MoreMost conservative Alabama legislators 2023-2026
Special to the News The Alabama Policy Institute is proud to announce its ranking of the Most Conservative Alabama Legislators for the quadrennium. This list recognizes lawmakers whose voting records and legislative priorities reflected a consistent commitment to conservative principles: free markets, limited government and strong families. This year’s list includes the Top 10 Most Conservative…
Read MoreCommission approves road vacation, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its March meeting the County Commission held a hearing for vacating an unnamed public road, with attorney Nancy Kirby and resident Karen Harmon taking part in the hearing. During the hearing, Kirby reviewed the petition, deed and other pertinent information, as well as the survey of the property…
Read MoreLocal student Lily Howell serves as House page for Rep. Robbins
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two of Coosa County’s students were chosen to serve as pages with the Alabama House of Representatives for Rep. Ben Robbins during this legislative session. Eighth grader Lily Howell served as a House page for a week last month. Pages, who are 10-18 years…
Read MoreWestwater Resources reports full year, fourth quarter 2025 results
Advances Kellyton, Coosa to establish U.S. supply of battery-grade graphite Special to the News Late last month Westwater Resources Inc. an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Key Highlights: Kellyton progress – Continued investment throughout 2025 in the Kellyton Graphite Plant…
Read MoreGoodwater’s new leadership steps into action
Special to the News News from Goodwater With the start of a new generation of leadership in Goodwater, led by Mayor Karleyun Lauderdale, the town is beginning to take action on some long-overdue projects. One of the new administration’s first goals has been the clean up and removal of the town’s dilapidated structures.…
Read MoreDonations pour in for family of Millbrook 19-year-old killed in Coosa crash
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following a wreck that tragically claimed the life of a 19 year old from Millbrook, there has been an outpouring of love and support as donations have poured in for his family via a GoFundMe campaign. The GoFundMe was created following the death of 19-year-old Keith Young, who died…
Read MoreCandidate Fair to be held April 11
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Republican Party is hosting a Candidate Fair tomorrow in Rockford, allowing voters the opportunity to meet the candidates, ask questions and learn more about the issues they care about most. The event will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Old Rockford School, located…
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