Verse of the Week:
“For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.” – I Timothy 4:4-5
Read MoreWhat I’m thankful for
Today, schoolkids across the nation will sit at desks, forced to write at knifepoint the same essay we all wrote each November: “What I’m Thankful For.” Every student approaches this essay differently. Some, primarily front-row students, draft an itemized list wherein items one through 49 explicitly thank the teacher for being so incredibly, stupendously,…
Read MoreThankful to God for greatest gift ever
Most people are taught as youngsters to provide responses of etiquette as expressions of respect or gratitude. In the South, a lot of kiddos learn from an early age to say, “Yes, sir,” or “Yes, ma’am.” There are those children who say those phrases because they know it is proper to use that terminology. However,…
Read MoreNovember 11-17, 2024
Jail population as of November 17: 37 inmates Males: 33 Females: 4 ARRESTS On November 11, Deputy Dawson arrested Jacob Elijah Robinson, a citizen of Weogufka, on the charge of Driving Under the Influence. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,000 bond. On November 14, Judge Teel arrested Markqwavis…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
November 26 The Coosa County RSVP Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, November 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the main room at 333 School Street, Rockford. Help end the national blood shortage! Please register for our upcoming blood drive with the American Red Cross and help save lives! Share with friends, family…
Read MoreLetter 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…
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