Church 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…
Read MoreRichville man arrested for burglary, theft
Wayne Golla By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Richville man was arrested last Friday for a case of burglary and theft in the same community, thanks to security footage. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on November 8, Investigator Middlebrooks received a call in reference to a burglary in the Richville area.…
Read MoreRockford man arrested for 911 interference
John Presley By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Rockford man was arrested Sunday for interference following multiple calls to 911. On November 10, Deputy Payton responded to a call at Rockwood Apartments in Rockford for interference with the 911 system. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that the individual had called 911 multiple…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – October meeting
Audio recording of the October 15, 2024, Rockford Town Council meeting: To read the article covering this meeting, click here.
Read MoreElected officials enjoy appreciation breakfast
Last Wednesday the Coosa County Farmers Federation held an appreciation breakfast to get to know our local county elected officials at Triple R Cafe in Rockford. The Farmers Federation invited all of the elected officials from the county; including town officials from Rockford, Goodwater and Kellyton, as well as state representatives. Brian Hardin from…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested for attempting to elude
LaMichael Corbin By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A high-speed pursuit resulted in the arrest of a Goodwater man last week. On November 5, Sgt. Ward and Investigator Hodge were on routine patrol in the Goodwater area when they encountered individuals on motorcycles and a 4-wheeler without license plates traveling at a high…
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