Coosa Upward celebrates third season of flag football, cheer; registration for basketball, cheer coming soon
Special to the News Coosa Upward enjoyed another great season as youth played flag football and cheered while reinforcing character development through Bible lessons on the life of David. David’s life serves as a positive example to our youth because it reminds us that we can trust God even when things are not going well, how to be…
Read MoreMagnolia Trail ready for use once again
During the October meeting of the Rockford Town Council, an update was provided to council members and attendees stating that the town’s Magnolia Trail has been widened and mulched and that it is ready for use once again. There had been fallen trees, limbs and debris along the walking trail from previous storms, but…
Read MoreAlabama ONE Credit Union announces approval of new CEO, new Executive Leadership Team
Special to the News The Alabama ONE Board of Directors recently approved Whitney Oswalt as CEO of Alabama ONE. On Wednesday, Oswalt announced the formation of its newly established Executive Leadership Team to leverage their extensive expertise to foster growth, enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation for all Alabama ONE members. Oswalt expressed…
Read MoreGov. Ivey reports Alabama wraps up Operation Free in effort to combat fentanyl epidemic
Special to the News In a historic partnership to tackle the fentanyl epidemic ravaging communities across America, Gov. Kay Ivey and the state of Alabama joined forces with the state of Virginia to participate in Operation Free, an enforcement initiative which began on Sunday, September 15, and ended last Thursday, October 31. During Operation…
Read MoreYou are special
You are special. You are infinitely, unbelievably, once-in-a-septillion-years special. That’s right, I’m talking to you, one of the nine-point-two people reading this. You might not realize your specialness. You might not believe you are unique. You might think I am full of a plentiful substance common to barnyards and hog pens. You might think…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreGod’s in control
Dear Editor, In response to the distinguished columnist from Union Square, I would say “God knows Donald Trump and wanted him to be the next president of the United States of America.” Your opinion was that you didn’t think Donald Trump and his followers knew God. Doesn’t the “Good Book” tell us in so many…
Read MoreOctober 28 – November 3, 2024
Jail population as of November 3: 35 inmates Males: 32 Females: 3 ARRESTS On October 28, Sergeant Rudd arrested James Anthony Newton, a citizen of Kellyton, on the charge of Harassment-Family. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond. On October 30, Investigator Ward arrested Brandon Scott Acklin,…
Read MoreCentral High School Pumpkin Contest winners announced
Students and staff recently voted by secret ballot on the pictures of the pumpkins submitted by students for the Pumpkin Contest. Congratulations to seventh and eighth grade first place winner Henley Stevens, second place winner Maryann Ward and third place winner Chloe Sizemore. Congratulations to tenth grade first place winner Jacob Stevens, second…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
November 10 The Weogufka Neighborhood Watch is sponsoring a Veterans Day Ceremony on Sunday, November 10, at 2 p.m. at the community’s Veterans Monument, located at 145 Memorial Loop, Weogufka, 35183. All are welcome to join us for this special time as we honor our veterans. November 18 The monthly Board meeting for the…
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