National Newspaper Week Part 2
Equality VFD looking for more volunteers
Funny things happen when it comes to money. Some folks do very ugly things, even to family, when they desire money that is not quite theirs. Recently an aging family member was taken advantage of by a family member over money. Inheritance couldn’t wait, so they lied and manipulated to access the account and…
Read MoreKudos to non-voters
To those who opted to observe from the sidelines, enjoying the unfolding events. They acknowledge the outcome’s significance while recognizing their inability to alter its course once written. I’ve been playing sports since I was old enough to sign up, continuing from childhood through to more than 40 years of age. I can…
Read MoreCentral Coosa Schools announces 2024 Homecoming representatives
This year’s homecoming photo shoot took place at the brand new White Orchid event venue, right here in Coosa County. The White Orchid will also be the site of the Central High School 2025 prom. Thank you to owner David Garcia for allowing us to use his facility for the photo shoot. The White Orchid is located at 47265…
Read MorePeople helping people
I am so happy I live in a rural area where people help people. I feel so sorry for people who live in big cities where they may or may not know their neighbors. We may be called backward or uneducated, but WE know that is not correct. We know we are caring, helping,…
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Flagg Mountain has great value
I am not sure if everyone, or anyone, in Coosa County appreciates the gem we have on Flagg Mountain. Its value is the strength of forming partnerships and drawing people together. The Alabama Forestry Commission owns the property. The Alabama Trails Foundation wants to use the tower as a museum and interpretive center. And…
Read MoreAlabama One’s Athlete of the Week: Ja’von Thomas-Peterson
Congratulations to Alabama One Credit Union’s Athlete of the Week Ja’von Thomas-Peterson from Central High School in Coosa County. Ja’von racked up seven tackles, 125 rushing yards and 60 passing yards. Congrats! Go Cougars! Pictured with Ja’von are Rockford Market Manager Suzanne Scott and Head Coach Daniel Flowers.
Read MoreObituaries
Emogene Austin Funeral service for Ms. Emogene Austin, 98, of Rockford, was Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Rockford Baptist Church. Dr. Jeffrey Fuller officiated. Burial followed in the Rockford City Cemetery. Emogene Austin, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, at the age of 98 in Goodwater. Born…
Read MoreAmazing Grace
This church is 115 years old. It’s small. Impossibly small, only able to fit 25 people – 30 people if they are scrawny. The church is nestled in Appalachia, and looks like a postcard. The first thing you notice about the building is that it’s all wood. Spruce. Oak. Walnut. Which is unique in…
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