Changes in probate, tag office staff
Yesterday was the official first day of summer. It was the summer solstice and longest daylight day of the year. Now the daylight will get shorter until we come to the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice, on December 21. Yesterday also marked the appearance of the full moon, known by the…
Read MoreJune 10-16, 2024
Jail population as of June 9: 31 inmates Males: 25 Females: 6 ARRESTS On June 10, Deputy Shane Payton arrested Charles Wayne Willard III, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charges of Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st, Attempt to Elude Law Enforcement, and Driving Under the Influence of a…
Read MoreEnd of the line
After writing 150 opinion pieces for “The Coosa County News,” I find that it is becoming more and more difficult to come up with new ideas to fill the spaces on a weekly basis. I am basically tapped out for new information. For now, I am forced to recognize this as my last piece for…
Read MoreFoster parent class to be held July 9
There is an upcoming event that is near and dear to my heart, and if it was not for the ongoing remodeling of my home, I would be doing it already, opening my home to fostering children in Coosa County. My parents always held their door open to children in need, and I did,…
Read MoreChurch of God recognizes graduates
Rockford Church of God recently celebrated its youth graduating from high school and kindergarten. Pictured from left are Zachery Jackson, Madison Hill and Lane Jewell, with Isabella Ordonez in front. Congratulations, graduates! I have eaten healthier in the last week than I have for quiet some time, and I feel much better. Eating…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
June 3-27 Free summer meals for Coosa youth: Kids 18 and younger eat free. Available at Central High School Coosa County (97 County Road 75, Rockford) and at Goodwater Parks and Recreation (166 Harris Street, Goodwater) June 3-27 on Mondays through Thursdays. Breakfast from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 to 12:30. For…
Read MoreCultivating fulfilling relationships
Relationships are the cornerstone of our lives, shaping our happiness, well-being and personal growth. Without going into too many details because I want to drive home a point in helping others in fostering what they already have, we recently made a trip back to Kentucky because our mom took her life after battling to…
Read MoreThankful for our Heavenly Father
Thank God for last Sunday and for all of the fathers recognized on Father’s Day. I woke up to a blessing that day. My children wrote my Happy Father’s Day notes, and my wife got me a big bag of peppered beef jerky. What more could I ask for? That evening, we drove around…
Read MoreRobinson honored with resolution celebrating her 110th milestone birthday
Rep. Ben Robbins, center, recently presented a resolution to Emma Robinson of Goodwater and her family on behalf of the Alabama Legislature in honor of her 110th birthday. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Coosa County supercentenarian was honored last week by Rep. Ben Robbins on behalf of the Alabama…
Read MoreRobbins presents funds to Goodwater Library
Rep. Ben Robbins presents a check for grant funds to Goodwater librarian Shirley Thompson. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Rep. Ben Robbins recently paid a special visit to the Goodwater Public Library to present grant funds to librarian Shirley Thompson. Robbins said that he had gotten a community service grant…
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