Coosa County Ambulance Monthly Call Log
Call Volume for the month of March 2024: Total calls: 59 Total transports: 42 Ground: 40 Helicopter: 2 Call types: Sick calls: 23 MVA: 11 Fall/Lift assist: 4 Chest pain: 4 Other trauma: 4 Seizure: 3 AMS: 2 Overdose: 0 DOA: 0 Stroke: 1 Difficulty breathing: 2 Suicidal: 0 Diabetic: 1 Choking:…
Read MorePlugging in
Taking a moment to appreciate the splendor of nature as I walk through our garden, coffee in hand, I am struck by the realization that our actions have a profound impact on the world around us. The garden, shaped by our hands, is a reflection of our values and attitudes towards nature and our…
Read MoreIt’s a girl: Birmingham Zoo announces birth of baby giraffe
Baby giraffe is loved on by mom, Ruby. Photo submitted Special to the News The Birmingham Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy female giraffe born to mother Ruby and father Jalil. The baby reticulated giraffe was born on April 17 at 12:19 a.m. This adorable newcomer marks…
Read MoreCorrections
In the Rockford Town Council article last week, the Sylacauga branch manager for First Bank of Alabama was incorrectly identified as Shelia Ward. Her last name is Howard. Additionally, in the Rockford Utilities Board article last week, it was worded that engineer Ed Morris would send a letter of updated information to ADECA,…
Read MoreBreaking news: Prayer vigil to be held this evening
There will be a prayer vigil held in Alexander City this evening for River and Ridge Trong, sons of Amber Trong and grandsons of Coosa County E-911 Director Amanda R. Kimsey, who currently remain in critical condition following a wreck Monday evening that claimed their mother’s life.
Read MoreGov. Ivey, LMAEDA announce new business coming to Coosa County industrial park
Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project, creating 130 jobs in Coosa County Two Rivers Lumber Company currently operates a sawmill in Demopolis near where the Rombigbee and Black Warrior rivers meet. The company has committed to opening a second sawmill in Coosa County, with a projected production start date of August 2025.…
Read MoreRockford Utilities approves sewer plant bid
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a special called meeting Monday evening, the Rockford Utilities Board reviewed and approved a bid for the new sewer plant construction. Ed Morris with Sentell Engineering reviewed the information with the board, stating that when the board previously bid out the project only one bid was received.…
Read MoreRockford Council approves financial institution, 4-way stop
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer During its March meeting, the Rockford Town Council took action on three non-housekeeping agenda items, including deciding on a new financial institution, making a new 4-way stop and taking action on a months-long matter relating to entertainment licenses for the town. Regarding the financial institution, Mayor Scott White said…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – March meeting
Audio from the Rockford Town Council meeting of March 19, 2024: (To read the article covering this meeting, click here.)
Read MoreCentral students enjoy solar eclipse
Students young and old enjoyed watching the solar eclipse in a myriad of ways Monday after learning about solar eclipses, receiving instruction on safety and being provided with safety eyewear. Thank you to all our teachers and staff who went above and beyond for our students to enjoy witnessing and learning about a rare…
Read More