Extension extra: Did you know?
Dr. Shannon Davis Coosa County Extension Coordinator The human body contains trillions of different cell types that make up our hair, nails, skin, bones, and organs. However, you may not know that the body houses far more bacteria cells than it does actual human cells. Yes, you read that right! The human body is…
Read MoreObituaries
Joel Dean Glover Funeral service for Mr. Joel Dean Glover, 61, of Rockford, will be Friday, April 12, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Rockford Baptist Church. Dr. Jeffrey Fuller will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rockford Baptist Church. Burial will be Saturday, April…
Read MoreRemember to vote in Tuesday’s runoff election
The Richville Volunteer Fire Department had a good turnout for Bingo last Saturday night. They want to thank everyone who comes out and supports them. The volunteer tax service for the county has been very good this year. We had many new filers, as well as those that returned. Hopefully we will be able…
Read MoreSomething different this week
Tuesday was not my day. I had struggled to come up with the topic I wanted to write about, finally came up with it, and then – after more than 900 words – hit the “do not save” button. So after screaming I decided to just write a very brief column about something different…
Read MoreLake City
Lake City isn’t a big town. You’re looking at 12,000 folks. Give or take. It’s one of those old Florida towns. It’s hard to find Old Florida anymore. You can’t find it in Orlando – too many mouse-ear hats. It’s hard to find in Tallahassee – too many congressmen. You can’t find it in…
Read MoreHow do we serve God?
How do we serve God? With our very best! With everything within us! Considering all that Jesus Christ has done for us – including forgiving our sins, bringing us into a relationship with God and making us right for heaven – could we offer anything less than our very best? In other words, we…
Read MoreSubdivisions
I was listening to my wife tell me about a group she is involved with. They are twelve women, from around the world, who came together online in a chat-room sometime back before Y2K. They are all devout Christians, and the Bible was the subject of their online discussions. They are all very close friends,…
Read MoreFCCLA students attend State Leadership Conference
Family, Carer and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students recently attended the State Leadership Conference in Montgomery as an opportunity for the students to build leadership skills. A’maiya Jackson competed in Fashion Construction – Level 1, Akeelah Houston was the voting delegate for Central’s FCCLA chapter, and Jeffery Yates was the record keeper and historian, as well as the unofficial trip comedian. Jeffery stated, “I was thankful to be able to attend the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Montgomery…
Read MoreSeniors enjoy “Blast the FAFSA” field trip
The “Blast the FAFSA” field trip was created through a partnership with the Coosa County Extension Office and the AL FAST Program for Seniors. The program was designed as an incentive for seniors to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications or FAFSA waiver forms for college. The field trip took…
Read MoreMarch 31 – April 6, 2024
Jail population as of April 6: 32 inmates Males: 27 Females: 5 ARRESTS On March 31, Deputy Payton arrested Alexis Taylor Houk, a citizen of Dothan, on the charge of Buying/Receiving Stolen Property. Subject was processed in the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On April 1, Lt. Moon arrested Brandon Nico James…
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