Election process, information
Tuesday, March 12, the Coosa County Democratic and Republican parties certified their 2024 primary elections. Christa and “The Coosa County News’” staff did an excellent job covering the March 5 primary results; therefore, I will not repeat that information in this column. We are now preparing for the April 16 Primary Runoff Election that…
Read MoreMarch 4-10, 2024
Jail population as of March 10: 33 inmates Males: 28 Females: 5 ARRESTS On March 10, Sergeant Rudd arrested Tatarika Daphina Green, a citizen of Alexander City, on two charges of Failure to Appear in Court. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $1,000 bond. CALLS FOR SERVICE …
Read MoreState Public Fishing Lakes staples in communities
The Alabama Public Fishing Lakes hold events like this Cast for Kids day at Walker County Lake. Madison County Lake offers fishing for rainbow trout during the winter months. Avid bass angler Tracy Neely shows off a lunker he caught and released at Madison County Lake. By David Rainer Alabama Department of…
Read MoreRichville VFD to host bingo April 6
The primary election is over with our county having a Republican run-off for the circuit clerk. There were no state or Democratic run-offs. The run-off election will be on April 16. If you voted Republican or didn’t vote at all last week, you can vote in the run-off. This next week is Spring Break…
Read MoreClassifieds & Legals
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Read MoreWhere were majority of voters?
Last week we had an election that gave our citizens an opportunity to let their voices be heard on the leadership and direction of our county, our state and our nation. The primary elections are for each of the political parties to determine their candidates to go into the general election that will be…
Read MoreDo not handle bats, ADPH cautions
Special to the News The public is cautioned not to handle bats. Bats, along with raccoons, are the primary reservoirs for rabies in Alabama. Rabies is a viral infection in mammals that is transmitted by bites, scratches, or other contact with infected saliva. Rabies virus is present only in saliva and nervous tissue; it is…
Read MoreThe widower
The first thing you should know about Joseph is that he isn’t an optimist. In fact, he has no faith in this world. And he has even less faith in people. Losing your wife will do that to you. She died and left him with three kids. A small girl. A boy. And…
Read MoreRockford Council meeting audio
In response to the recent and specific accusation that we are not accurate or truthful in reporting town business related to the Town of Rockford, we have decided to include audio from the Town Council meetings for anyone who would like to listen to them for themselves. Because of limited space, not every word is…
Read MoreJohnson, Reams head to runoff; local referendum passes
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer While there was a low voter turnout statewide, those who visited the polls Tuesday for the primary election cast their ballots to help determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the general election. According to unofficial results with the secretary of state’s office, the statewide voter turnout was…
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