Thank you, VFDs and Forestry Commission
Dear Editor, We wish to thank the members of the Rockford and Hanover volunteer fire departments who, together with personnel of the Alabama Forestry Commission, responded so promptly Sunday afternoon to the wildfire near our home. Through their work, our house was saved, and all our dogs and horses were unharmed. The work of the…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch to meet Thursday
Today is the first day of March! Spring is almost here. Since the groundhog didn’t see his shadow, it’s supposed to be early. I think everyone is ready for springtime. The weather this past week has been really nice, even being windy. Folklore says that if March comes in like a lion, then it…
Read MoreThe 2024 primary election
This will be the first election with Alabama’s new congressional map, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the previous one drawn by Alabama Republican lawmakers illegally diluted the voting power of Black residents. The three-judge panel said the state should have two districts where Black voters are the majority or close to it.…
Read MoreFeb. 9-25, 2024
Jail population as of February 25: 35 inmates Males: 31 Females: 4 ARRESTS On February 23, Deputy Slade Williams arrested Frederick Cornelius Todd, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charges of Failure to Appear in Court X 4. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $4,000 bond. On February…
Read MoreRealize who you are
God’s people are humble, but they should never feel inferior. Especially when God tasks them for a mighty work. Those who know Christ are equipped with power to do exploits through Him and not their own selves. It is an amazing relationship to be a child of God. When one comes to know the…
Read MoreClassifieds & legals
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Read MoreSylacauga man dies in weekend wreck
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11 p.m. Saturday, February 24, has claimed the life of a Sylacauga man. Courtney C. Gamble Jr., 22, was fatally injured when the 2019 Toyota Corolla he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Gamble was not using a seat belt…
Read MoreObituaries
Benjamin Forrest “Benny” Bailey Funeral service for Mr. Benjamin Forrest “Benny” Bailey, 77, of Kellyton, was Thursday, February 29, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Cowhick officiated. Burial followed in the Hillview Memorial Park. Mr. Bailey, known affectionately as Benny to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 26,…
Read MoreNeed to pave way for improvements in county
I have always seen so much potential for growth in Coosa County. We are so fortunate to have rivers, creeks, mountains, lakes, and backroads. We have what many people only dream of so I do understand we do not want our area to be overrun by outsiders. But, as an outsider myself, there can…
Read MoreState of the Schools
In the tradition of presidents, governors, etc. we would like to report on the State of the Schools in Coosa County for 2023. Thanks to the hard work of students, staff, administrators, board members, and family and community members, the Coosa County School system is proud of the progress made in the following areas.…
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