Alabama lawmakers face quick deadline to pass election integrity legislation
Two years ago, Alabama voters passed a constitutional amendment that required any changes to election law to be enacted no later than six months before voters go to the polls. The impetus for the law was based on the concerns of what had occurred around the nation in the 2020 presidential election law when…
Read MoreFebruary 5-11, 2024
Jail population as of February 11: 37 inmates Males: 34 Females: 3 ARRESTS On February 5, Investigator Ward arrested William Wells, a citizen of Rockford, on the charges of Domestic Violence 3rd and Bond Revocation. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On February 6, Sergeant Rudd arrested…
Read MoreThe undoing of justice
In prepping for this week’s column, I sought for a quote to use regarding double standards. I found a great review of a book entitled “Double Standards” on a web page called BooKey, yet throughout their review, they credit each of 30 quotes from the book “Double Standards,” but they attribute the book only…
Read MoreFollowing laws of the land
Lord, forgive me for my lead foot. That has been my prayer a couple of times over the past week or so. For those who don’t know, the definition of “lead foot” is the following: “Used in reference to a person’s habit of driving too fast.” Think of “putting the metal to the pedal.”…
Read MoreOur struggle is our strength
My daughter, Janice. February 3 was a chosen day for women to enjoy the goodness of God and to be more informed of His word. Lady Mandy Hill was chosen by God to share His word concerning “faith” and how we can become overcomers by our testimonies. She testified of her life story,…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch to meet Thursday, Karaoke Night tonight
Back to rainy season, lots of rain lately and we have a very muddy yard. With cold wet weather comes folks coughing and sneezing a lot. I hope we all use some courtesy and if not feeling well take precautions so that others, who may be immune compromised, are not exposed to unnecessary…
Read MorePrimary election information
The 2024 primary elections are 18 days away. The primary elections are party elections to determine who will represent the Democratic and Republican parties on Alabama’s general election ballots. The primary election will be March 5. The primary runoff election will be April 16. Coosa County may or may not have candidates who must…
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February 7-April 10 Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama Inc., or VCCA, along with the Coosa County Extension Office and Chamber of Commerce, is sponsoring a free income tax assistance program. Certified and trained tax preparers will provide tax assistance and electronic filing of income tax forms free of charge in Rockford every Wednesday beginning February…
Read MoreColumbus, Georgia
Columbus, Georgia. I was eating at a barbecue joint not far from the state line. Zombie Pig, the joint was called. My cousin, John, insisted that Zombie Pig serves the best barbecue in the state of Georgia. He made me promise to try it. I walked inside. I ordered the ribs. I ate them…
Read MoreBlack History program honors Coosa Countians who are leaders in their respective fields
There was much to be proud of as the Student Government Association (SGA) presented their Black History Month educational program. The mistress of ceremonies for the program, SGA president Rebekah Burton, first recognized the Coosa Countians who are being highlighted during our Black History Month spotlights on our morning Cougar Broadcasting Network (CBN) newscast.…
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