Repairs begin to make Gulf State Park Pier whole again
Work has started to remove the pilings that fell in the 200-foot stretch near the end of Gulf State Park Pier. Photo submitted State Parks’ Lamar Pendergrass stands in the last spot stable enough to allow visitors and anglers. Photo submitted By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources …
Read MoreObituaries
Betty Barnett Lashley Graveside service for Mrs. Betty Barnett Lashley, 87, of Alexander City, will be Friday, November 17, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at the Parkdale Methodist Church Cemetery. Pastor Dick Stark will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 17, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Betty…
Read MoreThanksgiving has changed over years
I have a correction to make from last week. While schools, banks and government offices were closed on Friday, the post office was open. They were closed on Saturday, which was actually Veterans Day. Sorry if that caused a problem for anybody. Less than a week to Thanksgiving, then Christmas; wow this year is…
Read MoreDon’t let ugly turn you ugly
I am about to get the floor refinished in the front entryway of this old house. I just can’t get all the front rooms done at once, which would be ideal, but happy to get the entryway done. Still need to finish painting the outside, but lost our help. Hopefully come spring that can…
Read MoreChinese national arrested for theft by deception
Weigang Liang By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Chinese national residing in California was arrested in Coosa County last Saturday on a theft-related charge following a reported scam. On November 4, the Sheriff’s Office took a report for identity theft and a scam where credit cards had been issued and funds transferred…
Read MoreSpann to hold book signing in Rockford tomorrow
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Meteorologist James Spann will be visiting Coosa County tomorrow to hold a book signing event at Triple R Cafe, located along U.S. Highway 231 in Rockford. The book signing will be held from 9:15 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. at the local restaurant. Spann posted on social media…
Read MoreAlabama ONE receives regulatory approval of First Bank acquisition, initiates new area executive leadership strategy to support growth
Special to the News Alabama ONE recently announced two consecutive mergers with Brewton Mill Federal Credit Union (BMFCU) and McIntosh Chemical Federal Credit Union (MCFCU.) Both credit unions have been approved by their respective memberships and have been successfully merged into Alabama ONE’s operations. On Monday Alabama ONE Credit Union was pleased to announce…
Read MoreInaugural statewide scholarship fair held at CHS
The Joe N. Belyeu Gymnasium of Central High School Coosa County was crowded with 250 students visiting representatives from 17 colleges and universities for the inaugural statewide scholarship fair last Friday. Photo(s) submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer More than 200 students visited the Coosa County School District last Friday…
Read MoreNo burning: Gov. Ivey prohibits burning statewide
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued a statewide “No Burn Order.” That same day she signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration which prohibits all outdoor burning in Alabama. This order became effective yesterday, November 9, at 8 a.m. “Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions, which greatly increases the potential…
Read MoreRockford, Weogufka men arrested on drug charges
Dylan Jakob Hay Gregory Scott Blankenship By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two men from the Rockford and Weogufka areas were arrested last month on multiple drug-related charges after law enforcement investigated a potential burglary. On October 16, deputies Payton and Middlebrooks responded to the Weogufka area in response to a possible…
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