Be watchful for school buses picking up, dropping off students
First, I need to clarify something from last week. I left out a word, so it changed the context of my sentence. I was wishing happy birthday to all those celebrating in August. Then it should have read including my youngest “daughter” and oldest brother! Leaving out the word “daughter” made it sound as…
Read MoreBlessed day at Rockford Church of God
Last Sunday was another blessed day at Rockford Church of God. God moved in a very special way. His spirit was filled to the top. A special guest, Minister Roland Hazel, who is Pastor Hill’s father-in-law, treated us with a powerful message coming from Isaiah 55:8-9 and also Exodus 17. Just ask the Lord…
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Read MoreRockford Council further discusses, reviews ordinances
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer As reported in last week’s edition, during its July meeting the Rockford Town Council unanimously approved and adopted an ordinance to increase parking fines. However, that matter was just one of three agenda items for that meeting that pertained to town ordinances. With all council members present, as…
Read MoreRBC hosts successful Super Saturday Giveaway
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Numerous individuals and families came out to Rockford Baptist Church Saturday, waiting patiently for their numbers to be called so they could receive assistance with an outpouring of care and support. Last Saturday, July 29, the church hosted Super Saturday Giveaway, a quarterly event sponsored by Acts 1:8…
Read MoreHighway 22 wreck claims two lives
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two were killed and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:03 p.m. last Thursday, July 27, the second fatal wreck within Coosa County in less than a week. William L. Denny; 67, of Alexander City, the driver; and Frankie E.W. Armstrong; 59, of…
Read MoreCo-ed softball tournament fundraiser to be held August 26
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Sheriff’s Office is planning a co-ed softball tournament fundraiser to be held Saturday, August 26, beginning at 10 a.m. The tournament will be to help raise funds for Cancer Outreach and Community Hope, or C.O.A.C.H., in Coosa County. C.O.A.C.H. demonstrates “neighbors helping neighbors” as an…
Read MoreCougar CTE check-in: Russell Medical Center
Abbigail Veitch at RMC for her first day on the job. Photo submitted RMC at CCCTC Awards Day with signees. Photo submitted Special to the News Submitted by Hester Hamby, CCCTC director Coosa County Career Tech Center is proud to have been a part of Abbigail Veitch’s first day on the job at Russell…
Read More30 years ago in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The August 5, 1993, edition of “The Coosa County News” included information for changes in the school’s dress code and other changes, heat taking a toll on state and county agriculture, the electric cooperative holding its annual meeting, and the Goodwater Post Office changing from an hour-and-a-half…
Read MoreAlabama Forestry Commission, Department of Conservation, USDA Forest Service collaborate to enhance Alabama’s Pinhoti Trail System
Surrounding Gov. Kay Ivey: AFC Protection Division Director John Goff, USDA Forest Service Forest Acting Supervisor Lee Madson, AFC State Forester Rick Oates, USDA Forest Service Forest Supervisor Cherie Hamilton, and ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship. Photo by Hal Yeager, Office of the Governor Special to the News A Governance Board consisting of the Alabama…
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