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Read MoreChurch briefs
May 5-July 30 Yard sale at St. John AME Church in Socapatoy every weekend this summer! Starts Friday, May 5, and goes through the end of July. Yard sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every weekend except Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekend. Clothes, furniture, TVs, rugs, tools, vacuums, home interior,…
Read MoreOutdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens August 1
Special to the News The 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries on Tuesday, August 1. This year’s contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism Department. The deadline to enter is October 31. The 2024 photo contest will focus on…
Read MoreChurch of God’s “Water Day” great success
Youth and families came out in great support and enjoyed Rockford Church of God’s “Water Day” Saturday. Last Saturday, July 22, Rockford Church of God’s “Water Day” was a huge success and a blessed one, not only to our church family, but the community, as well. God lifted the veil of storms…
Read MoreWelcoming new county ambulance service to Rockford
I hope you will all join me in welcoming our new Coosa County Ambulance Service to Rockford. We have needed this for so long, and I want to thank the tenacity of our County Commission, State representatives Ed Oliver and Ben Robbins, State Sen. Clyde Chambliss, Coosa County Judge of Probate Richard Dean, and…
Read MoreAlumni continue to give back by helping with capital improvements at Keith Bullard Stadium
Play clocks were added adjacent to the scoreboard at Keith Bullard Stadium and installed compliments of Nelson Electric under the direction of John Forbus. Nelson Electric also donated LED light fixtures and their installation which will light the track at Keith Bullard Stadium. The track lights are set on an automatic timer from 4-6…
Read MoreBlessed be the ties that bind
You know what I think Coosa needs? A butcher shop providing local grown meats from someone you can trust. A produce stand featuring local veggies and fruits. A thrift store and used book store, where we can exchange stuff we no longer use for something someone else no longer uses. A fitness center geared…
Read MoreCommunity calendar
May 26-August 4 BridgeWays Coosa County has registration open for its Summer Day Camp program, offering convenient day camp on the days that Central Coosa does not have summer learning. Youth can come for a day, sporadic days, or every day – whatever is needed. The program is flexible and tries to work around what…
Read MorePride of Coosa County band prepares for half-time show during two-week camp
The Pride of Coosa County band members have been working hard at camp for the last two weeks. The band is directed by 30-year veteran band director, Mr. Daryl Ingram. Mr. Ingram is excited to welcome Ms. Toccarro Long as the color guard sponsor this season. Color guard members Christa Villagrana (captain), Cloey Smith,…
Read MoreObituaries
Steven Travis “Stevo” Blake Funeral service for Mr. Steven Travis “Stevo” Blake, 33, of Alexander City, was Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Pastor Adam Turner officiated. Burial followed in the Kendrick Baptist Church Cemetery in Nixburg. Mr. Blake passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Russell Medical.…
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