Smith, Robertson performing at EPAC tonight
My garden has been taken over by invasive weeds and insects. I just couldn’t stay on top of them while also going out of town. It took just a few days and all was over for my summer garden. If I can find some time I will work it up and try for a…
Read MoreCoosa Historical Society to meet Sunday
Hard to believe that this is the last week in July. School starts soon; the summer has flown by. I just returned home from a trip to Kentucky to visit with my youngest brother, then met my nephew, his wife, her mom, and aunt for a visit to the Ark Encounter and the Creation…
Read MoreThe “club” you’re not in
The iconic stand-up comedian George Carlin (1937-2008) was notable for his observations on humanity, society and government. In his 2006 HBO special, “Life is worth Losing,” Carlin clearly explained the situation when he said: “There’s a reason education sucks, and it’s the same reason that it will never, ever, ever be fixed. It’s never…
Read MoreBreaking news: Rockford man dies in wreck
Rockford man dies in wreck Goodwater man injured Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:43 p.m. Saturday, July 22, has claimed the life of a Rockford man. Corey Hosey, 24, was fatally injured when the 2012 Dodge Ram pickup in which he was a passenger left the roadway and struck…
Read MoreCoosa Day of Action resounding success
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The United Way Day of Action held at Central Elementary School Coosa County last Friday proved to be a tremendous success thanks to an outpouring of support from volunteers and sponsors. Courtney Layfield, executive director of Lake Martin Area United Way, reported that there were 75 volunteers for the…
Read MoreWrestling returns to Rockford July 29
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer While a previous promotion is taking a hiatus, another independent wrestling promotion is bringing a show to Rockford next Saturday, with a few familiar faces and other wrestlers who will be new to Rockford. New South Wrestling will make its Rockford debut on July 29 for a night of…
Read MoreCougar Check-in with Madix Inc. shows recent Coosa Career Tech students are prepared to succeed
Special to the News Rewind to April 2023 at Coosa County Career Tech Center and you would see students and staff preparing for the hiring fair where 51 students in their junior and senior years completed job applications, resumes and interviews with area business leaders. In May, 27 of those students received job offers from…
Read MoreRockford Utilities moving forward with new sewer plant
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Rockford Utilities Board met Monday evening with its first meeting in its new facility, located on U.S. Highway 231 south next to Dollar General. As the meeting began, Board Member Burt Coffman was asked to open the meeting with prayer and to bless the building, as well. In…
Read More30 years ago in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer It appeared to be a relatively quiet news week locally 30 years ago, as the July 22, 1993, edition of “The Coosa County News” contained little in the way of local news, with a broader focus instead on state news and news wire services. However, that edition three decades…
Read MoreForest landowners beware of logging scam in Coosa County
Special to the News The Alabama Forestry Commission is warning forest landowners in Coosa County to beware of a timber cutting scam. The permit/“lumberjack” contract shown in this image is a fake. Neither Rafael Ruis Delvizo nor the Lumber Tech Frames Inc. are representatives of the Alabama Forestry Commission and are in no way affiliated…
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