Alabama home to three of 25 best bass lakes in Southeast
Full moon fishing on Lake Guntersville by Christopher Baker Special to the News Three Alabama lakes have been included in the Bassmaster list of the 25 best bass lakes in the Southeast for 2023. Two of those lakes made the top 10 with Lake Guntersville in the fifth spot and Lake Eufaula in at…
Read MoreCommunity, church events enjoyed by many
I hope everyone had a great Fourth holiday. I enjoyed extended celebrations with family and friends. Happy birthday to all celebrating this month, including me! I love having a birthday considering the alternative, just don’t like getting older. I saw a saying on Facebook, “You know you’re getting old when you can see gray…
Read MoreAG Marshall opposes President Biden’s attack on gas-powered vehicles
Special to the News Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall challenged the Biden Administration’s draconian regulations on tailpipe emissions. The administration’s plan mandates the phasing out of gas-powered vehicles and would compel the restructuring of the entire automobile industry around the production of electric vehicles (EVs). The proposal aims to boost certain EV sales from…
Read MoreCCASW plans public meeting, continues float preparations
The 2023 Creek Run Festival, to be held September 9, will include putting in at Kings Bridge along Hatchet Creek outside of Rockford and taking out at Double Bridges in the Richville community for the one-day float event being held by the Coosa County Association of Scenic Waterways. Photo by Christa Jennings By Christa…
Read MoreNew county ambulance now operational
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The new Coosa County Ambulance is now operational, after much time spent going through the process to establish the new county-wide service, secure the ambulance and have it stocked and staffed. Hollie Osbourn, Coosa County EMS director, was excited to announce that they received their license to operate…
Read MoreRockford Utilities moves to new building
The Rockford Utilities Board has officially moved and is now occupying its new building at the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Circle Drive near Dollar General. Starting this month, all monthly board meetings will be held at this new building. Photo by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer As of…
Read MoreBOE approves personnel, school year matters
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its June meeting, the Board of Education primarily approve personnel matters and other standard items relating to getting ready for a new school year. Regarding personnel changes, the board unanimously approved acceptance of letters of resignation from high school special education teachers Savannah Holbrooks and Anita Williams,…
Read MoreBirmingham woman arrested for drugs, prison contraband
Daja Monique Harrison By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Birmingham woman was arrested late last month on drug-related charges following a traffic stop. According to reports, Deputy Scott conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 280 in Coosa County for speeding, with the driver being reported as driving 88 in a 65…
Read More30 years ago in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Looking back at the 30-year history of “The Coosa County News,” the July 8, 1993, edition highlighted student achievements in athletics and 4-H, as well as family reunions and cost increases for Rockford Utilities. It was noted that the county’s Junior 4-H Wildlife Judging Team took third…
Read MoreCentral softball, baseball players attend Central Alabama Stand Outs
Lady Cougars Reagan Cardwell, Abigail Hyatt and Kali Snell and Central Cougars Antonio Grant and Ethan Strong recently attended the Central Alabama Stand Outs in Lincoln to showcase their skills. Central Alabama Stand Outs provides an opportunity for athletes to participate in tournament style play in front of college coaches. All our athletes did a…
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