American businesses sure have changed
Businesses in America sure have changed. I remember the days when “the customer was always right,” service was the primary way people chose where to shop and do business, the shelves were well stocked, and the employees were friendly and smiling. What has happened? Several factors play into this. Most recently the COVID-19 nightmare…
Read MorePUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
As of Monday, June 19, the Rockford Utilities Board has officially moved. The Utilities Board office is now located at 9301 U.S. Highway 231, Rockford, next to Dollar General. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed for lunch from 12 to 1 p.m. For customers’ convenience, the payment drop…
Read MoreCentral High School welcomes back former CHS teacher, welcomes new teacher
Central High School welcomes back Kelli Hilyer to its staff as a math interventionist instructor. Mrs. Hilyer is in her twentieth year of teaching and says, “I am very excited to be rejoining the CHS family as a math interventionist, and I look forward to serving the students and the community.” Mrs. Hilyer’s goal as…
Read MoreTornado survivors glean information from community meeting
Sharon Coffman with the Coosa County Long Term Recovery Committee addresses the crowd of tornado survivors and others during the community meeting. Photo by Christa Jennings Judge of Probate Richard Dean speaks to the crowd at the Coosa County Long Term Recovery Committee’s community meeting for the January 12 tornado survivors. Photo by Christa…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office, first responders softball tournament tomorrow
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office is hosting its inaugural softball tournament tomorrow afternoon with the Sheriff’s Office versus Coosa County fire and EMS. This “Battle of the First Responders” will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow, June 17, at the Central softball field in Hanover. This is a community event,…
Read MoreComing together to make Coosa County proud
Photos courtesy of Trenton Davenport. Special to the News Coosa Upward recently passed its one year mark, and the group is very grateful to the countless individuals and organizations who have been a part of bringing county-wide youth sports back to Coosa County. The county did not start just one, but four county-wide…
Read MoreAlabama DHR seeking foster homes for elderly, disabled adults
State observed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15 Special to the News As the state’s population ages, the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking adult foster homes to help protect and care for vulnerable adults at risk for mistreatment. Adult foster care enables at-risk elderly and disabled adults to stay…
Read MoreRockford receives grant to update town park
Youth enjoy playing the newest game to be added to the Rockford Park, Ga Ga Ball. Photo submitted Special to the News The Town of Rockford received a grant in the amount of $5,000 from The Coosa Valley Resource Conservation & Development Council, or RC&D. The RC&D Council is made up of…
Read MoreYouth enjoy Summer Reading Program
Area youth are continuing to enjoy the Summer Reading Program at the Goodwater Public Library following the second week of the program. On Tuesday, they read “The Island of Free Ice Cream” by Jack Posobiec and “Mission Possible” by Tim Tebow. Those attending the program learned about being brave and making the right choices. They…
Read MoreDomestic violence leads to arson arrest
Stephen Mount By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer What initially began as a domestic violence case ultimately led to an arson arrest last Saturday. According to Sheriff Michael Howell, Deputy Payton was dispatched to County Road 326 in the Kellyton community in reference to a domestic violence case in progress. It was determined…
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