Community 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 MoreFates of our founding fathers: Part one
With both Fathers Day this Sunday and Independence Day just over two weeks away, I have chosen to take a look at the lives, and misfortunes, of some of those who risked everything to declare our nation a union of states, united together, as free and independent from the mismanaged government of Great Britain. As…
Read MoreOpen Woods Weeks announced for Forever Wild Sipsey River Complex
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Lands Division announces four Open Woods Weeks at the Forever Wild Sipsey River Complex located in Tuscaloosa County near Buhl, Alabama. The 2023 dates are: June 23-July 2 July 21-30 August 18-27 September 15-24 On those dates, the main gate…
Read MoreCCASW bringing back Hatchet Creek float
These mile marker and half-mile marker signs provided by the Alabama Scenic River Trail will be placed along the full 70 miles of Hatchet Creek. Photo by Christa Jennings The Coosa County Association of Scenic Waterways receives mile marker signs to continue placing along Hatchet Creek for its current project to help those on…
Read MoreTornado survivor community meeting to be held Sunday evening
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Coosa County’s Long Term Recovery Committee is hosting a community meeting for the January 12 tornado survivors and first responders on Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. at the Rockford Event Center. Numerous families and individuals are still battling with the long-lasting impacts of the January tornado that crossed…
Read MoreGoodwater Library kicks off Summer Reading Program
The Goodwater Public Library kicked off its annual Summer Reading Program this week with story time and activities for youth to enjoy. Among the activities for Tuesday’s reading day, youth made and colored paper masks. Goodwater’s Summer Reading Program will be held each Tuesday this month from 10 to 11 a.m., and all area…
Read MoreWalk-a-Thon, health event to be held tomorrow in Cottage Grove
Special to the News Put your walking shoes on and join the J. D. Thompson High School Alumni Association Saturday morning, June 10, for the healthy living event at the old school site, located at 1854 Coosa County Road 93. Walk-a-Thon Chairperson Chlora K. May and committee members Sheryl Borden and JoAnn Shealy will…
Read MoreDay of Action to be held at Central Elementary July 14
Special to the News The Lake Martin Area United Way is excited to be heading to Central Elementary School Coosa County on Friday, July 14, for the annual Day of Action. United Way is looking for volunteers and sponsors for this annual event which helps area schools get ready for the upcoming school…
Read More30 years ago in CCN history
Thirty years ago: Sally Holland, chair of the Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation District, presents a Soil Conservation District award to Lee Wilder in recognition of his support. Thirty years ago: Sally Holland, chair of the Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation District, presents a Soil Conservation District award to Blake Kelley…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces felony convictions of former Tuscaloosa County license commissioner
Special to the News Last Friday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the felony convictions of a former Tuscaloosa County license commissioner. Lynne Campbell Robbins pleaded guilty in Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court to using her public employment for personal gain, a Class B felony; theft in the first degree, a Class B felony; and computer…
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