Literacy Everywhere! hosted final community event
Literacy Everywhere! hosted its final community event on Thursday, April 30, at Lee Boy’s BBQ in Rockford, bringing together families for an evening centered on connection, learning and the joy of reading. The event saw an incredible turnout, with families enjoying a warm welcoming atmosphere, a delicious meal and the opportunity to take home free…
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CLASSIFIEDS: SERVICES WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & RESTORATION: A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals dry out the wet area and do repairs to protect your family and your home’s value! If you have water in your home that needs to be dried, Call 24/7:…
Read MoreSchool Lunch Hero Day
School Lunch Hero Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday in May to recognize school nutrition professionals for their dedication to nourishing students, managing allergies and providing friendly service. Established in 2013, it highlights the vital role cafeteria staff play. We appreciate the hard work the Central Coosa lunchroom staff does every day preparing and serving 500 breakfast meals, 650 lunch meals and…
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Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, and a special one to Mrs. Kelsey Shone, who is a first time mother and a very proud one! Little Blakeleigh Nicole Shone entered this world on April 13, 2026, weighing 8 pounds and 11 ounces, 20-and-a-half inches long, and a head full of…
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May 16 Registration is open for the 2026 Creek Run Festival, which will be held Saturday, May 16, for a one-day float on Hatchet Creek from King’s Bridge near Rockford to Double Bridges in the Richville community. Registration includes a meal at the end of the float, shuttle service, T-shirt, a gift bag of assorted…
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Poor Ms. Ruby! I have given up on litter because I can’t find a solution. Litter occurs without thought. Trashy people don’t know they are trashy. One of the funniest signs I ever saw read: “Don’t even think of dropping your trash here.” The best we can do is pick it up where it…
Read MoreAnnual Drinking Water Quality Report
The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Goodwater January-December 2025 We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a…
Read MoreRaccoon, fox in two areas of East Alabama confirmed positive for rabies
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is urging people to keep their pets vaccinated against rabies after a raccoon in Lee County and a fox in Elmore County tested positive for rabies. On May 1, the raccoon was spotted acting strangely near Auburn, and the fox emerged from a wooded…
Read MoreHoping for locally owned, small businesses
Jenny’s General should have a new roof by June. I was excited to hear that my guy can start working on it very soon, which is very exciting for me. A building doesn’t last very long without a good roof to keep out the rain, or a good foundation. Well, the foundation here is…
Read MoreThe day I wiggled out of a traffic ticket
I’ve wanted to revisit my master’s thesis and share the story of an Alabama confederate chaplain and Presbyterian pastor. The name “Petrie” is honored at Auburn University since the chaplain’s son brought football to the college in 1892. A state history periodical gave the go-ahead, so I planned a day at the college archives last…
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