Rockford Council mostly discussion
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Last Tuesday evening’s Rockford Town Council meeting primarily consisted of discussion and information, with little action being taken apart from tabling some items. With all members present, the only action item approved was in regards to a portion of the Rockford Event Center. Mayor Scott White mentioned that…
Read MoreRockford Utilities considers gas service, employee performance
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a nearly two hour long meeting last Monday night, the Rockford Utilities Board heard a presentation regarding a fee-based service relating to its gas services, considered employee job performance and discussed other matters relating to the town and the board. Bill DeFoor, director of the Municipal Gas…
Read MoreNever dull moments, world still turning upside down
Sorry I missed last week’s newspaper, but I was at Dauphin Island celebrating Thor Wilson’s birthday! His parents, Ran and Terry, always plan a great party for him, and this year was no different. We had a hodge podge of others joining us so we spent time with both old and new friends. Thor’s…
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Read MoreCommunity Calendar
April 29 The Weogufka Center will host its annual Mule Day on Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, located at 145 Memorial Loop off of County Road 29 in Weogufka. Join us for a day of fun! The event will include mules, music, food, antique tractors, cake auction, wagon…
Read MoreObituaries
John Collins Visitation for Mr. John Collins, 61, of Alexander City, will be Friday, April 28, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Collins passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Russell Medical Center. He was born on October 22, 1961, in Fayetteville to J.W. Collins and Sarah…
Read MoreCouple things to share
I have two things to share this week. First, I observed my garbage pickup, right on time, for the second week in a row. I am quite impressed with how smooth this transition has been on the part of 121 Disposal. What bothers me is how many people didn’t know about it. I knew.…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
April 29 The Shepherd’s Closet at Rockford Baptist Church will hold a Spring Give-a-way on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be food, games, gifts, a bouncy house, face painting, free clothes and hygiene items, and fun! All are welcome to attend this special giveaway event. Rockford Baptist Church is…
Read MoreOld Rock Jail will be open Sundays starting next month
We had beautiful weather this past weekend; however, most of the past week has been cool. April is almost over. Once May arrives, teachers start counting the days down until the end of school. The Coosa County Historical Society had a great meeting on Sunday. We made some plans for the coming year that…
Read MoreFrom mouths of babes
I came across this comic from long ago tucked in my Bible and thought it was fitting to share this week with my “Children’s Corner” stories. April 15 in Dadeville is a day we will never forget. Something we don’t understand fully. However, God does, and if we give it to Him, He…
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