Honoring mother of Union Square
Mac’s Automotive Detailing in Rockford celebrated its grand opening Saturday, March 18, with family and friends. Photo submitted Union Square will hold its Easter meal/meeting on Monday, April 3, at 6 p.m. Come and enjoy the spirit of Jesus’ resurrection while eating some good food prepared by the best cooks. God bless the…
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February 8-April 12 Free tax preparation and filing: Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama is once again offering free tax services to Coosa County residents. The service will be available this year at the Rockford Methodist Church building, located north of the four-way stop at 9922 U.S. Highway 231, Rockford. Coosa County residents can visit the…
Read MorePerfect opportunity to repeal grocery tax is before us, but we must take action now
Op-Ed by Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth For all of my adult life, politicians in Montgomery have talked about the need to remove the state sales tax from groceries, but they always find excuse after excuse that prevents them from actually doing it. The potential loss of budget revenue, the false claims that replacement taxes…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools Menu April 2023
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3/Waffle Pack, Juice, Fruit, Milk Hot Dog French Fries Romaine Salad Fruit Milk 4/Breakfast Burrito, Juice, Fruit, Milk Cheeseburger Macaroni Green Beans/Roll Romaine Salad Fruit Milk 5/Sausage Biscuit, Juice, Fruit, Milk Quesadilla Broccoli Romaine Salad/Animal Crackers Fruit Milk 6/Cinnamon Toast Bars, Juice, Fruit, Milk Mozzarella Pizza Sticks Marinara Sauce Corn…
Read MoreBuzzy taking a break
Buzzy the Buzzard was spotted along Alabama Highway 22 in Rockford drying his wings, along with several of his cousins and kinfolk, after the storms Sunday. As such, “The Buzz” column is taking a break this week to give Buzzy’s wings time to dry out from the recent downpours. Photo by Christa…
Read MoreLooking for volunteers for reopening old rock jail
Well, this is the last column for March. Tomorrow is April 1, otherwise known as April Fool’s Day. So be careful of harmless pranks that might come your way. The Richville Volunteer Fire Department thanks everyone that came out for bingo. We had a good turnout. It was good to see and visit with…
Read MoreCommission discusses trash, approves new district lines
This map reflects Coosa County’s new district lines as presented to the County Commission and approved during its March 14 meeting. By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The County Commission is having a three-part meeting this month, as its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on March 14 has not yet been adjourned. The primary…
Read MoreRockford tells people to stop
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Rockford is reminding residents and passersby driving through town to stop at the 4-way intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Alabama Highway 22. The 4-way stop has had ongoing issues with drivers regularly running the stop signs and in some instances causing wrecks. Mayor…
Read MoreHappy St. Patrick’s Day!
Levi Leonard of the Cottage Grove area, already known for his green thumb, donned his best green attire last Friday for St. Patrick’s Day. He ensured he would not be pinched by anyone as he visited the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford. He was fully decked out in celebration of the holiday. Photo by Pam…
Read MoreSylacauga man arrested for fatal shooting of Coosa student
Julian Nacarie Speer was arrested Monday and charged in the fatal shooting of a Coosa County student. Photo submitted Dallas Johnson, a student at Central High School Coosa County, was shot and killed March 7 in Sylacauga. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A young Sylacauga man was arrested Monday in…
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