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Read MoreObituaries
Rhonda Jean Bass Rhonda Jean Bass passed away on February 26, 2023. She was born on March 20, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, the second of six children born to the late Walter Bass and Dorothy Hudson. At an early age she confessed Christ and joined New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. She later moved to…
Read MoreHonor Band
Central band members had the opportunity to audition for the Talladega All-County Honor Band. Band members who audition have to play five scales and sight read a sheet of music they have never seen and then play the music for the judges. Makenna Sanders played the tenor sax, Skylar Newman played the baritone sax, and Mae Sugg and Tatum Larrabee played alto…
Read MoreAlabama lawmakers should look to permanent income tax relief this legislative session
So this last week one of the headlines from Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State speech was a surprise announcement that she is asking the Alabama Legislature give a one-time rebate of $400 to each taxpayer or $800 for each family. The $1 billion request relies on the large surpluses the state has…
Read MoreCongratulations to February Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Alicia Thompson
Mrs. Thompson holds a Master of Education in Biological Sciences degree and currently teaches seventh grade life science and eighth grade physical science. Mrs. Thompson has taught in the Coosa County school system for 18 years. Regarding her philosophy of teaching, Mrs. Thompson explained, “My philosophy of education deals with more than teaching science each day. I…
Read MoreShop local: Support existing, new businesses
We’re looking forward to having a new business open in downtown Equality. The building at 546 Highway 9 (on the corner of County Road 307) has new owners, and they have already started to move in. They have laid down a new gravel driveway, repaired their fence, and along with many other updates, they…
Read MoreMarch 6-12, 2023
Jail population as of March 12: 34 inmates Males: 29 Females: 5 ARRESTS On March 6, Sheriff Howell arrested Eric Lashun Harrison, a resident of Montgomery, for Harassment and Criminal Mischief. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $4,000 bond. On March 7, Sheriff Howell arrested Barry Dwayne Hutchins, a…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
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 MoreAshland woman dies in Tallapoosa County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:12 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, has claimed the life of an Ashland woman. Martha K. Powell, 70, was fatally injured when the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup she was a passenger in left the roadway and struck a concrete culvert. Martha Powell was not…
Read MorePatriotism still alive, well
Dr. Jeff Fuller, pastor of Rockford Baptist Church, praying at the State House before the Alabama Senate begins its session. Photo submitted The last couple of weeks have somewhat renewed my faith in the future of our great country. I’ve been to several events that showed that patriotism is still alive and well,…
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