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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 MoreAdoption special includes discount spay, neuter this month
These adorable black and white puppies will be getting their shots tomorrow and will be ready for their forever homes. While the Coosa County Animal Shelter is technically now closed and no longer accepting animals or donations, the shelter staff remains vigilant in trying to find homes for the many puppies and…
Read MoreElection season upon us already
Believe it or not, the 2024 election season is here and already heating up! Our Alabama primary date has been set for March 5, 2024 – one year from this Sunday. Announcements are already being made by people running for president – three for the Republican nomination and one for the Democratic nomination. There…
Read MoreNew free book box by Rockford Public Library
As you drive past Town Hall in Rockford you will find, outside the front door, a new small library box containing books for anyone to take and read. The library box contains adult and kids books. You do not have to check them out. Come by and help yourself. We will still have…
Read MoreHometown Organizing Project helping rural Alabamians impacted by January tornadoes, encouraging Alabamians to help get those affected back on their feet
Special to the News More than a month after the deadly January 12 tornadoes ripped through numerous Central Alabama counties, cleanup efforts are ongoing and will be for a long time. With a goal of continued investment in rural areas facing devastation and destruction from the tornadoes, Hometown Organizing Project has organized…
Read MoreContinuing to honor Black History Month
Monday, March 6, is the Union Square Neighborhood Watch meeting. Let us come out and discuss trash pickup day before the snakes start crawling around and we might pick them up. It has been some warm weather, and they are very much aware of it. The wasps have started their journey. So what’s next?…
Read MoreCentral celebrates Read Across America
Monday was crazy socks day, and Ms. Wells’ kindergarten class enjoyed the day listening to “Fox in Socks” and “The Foot Book.” Students showed off their crazy socks and took a picture in front of the Truffula Tree Forest from “The Lorax.” For green eggs and ham day Ms. Wells’ kindergartners and Mrs. Compher’s third graders enjoyed green…
Read MoreScience you can eat
As a final part of their study of colligative properties, the chemistry students made homemade ice cream in baggies as they demonstrated that adding rock salt to ice lowers the freezing point of water.
Read More2023 Alabama Health Dashboard for chronic health issues, outcomes now available to public
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health announces the launch of the Alabama Health Dashboard. The dashboard offers quick and easy access about Alabama’s highest prioritized chronic health issues and demographic information. The Alabama Health Dashboard is part of the department’s efforts to provide Alabama citizens with up-to-date information about their health…
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