Local church updates, events
Last week of school this year! Hard to believe when they come back it’ll be 2023. Hope they all have a good Christmas/New Year’s holidays. This week will be tests and parties as they wind up the semester. From all the reports, Rockford had a good turnout for their activities, ending with the parade…
Read MoreLiteracy grant: Central Holiday Literacy Event
Central Elementary School (CES) students were treated to a special night of cookies, carols and crafts at the Central Holiday Literacy Event. Meg Masters, project coordinator of the Literacy Everywhere grant, read Christmas stories to students. While reading “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss the Grinch himself showed up! Clifford the Big Red Dog also came to visit, as…
Read MoreCentral High School announces December Teacher of the Month
Ms. Pamela Belyeu teaches seventh and eighth grade accelerated and regular mathematics. Ms. Belyeu has been an educator for 23 years. Nineteen of those years have been in the Coosa County school system. Ms. Belyeu says her teaching philosophy is simple, “I teach the same way I would like someone to teach my own son.…
Read MoreBetter not pout
Bravo to Rockford Mayor Scott White who did an excellent job for the Christmas event and parade. I am happy I was a part of it. I got a chance to see that big fine son of the Whites. I was also one of the judges, along with Mrs. Pat Windsor and Mrs. Frankie…
Read MoreRockford Christmas event being held tomorrow
Many businesses, individuals and agencies in Rockford have decorated for the season ahead of the town’s Christmas event and parade, such as the Coosa County Courthouse,First Bank, Infinity Coffee Shop & Specialty Store and Infinity Real Estate. Photos by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Rockford…
Read MoreRockford welcomes new police chief
Rockford Mayor Scott White welcomes Chief of Police George Fanning, left, following his oath of office during his swearing-in ceremony. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following action taken during a recent Town Council meeting, the Town of Rockford officially welcomed its new chief of police last Monday. Police Chief George…
Read MoreAnimal shelter anticipates opening next month
T-shirts are currently available to purchase to help raise funds for the Coosa County Animal Shelter. Photo submitted Volunteer Jim Grogan helps with spraywashing the animal shelter facility. Photo submitted Lucky Thornton and Brian Castleberry help with working on the animal shelter’s roof. Photo submitted Volunteers steadily work to install privacy fencing…
Read MoreWeogufka man arrested on drug charges
Willis Charles Murphy By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Weogufka man was arrested last Friday on two drug-related charges following a visit to his residence. Deputies were reportedly assisting a probation parole officer with a home visit regarding the home of Willis Charles Murphy. During the home visit, deputies discovered that Murphy…
Read MoreBeanie Babies available to benefit local animal shelter
A wide assortment of Ty Beanie Babies and other plushes, including some new faces, are available at “The Coosa County News” office in Rockford to purchase with a donation. Any money donated toward the “adoption” of the plushes is given to the Coosa County Animal Shelter in an ongoing fundraiser effort. Many of the…
Read MoreKellyton enjoys Christmas Celebration
The Town of Kellyton hosted its annual Christmas Celebration last Saturday, December 3. Area residents and guests alike thoroughly enjoyed the event and its various activities. More than 450 people attended this year’s festivities, and the town reported that everything went great and that it was a successful celebration. Town Clerk Karen Keel stated…
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