50 Thanksgiving meals delivered to Coosa County families
A partnership among SAFE Family Services, Coosa County schools and SGA provided families with warm Thanksgiving meals. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving SGA member Daniel Weathers assisted with the pick up of warm meals from Batter Up! restaurant and helped to deliver the 50 meals to families throughout Coosa County. The event was coordinated by SAFE…
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Welcome to my column for the Nixburg and Equality communities, where we like to live life at a more relaxing pace. Coosa County is one of the least populated counties in the state of Alabama, and it has unfortunately been lagging behind in developing our economy so as to attract new businesses. With each…
Read MorePelham man dies in Lee County crash
Special to the News A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:05 p.m. Thursday, November 24, has claimed the life of a Pelham man. Stuart J. Norwood Jr., 53, was fatally injured when the 2013 Dodge Durango, in which he was a passenger, struck the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 16-year-old of…
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Sent by Paul Shaw In his book “The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart” Chuck Swindoll relates an incident in his ministry. One afternoon he told his wife that he was going to take a drive because he needed to think and pray about a situation. So while he was driving he had his Bible open on…
Read MoreCounty Commission handles organizational business
Following the November 8 general election, the County Commission was sworn into office last Wednesday morning prior to its meeting, with Judge of Probate Richard Dean administering the oath of office as family members of commissioners stood by them. Pictured from left are Bethany Forbus (wife), Knox Forbus (son), District 1 County Commissioner John Forbus,…
Read MoreRockford Utilities approves gas rate increase
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer After discussing the matter over the last two months, during its regular monthly meeting Monday evening the Rockford Utilities Board approved a gas rate increase for its customers. The board had previously mentioned that it would need to look at increasing rates since the rate it was going…
Read MoreInfinity celebrates dual grand opening in Rockford
Chamber of Commerce representatives and community members join owner Scott White for a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the grand opening of Infinity Coffee Shop and Specialty Store, along with Infinity Real Estate. Photo by Elizabeth Milhan Monday’s grand opening included the official opening of Infinity Real Estate in Rockford. Pictured is owner…
Read MoreLocal Republican Party to elect new officers next week
Special to the News The Coosa County Republican Party will not be having its regular public meetings during November and December. This will be a period to take a break from the election and to consider some reorganization of the party. Instead of the November public meeting, the regular Fourth Quarter Executive Committee meeting…
Read MoreTwo BOE members sworn into office following elections
Newly elected Board Member for District 5, Jenny Kimbrell, left, and returning Board Member for District 2, Tiffany McCain, took their oaths of office prior to the Board of Education meeting to officially be sworn into office. Photo by Lydia Waters Judge of Probate Richard Dean administers the oath of office to newly elected…
Read MoreMany enjoy Rockford Veterans Day program
Many veterans and family members came out to enjoy Rockford’s Veterans Day celebration supper with 110 in attendance. Three Coosa County men who served in World War II and the Korean War were given quilts of valor during a special presentation at the event. Mayor Scott White joined Dorothy Dunlap in presenting…
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