This day in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Thirty years ago today, “The Coosa County News” reminded readers that its publication day would be changing to Thursday beginning the next week, briefly touched on local sports, had coverage of a Board of Education meeting, and announced that the Rockford branch of First Bank would soon…
Read MoreAG Marshall urges Alabamians to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 29
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall urges Alabamians to participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, at many locations throughout the state. This year’s event – the twenty-third DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – has approximately 60 registered collection sites throughout Alabama scheduled to…
Read MoreRep. Rogers invites citizens to visit Coosa County mobile office hours
Special to the News U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) invited Coosa County citizens to visit his local mobile office hours in the area and visit with one of his staff members with their concerns. Rogers said his mobile office in Rockford will be open at the Coosa County Courthouse the fourth Wednesday of each…
Read MoreTell them “pfft”
I saw a slogan painted on the side of a big truck the other day, “Rise above politics for the holidays.” What an admirable notion! Of course I am going to pick it apart here, but it was such a positive slogan that I will carry in my heart until the new year. First,…
Read MoreVeteran’s program
Central government students once again attending public meetings
Twelfth grade government students at Central are required to attend at least one public meeting throughout their semester course on American government. Students can choose among town council meetings in Goodwater, Kellyton, or Rockford, as well as Board of Education and County Commission meetings. Students often attend additional meetings beyond the required one. The requirement…
Read MoreNovember elementary school menu
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 Cinnamon Bun, Fruit, Juice, Milk Cheeseburger/Chips Black Bean and Corn Salad Lettuce/Tomato Fruit Milk 2 Sausage Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk Baked Fish Macaroni and Cheese Green Beans Romaine Salad Fruit Milk 3 Breakfast Rounds, Fruit, Juice, Milk Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Broccoli Romaine Salad Fruit Milk 4 Cinnamon Toast Bar,…
Read MoreMrs. Lee’s freshman English class enjoys reading “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros
The story covers themes such as home, belonging, individuality, and racism. The students work together to complete their chapter journals about the novella. Pictured are Caden Miller, Jocelyn Xool and Korla Burdett. Korla said, “The book is soooo good.”
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
Mondays in October Fundraising dinners will be held every Monday in October with food being served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Both dine-in or to-go plates will be available, and 100% of every donation will go toward the much-needed pool repairs and a new pavilion for the Poplar Point Camp in Hanover. These meals will…
Read MoreBible is always relevant
One of the great pleasures I enjoy is reading the Bible with my children. Three of our four children can read; the other is relatively young, but learning. My two sons basically honed their reading skills with our almost-daily Bible readings. They cut their teeth on the King James Bible. Some people say it’s…
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