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I heard something that made me feel really good last week. It didn’t happen here in Rockford, but it still makes me want to share. Amid all the disaster reporting following Hurricane Ian, there was one town, not 10 miles from where the storm landed, that never lost power. It was an engineered community,…
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Read MoreKellyton to continue old school facility renovations
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Kellyton is making progress once again to continue renovation efforts of the old school facility, now known as the Kellyton Civic Complex. Operating under a “pay as you go” mentality and opting to not go into debt, the town has gradually, over the years, remodeled…
Read MoreAda Smoot celebrates 100th birthday
Ada Smoot of the Mt. Olive community turned 100 years old September 30. Photo by Brandy Brown Media & Photography Ada Smoot celebrated her one hundredth birthday with family at her home Saturday. Photo by Brandy Brown Media & Photography Ada Smoot of Mt. Olive celebrated her birthday Sunday with her church family at…
Read MoreCoosa County Health Department in Rockford now open to public
After being closed for exactly six years as of last Friday, this week the Coosa County Health Department was reopened to the public, located in the same facility it previously occupied. Photo by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer After being closed for six years, Coosa County finally has a health…
Read MoreProgress continues on future animal shelter
Special to the News Progress is gradually continuing to be made on the Coosa County Animal Shelter thanks to the assistance and hard work of volunteers. It is still hoped that the shelter, which will be located in Stewartville in the old fire department building, will be ready to open in…
Read MoreCoosa County establishes animal shelter
Special to the News The Coosa County Commission has voted to use $30,000 of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act fiscal recovery funds to establish an animal shelter to provide care, resources, temporary shelter, and good homes for lost, abandoned and neglected dogs and cats. The funds will be used for start-up costs and…
Read MoreBOE approves personnel matters, bids
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a called meeting last Friday afternoon, the Coosa County Board of Education approved a handful of personnel matters and two bids. The meeting lasted approximately 10 minutes. There was one retirement to consider, and the board unanimously approved accepting a letter of intent to retire from Kevin…
Read MoreCoosa County Forestry Planning Committee to host Annual Forestry Field Day October 20
Special to the News Coosa County Forestry Planning Committee will host its Annual Forestry Field Day on October 20 at the Robinwald Farm, located at 12080 Alabama Highway 22, Rockford, 35136. This event will consist of four educational tour stops, a few exhibitors, lunch, and special recognition of stewardship awards. This…
Read MoreOctober Coosa County school breakfast and lunch menu
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 Waffle Pack Pasta Dish Northern Beans Romaine Salad Fruit Milk 4 Muffins, Fruit, Juice, Milk Corndog Tater Tots/Cheezit Romaine Salad Fruit Milk 5 Grilled Cheese, Fruit, Juice, Milk Cheeseburger French Fries Lettuce/Tomato Romaine Salad Fruit Milk 6 Breakfast Rounds, Fruit, Juice, Milk French Bread Pizza Broccoli Romaine Salad Fruit…
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