Learning to spell Morgan Love
My friend Morgan is still on hospice care. I spent several days at her bedside. I played guitar for her, sitting on a chair beside her. Sometimes we held hands and just looked at each other. Talking about olden times. Like the day we first met, some years ago. I was younger. So was…
Read MoreCongratulations to September Teacher of the Month, Justine Clark
Mrs. Clark has been an important part of the Central Coosa High School family for almost five years, serving as a paraprofessional working with students in grades 7–12 through intervention and Edgenuity classes. Her commitment to her students goes far beyond the classroom. She believes her most important responsibility is helping students prepare not…
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September 10 & 19 Providence Baptist Church’s 3rd Annual Bass Tournament will be held Sept. 19. Registration that day begins at 4 a.m. with put in at safe daylight at Barrett’s Landing on Lake Mitchell. You may pre-register by mail by September 10 by mailing a check payable to the church (P.O. Box 65; Rockford,…
Read MoreAuburn College of Education faculty member reflects on Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy of literacy through Imagination Library
Special to the News The recent passing of beloved singer, songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton has prompted an outpouring of tributes celebrating not only her musical contributions, but also her lifelong commitment to helping children develop a love of reading. Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, millions of children around the world have received free…
Read MoreSeptember 7-13, 2026
Jail population as of Sept. 13: 37 inmates Males: 31 Females: 6 ARRESTS On September 8, Deputy Hubbard arrested Lauren Gabriella Faust, a citizen of Rockford, on the charges of Assault 3rd Degree and Resisting Arrest. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $4,000 bond. On September 9, Deputy Kelley arrested…
Read MoreGov. Ivey awards grant to upgrade state forensic equipment
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey awarded a $262,770 grant to help the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS) purchase equipment to assist in opioid and other synthetic drug cases. The funding was awarded through the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program, which helps states and units of local government improve the quality…
Read MoreHummingbird migration: Tiny birds making a big journey
By Emma Greene Alabama Extension News In late September and early October, hummingbirds are expected to migrate through Alabama. Allyson Shabel, an Alabama Extension urban home horticulture regional agent at Alabama A&M University, offers tips for helping hummingbirds during their migration season. About Hummingbird Migration Hummingbirds, like many birds, are a migratory species.…
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Read More25 years later: We remember
Last Friday marked the 25th anniversary of the wicked, immoral attacks on America on September 11, 2001. Very appropriately, remembrance ceremonies were held around the country. However, and appropriately, the major ceremonies were held in New York, New York; Shanksville, Pennsylvania; and at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. At these locations on September 11,…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen announces sample ballots are available online
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, announces that sample ballots for the November 3 general election are now available on the secretary of state’s website at www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes. Secretary Allen extends his thanks to the county election officials for their work preparing and approving these sample ballots. “As a former probate judge, I know firsthand…
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