Work begins on animal shelter
With the initial fundraising goals being met, work began this week on the Coosa County Animal Shelter as volunteers spent time in the early stages of remodeling the old Stewartville Volunteer Fire Department building to turn it into the new animal shelter. Volunteers donated their time and labor three days this week to help the…
Read MoreRepublican Party meets Monday, will review statewide amendments
Special to the News The Coosa County Republican Party will hold its monthly public meeting on Monday, September 26, at the E-911 building located at 66 Communication Drive in Rockford. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 6:30. The guest speaker will be Jimmy Entrekin, legal counsel for…
Read MoreThis day in CCN history
The “celebrity jail” was a popular part of the Rockford Reunion event 30 years ago. Larry Carden, pictured at right, visited the “Rockford Callaboose” twice thanks to the contributions of his wife, Dot. Public Safety Director Allen Rambo, in the left picture, was escorted to the jail by the “official” reunion law enforcement officers…
Read MorePoplar Point Camp pool in need of repairs
Fundraising efforts underway to keep pool open for community use A group visiting Poplar Point Camp many years ago enjoys using the pool. Photo submitted A group of volunteers working to paint and patch the camp’s commercial swimming pool about seven years ago. Photo submitted A group of children enjoying time at…
Read MoreRockford Utilities Board mostly discussion
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Reporter Aside from approving standard monthly matters such as the meeting minutes and financial statements, Monday evening’s meeting of the Rockford Utilities Board was mostly discussion with no other official action being taken. After having a late start, the meeting only lasted approximately 40 minutes, with some of that…
Read MoreSeptember 12-18, 2022
Jail population as of September 19: 31 inmates Males: 27 Females: 4 ARRESTS On September 12, Deputy Ward arrested Gregory Lee Dunham, a resident of Goodwater, for Receiving Stolen Property. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail on a $5,000 bond. On September 13, Deputy Mitchell arrested Naszier Hasan Napoleon, a resident…
Read MoreObituaries
Benny Darryl Meadows Graveside service for Mr. Benny Darryl Meadows, 56, of Goodwater, was Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Millerville Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Phillip Gipson officiated. Mr. Meadows passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was born on May 20, 1966, in…
Read MoreCentral High School celebrated Constitution Day by going back in time
Senior government students donned their colonial costumes to perform a reader’s theatre to underclassmen. The reader’s theatre told the story of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in honor of Constitution Day, September 17, which celebrates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia. All seniors were gifted a personal pocket Constitution, which kicks…
Read MoreImpatience of everyday drivers
What a beautiful weather week we all enjoyed, and it looks like more of the same is coming our way. This is my favorite kind of weather, which should be super for everything you have going on. Perfect for sitting on the front porch with a nice glass of iced tea or lemonade. My…
Read MoreAnimals enjoying recent weather
Pets of the Week: Clair and Daisy All the animals are loving the outside this past week, cool enough to sleep in some shade and sunshine to pass the late afternoon. The Bark in the Park at Fort Toulouse last weekend was a fantastic success and super weather; more details on that…
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