Reflections from tragedy
Two weekends ago, our nation paused to remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Here in our community, a group of citizens from across the spectrum of life gathered outside of town hall to reflect and remember, and more importantly, to pray together. I want to publicly thank Dr. Jeff Fuller, pastor of the Rockford…
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Read MoreGood bit of local news to share
Much of the news the past couple of weeks has been about the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the events surrounding her funeral. We still have a strong bond with Great Britain and her monarchy even though we fought a war to gain our independence from them. Queen Elizabeth II was the only…
Read MoreAlabama State Council on the Arts awards $10,000 grant for Flagg Mountain engagement planning
Photo of Flagg Mountain ranger’s cabin courtesy of the governor’s office, taken by Hal Yeager during Gov. Kay Ivey’s recent visit to Flagg Mountain in Coosa County. Special to the News The Alabama Trails Foundation will receive a $10,000 award from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to evaluate how to engage…
Read MoreJV football scores another win, taking their record to 2 and 0
During their first home game of the season, Junior Varsity football hosted Talladega at Keith Bullard Stadium. Both teams had a slow start, but the Cougars got the ball rolling in the third quarter with a 50-yard touchdown by Travanti Odem. In the opening of the fourth quarter Talladega would slide in a touchdown and two-point conversion, bringing the score…
Read MoreWe are so blessed
Dear editor, Last Saturday morning I was riding my bike at Coosa County schools when I had a bicycle wreck. While it wasn’t the worst, not the first and probably not the last, what happened after that made a huge impact on my appreciating what an awesome community Coosa is. I had moved over because…
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ALEA “trains” citizens on railroad safety during nationwide initiative: Operation Clear Track
Special to the News According to the Amtrack Police Department, a person or vehicle is hit by a train in the United States every three hours. To bring awareness to the potential dangers surrounding railroad tracks and trains, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining fellow law enforcement agencies and first responders across…
Read MoreRockford Utilities getting funds to expand service area
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Rockford Utilities customers can expect to see an increase on their water bill, but in turn the Utilities Board will receive a significant amount of funds for drinking water projects. The board’s hope is to be able to expand its service area and provide water to more residences…
Read MoreEmpowerment Assembly kicks off Limitless Mentoring at CHS
Liz Huntley, world renown speaker and author, speaks to the girls of Central High School Coosa County during the Empowerment Assembly. Photo by Maressa Ware Liz Huntley, world renown speaker and author, speaks to the girls of Central High School Coosa County during the Empowerment Assembly. Photo submitted Special to the…
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