New signs welcoming passersby to the Town of Rockford were recently installed on the east and west sides along Alabama Highway 22 at the town limits. These signs match the signs that have been in place north and south of Rockford along U.S. Highway 231. Finishing touches will be added around the signs to make…

Annalisa Allison Kaitlyn Streets   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   In two separate and unrelated cases, two Coosa County women were arrested on the same charge one day apart. In one case, Sheriff Michael Howell reported that his office was notified about a child who had tested positive for THC, a primary cannabinoid…

                    By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Thirty years ago today, the fifteenth edition of “The Coosa County News” reported that the newspaper’s office building in Rockford was finally occupied as of that week. There were delays in the process of constructing the building, so it opened a little…

Charles Brown   Magen Lejeune   By Christa Jennings   A man and woman from outside the county were arrested on assault and other charges following an altercation, with the man just being arrested last week in connection to the case from July. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that deputies had responded to an assault that…

Special to the News   The Thunder from Down Under Second Annual Boots & Stilettos event is scheduled for September 2-3. The last time the event was held the large number of motorcycles in town led to calls to local media wondering what was going on. Boots & Stilettos is hosted by The Bledsoe Family…

Russellville, which will be the pilot for Main Street Alabama’s new Aspiring program tier, will host a community meeting at the historic Roxy Theatre next month. Photo submitted   Special to the News   Main Street Alabama released a new tier of service that will be available for qualifying communities in 2023. Until then, Russellville…

Jail population as of August 22: 33 inmates Males: 27 Females: 6   ARRESTS On August 16, Investigator Ward arrested Terri Morris Browning of Sylacauga for Assault 3rd. On August 17, Investigator Ward arrested Charles Donet Brown of Montevallo for Burglary 3rd. On August 18, Deputy Scott arrested Desirea Danielle Davis of Talladega for Violating…

Registration now open Immediately following the workshops, participants are encouraged to use their new skills by small game hunting on the WMA with assistance from experienced mentors. Photo by Billy Pope, ADCNR   Special to the News   Learning to hunt may seem out of reach for those who didn’t grow up with hunting as…