Plenty of pets ready for adoption
Archie Billy There are always plenty of pets ready for adoption at the Elmore County Humane Shelter, but you must call first, fill our an application, and then when it’s approved you may make an appointment to suit you to view the dogs featured or any that are ready for adoption at…
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August 26 Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment and Education Inc. will host Bingo in the Gym on August 26. Hot dog plates available starting at 5 p.m. for $5. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. with $1 bingo cards. Everyone welcome! September 3 Equality Volunteer Fire Department is holding a Labor Day fundraiser with a…
Read MorePropagandist in chief
“Trust the science,” every one of us has heard this phrase time and again over the last couple of years, yet, as much of the science has been misused by politicians to promote their agendas, fewer and fewer Americans are willing to trust the science being presented. In recent news, Rochelle Walensky, the director of…
Read MorePay attention, research before elections
Last week I said “see you later” to someone who has become a very special person in my life for the last 4-5 years. He has also become a very significant person to Coosa County and the Weogufka area. I’m talking about Sunny Eberhart, aka Nimblewill Nomad. Sunny made a trip to Missouri to…
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Read MoreSeven county roads to be repaved
District 3 County Commissioner Unzell Kelley presents a check to Brittany Hogan, founder and executive director of Empowered to Conquer from COVID-19 CDBG funds the county received from the state. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following a great deal of discussion over the past two months and action…
Read MoreMeet the candidates
Special to the News The Coosa County Republican Party will hold its monthly public meeting on Monday, August 22, at the E-911 building in Rockford. Guest speakers will be Sheriff Michael Howell, candidate for reelection; John Forbus Jr., candidate for County Commission District 1; and Ken Whitehead, candidate for County Commission District 3. All…
Read MoreLibraries open windows to the world
Sidney Sheldon once said, “Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life.” Coosa County residents are fortunate enough to have two libraries within the county, with the Rockford and…
Read MoreAnimal shelter draw-down to be held next Saturday
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Animal Shelter has come a long way, and now it appears that the shelter will indeed become a reality for the county. Following commitments made and action taken at recent government body meetings, the shelter’s Board of Directors is excited to announce that it has…
Read MoreAlabama Power Foundation awards grant to Goodwater Boys & Girls Club
Steve Marlowe, community relations manager for Alabama Power Company, presents grant funds to Sharonna Hayes, director of the Goodwater Boys and Girls Club. Photo submitted Special to the News For the second year Alabama Power Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant to the Town of Goodwater Boys and Girls Club. These funds will…
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