Alabama state leaders must address legislative district problems unveiled in party primaries
We are still four months away from the Alabama general elections, but the controversy over the past primary season and the upcoming general election are still brewing. First, there are still reverberations from the mistakes made in the redistricting process that had the Republican Party involved in having to sort out winners and losers…
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I don’t need to tell you who Jimmy Buffett is. The Hawaiian shirt-clad, boozy crooner is like if you looked for Roy Orbison’s Bizarro. We’ve heard all the classics, and many of us have availed ourselves of some other Jimmy Buffet-adjacent business… He’s got bars, kitchenware, restaurants, retirement homes, a casino…you name it, he’s…
Read MoreRockford hires new counsel
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its meeting held June 27, the Rockford Town Council took action to fire previous counsel and hire new counsel. Councilmember Cordarius Lee and Town Clerk Lesle Nelson were not present for the meeting. All other council members and Susan Rogers, assistant town clerk, were present. Early on…
Read MoreKellyton hears more about local Health Department reopening
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During last Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Kellyton Town Council, attendees heard from representatives with the Alabama Department of Public Health, or ADPH, and learned more about progress being made to reopen the Coosa County Health Department. Tim Hatch, director for the East Central District of ADPH, and James…
Read MoreBack-to-school sales tax holiday this weekend
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer As parents and families get children ready for a new school year, this weekend is a perfect time to review school supply lists and get any needed items while saving some money. Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday began at 12:01 a.m. today, the third Friday in July,…
Read MoreBeing a blessing to others
The Blessing Box remains available to those in need in Rockford or those going through difficult times. The box is located along U.S. Highway 231 at the Rockford Masonic Lodge building, between the Coosa County Republican Party headquarters and the former Rockford Senior Center. The Blessing Box is stocked regularly by those wishing…
Read MoreOn this day in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Thirty years ago, the July 15, 1992, edition of “The Coosa County News” featured news about Margie Lee being recognized by the Coosa County Department of Human Resources as Coosa County Foster Parent of the Year and Laura Harris being named DHR’s…
Read MoreGoodwater woman dies in weekend crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:13 p.m. Saturday, July 9, has claimed the life of a Goodwater woman. Jenifer A. Ray, 76, was fatally injured when the 2004 Buick Rendezvous she was driving left the roadway and struck several trees. Ray was not using a seat belt at…
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Christopher Lee Abrams Mr. Christopher Lee Abrams was born on July 29, 1977, in Montgomery to Randy Lee Abrams and Bonnie Stroud. He passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. On occasion, he attended Concord Baptist Church. Chris was a guy that lived life to the fullest by being mischievous. He was an avid…
Read MoreCoosa County Animal Shelter Donation Drive
Goal: $70,000 Current amount raised: $17,535 The Coosa County Animal Shelter is continuing its donation drive to help the shelter become a reality. Donations can be made via Venmo on the shelter’s Facebook page or by checks payable to Coosa County Animal Shelter. Donations can be mailed to 5520 County Road 41; Sylacauga,…
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