Historical Society will meet July 24
It’s Vacation Bible School time. Many churches are having their VBS now or soon. So, make plans to bring your children or grandchildren. I fondly remember going to VBS during the summer. Sardis Baptist Church VBS begins on this Sunday, July 17, at 5:45 p.m. until 8 p.m. The theme is “Destination Dig: Unearthing…
Read MoreJuly 4-11, 2022
Jail population as of July 12: 34 inmates Males: 26 Females: 8 ARRESTS On July 4, Deputy Scott arrested James Anthony Newton, a resident of Jacksons Gap, for Public Intoxication. On July 5, Corporal Rudd arrested Gary Lonell Bodrick, a resident of Rockford, for Assault. On July 7, Deputy Bradberry arrested Hayden Danielle…
Read MoreCentral High School gets Jobs for Alabama’s Graduates (JAG) program
The mission of the JAG program is to help every Alabama student graduate with opportunity, increase graduation rates and build a stronger Alabama. The JAG specialist at Central High School for the 2022-2023 school year will be Ms. Deborah Phillips whose office will be located in the newly re-opening Coosa County Career and Technical Center.…
Read MoreColor guard, percussion band members learn half-time show at camp this week
The Pride of Coosa County, Central band under the direction of Mr. Daryl Ingram will feature songs from sports movies as their theme for the half-time show this year. The band will be performing fan favorites such as the “Eye of the Tiger” from “Rocky,” “Sweet Caroline” from “Fever Pitch,” “The Hey Song” from “The Replacements,” and “Ain’t No…
Read MoreFruitful Neighborhood Watch meeting
Union Square Neighbor of the Month: Janice McKinney Union Square’s Neighborhood Watch meeting was fruitful, despite us having it the second Monday instead of the first Monday because of Independence Day falling on our regular meeting day. However, we celebrated the Fourth like it was still in action. We celebrated with plenty of…
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Read MoreCoosa Upward Sports celebrates inaugural season
Special to the News Coosa County youth, family and friends celebrated the inaugural season of Coosa Upward sports Saturday with medals, plaques, cake, punch, and ice cream thanks to Justin Goff at Blue Bell Creameries. The first season involved 67 youth participating in either basketball or cheer coached by volunteer managers…
Read MoreThis day in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Thirty years ago today, the July 8, 1992, edition included meeting coverage and community updates, as well as highway project updates. At that time there was mention of an annual Rockford Reunion planned for September 19, hosted by the Rockford Civic…
Read MoreVolunteers needed: Coosa Day of Action to be held July 29
Special to the News The Lake Martin Area United Way is excited to announce that it will be hosting a second Day of Action in Coosa County. This local Day of Action will be held on Friday, July 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Central High School Coosa County in Hanover.…
Read MoreWetumpka man arrested on drug charges
Rodriguez Donta Edwards By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Wetumpka man was arrested on two drug charges and a firearm charge following a traffic stop with backup by the Rockford Police Department. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that on July 2, Deputy DeAndre Scott was on patrol in the Rockford area when…
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