Rockford Council audio – December 2025
Audio of the Rockford Town Council meeting held December 16, 2025. For the article covering this meeting, click here.
Read MoreRockford discusses properties, animals
By Christa Jennings Senior staff reporter The December meeting of the Rockford Town Council saw mostly discussion and little action as the Town Council discussed various properties in town, animal control and more. Aside from approving the November meeting minutes and financial statements, the Council, with Councilmember Shirley Ogle absent, unanimously approved moving Sue Peoples…
Read MoreBOE approves organizational, other business
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Board of Education approved its annual organizational business and other matters during its November meeting, with all Board members present. Board President Tiffany McCain turned the meeting over to Superintendent of Education David Stover for the election of officers for the upcoming year and establishing regularly scheduled meetings.…
Read MoreGoodwater man, woman arrested for chemical endangerment
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Goodwater man and woman were arrested late last month as a result of a report from the Department of Human Resources. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on December 22, DHR representatives contacted the Sheriff’s Office Investigations to inform them of drug tests performed on Toney Hall Sr.…
Read MoreJ.D. Thompson Alumni celebrate Christmas in the Grove
Special to the News Submitted by Mamie Ellis Christmas in the Grove, hosted by the J. D. Thompson Alumni and Hwy. 22 East Podcast, was held on December 14. The event’s theme was “Old Fashion Country Christmas in the Grove,” a remembrance of past Christmases with family and friends. Master of Ceremony Jermaine Maxwell and…
Read MoreMan, woman arrested on multiple drug charges
An out-of-county man and woman were arrested Saturday on multiple drug charges. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on January 3 Deputy Kelley was dispatched to a possible burglary in progress. When he and Deputy Payton arrived at the scene, they came in contact with a vehicle. Both individuals in the vehicle were detained,…
Read MoreKellyton man arrested during traffic stop
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton man was arrested on a drug-related charge following a traffic stop. On December 21, Deputy Kelley was patrolling U.S. Highway 280 when he observed a vehicle making a traffic violation. He stopped the vehicle, which was occupied by two individuals. He asked them to step out of…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to arrest for marijuana
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of an Anniston man on a marijuana possession charge late last month. On December 30, Deputy Kelley was on patrol on U.S. Highway 280 when he observed a vehicle with a traffic violation. Kelley initiated a traffic stop, and as the…
Read MoreCentral High School retires professional basketball player Xavier Moon’s jersey
Special to the News Xavier Moon recently left Coosa County to continue his professional basketball career, but before he departed for Canada a ceremony was held at the Belyeu Gymnasium to retire his #22 Central High School jersey during a recent home basketball game. Xavier graduated from Central High School in 2013. Some…
Read MorePrayer House children’s Christmas gift project “an amazing success”
Special to the News Two retired Coosa County school teachers and Parents as Teachers home educators Jo Ann Shealey and Sheryl Borden made their hearts’ desire a reality as they partnered with the Prayer House and those who were willing to share their dream of providing 25 children with clothing, shoes, toys, and teaching/learning games…
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