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By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   During its May meeting, the Board of Education primarily took action on personnel matters as the school system prepared for the ending of one school year and the beginning of the next. Board President Tiffany McCain was absent from the meeting, and as such Vice President Sharon Massie…

Rep. Ben Robbins, center, recently presented a resolution to Emma Robinson of Goodwater and her family on behalf of the Alabama Legislature in honor of her 110th birthday. Photo submitted   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Coosa County supercentenarian was honored last week by Rep. Ben Robbins on behalf of the Alabama…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   A Goodwater man is one of eight who was sentenced to federal prison last week for their involvement in a conspiracy that led to stealing millions of dollars in military equipment from the Anniston Army Depot and selling the property through a prepper supply store or at gun…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Last week’s meeting of the Rockford Town Council saw very little action with primarily discussion items and updates on the agenda. Aside from the routine monthly business of approving the minutes for the March meeting and the financial statements for March and April, since the council did not…

Reunion still planned for September   Ashes and rubble are all that remain of the 174-year-old Blue Springs Church. Photo by Marble Valley VFD     The historic Blue Springs Church building was fully engulfed in flames when fire departments responded early Monday morning. Photo by Lay Lake VFD   Described by many as a…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   During its April meeting, with all members present the County Commission discussed and took action on various monetary matters; including utility and water charges at the E-911 building, ARPA funds for three volunteer fire departments and construction of a bridge in Goodwater; as well as other county matters.…

  By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Coosa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public to help solve the county’s first homicide this year. On Wednesday, May 1, the Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a 911 call at about 12:50 a.m. stating that shots had been fired on County Road 93 in…

Approximately 50 people attend the Fenvkvcēkv Creek Preserve dedication in Weogufka. Photo submitted by The Nature Conservancy   Photo submitted by The Nature Conservancy   The oldest longleaf pine in Alabama, which is more than 300 years old, is located at Flagg Mt. In Weogufka. Photo submitted by The Nature Conservancy   By Christa Jennings…