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Special to the News   Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company, announced Monday the execution of its first off-take agreement with SK On Co., Ltd., a leading electric vehicle, or EV, battery manufacturer, supplying electric vehicle batteries to Ford, Hyundai, Volkswagen, and others. Pursuant to the terms of the Off-Take Agreement, Westwater will…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Last Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Rockford Town Council consisted largely of discussion regarding road projects and safety, with only two other non-standard agenda items receiving action. During the meeting Mayor Scott White mentioned School Street being next on the list of projects to be done as the…

Fourth grade teacher Lori Blocker is the recipient of a mini grant for Ag in the Classroom. Pictured from left are Kara Forbus, CES principal, Blocker and Donna Brown, chair of the Coosa County Farmers Federation Women’s Committee. Photo submitted   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   More good news came for Coosa County…

The bitter cold earlier this week left bridges and roads icy and left numerous steps and ramps covered in a layer of ice, making it more hazardous for some to leave their homes. Vegetation was also covered in ice Tuesday as Alabama residents dealt with unusually low temperatures. Photos by Christa Jennings   By Christa…

    The preliminary plan presented by the Alabama Department of Transportation reflects a road diet anticipated for later this year when road work is done on U.S. Highway 231 in Rockford. The plan reflects turning the four-lane highway into a three-lane with a divided turning lane. Photo by Christa Jennings     This closeup…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The November meeting of the Rockford Town Council was short and simple, lasting only about 18 minutes with only one agenda item other than usual monthly business. With all members present except Councilmember Nieshia Whetstone, the Town Council heard updates from its attorney, Tom Young. Aside from standard…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Once again this year BridgeWays Coosa County is putting together “Bedtime Bags” for youth in Coosa County, and it is looking to the community for support. Last year the organization gave Bedtime Bags to the children of many financially at-risk families the week prior to Christmas. The large…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   During its monthly meeting last Tuesday morning, the County Commission discussed and approved matters relating to employee insurance, county agreements and more. Relating to county employees and tying in with employees’ insurance, the commission and County Administrator Amy Gilliland discussed needing to rescind the recently approved and adopted…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   With Thanksgiving now less than a week away, the Town of Kellyton is once again busily preparing for its annual Christmas Celebration being held in just two weeks. During the Kellyton Town Council meeting last Tuesday evening, the last meeting before the event, Town Clerk Karen Keel reported…

  By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Meteorologist James Spann will be visiting Coosa County tomorrow to hold a book signing event at Triple R Cafe, located along U.S. Highway 231 in Rockford. The book signing will be held from 9:15 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. at the local restaurant. Spann posted on social media…