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Commission conducts interviews, makes two hires
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its April meeting, after conducting standard business the County Commission continued its meeting with interviews starting at 11 a.m. In total, the Commission interviewed four applicants for the county administrator position, to fill the vacancy left with former County Administrator Amy Gilliland’s contract having ended April 24.…
Read MorePrimary elections to be held next month
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Primary elections are just under a month away, and sample ballots for the Democratic and Republican Party primaries are now available in the probate office of the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford. In addition to federal, state and local offices, the primaries include two statewide amendments for…
Read MoreCoosa recognizes organ donation during Donate Life Month
Tag office participating in office decoration contest By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Spring has sprung once again, and with signs of new life and new beginnings comes National Donate Life Month for the month of April, a time to honor organ, eye and tissue donors and the lives they have saved. National Donate…
Read MoreWellness events successful with bubble bike, relays, wellness vendors
Special to the News Submitted by Dr. Shannon Davis Coosa County Extension director The Coosa County Extension Office, in partnership with the Goodwater Youth Development Center under direction of Sharonna Hayes, hosted the second annual Coosa Spring Wellness Event. On March 26 and 27, more than 100 attendees and vendors participated at…
Read MoreBREAKING: Young Millbrook man killed in Coosa County crash this morning
Special to the News Editor’s note: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency sent a revised press release with corrections to what information was originally sent. The below reflects the updated information. A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, has claimed the life of a Millbrook man. Keith T. Young, 19, was fatally injured…
Read MoreRockford adopts resolution honoring Shaw, Scarbrough
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During last Tuesday’s meeting, the Rockford Town Council unanimously approved and adopted a resolution honoring Raymond Shaw Jr. and Charles Lewis Scarbrough for their significant contributions and dedication in preserving and maintaining The Old Rockford School. The town recently acquired the old school property on County Road 18,…
Read MoreChildren’s Policy Council hears from agency partners
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Children’s Policy heard from several of its agency partners during last week’s meeting, providing updates on available services and upcoming events. While there were 27 in attendance for the meeting, no elected officials attended. However, law enforcement was well represented with Chief Deputy Scott Hammond,…
Read MoreCCASW planning fourth annual Creek Run Festival
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Association of Scenic Waterways is busily planning for the fourth annual Creek Run Festival, a one-day float along Hatchet Creek. The CCASW Board met last Friday morning to begin discussing plans and organizing for this year’s event, as well as conduct standard business. In Board…
Read MoreCounty approves many agenda items in Kellyton area
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its February meeting the County Commission approved four agenda items related to the Town of Kellyton, including a letter of support, new road signage and bidding paving and striping projects. Commissioner John Forbus presented a letter from the Town of Kellyton, seeking the Commission’s approval to show support…
Read MoreCentral SGA member interviews candidate for lieutenant governor, Patrick L. Bishop
Special to the News Central High School Student Government Association member Christopher Prowell is on a quest to interview Alabama’s pool of gubernatorial candidates and recently expanded his quest to include candidates for lieutenant governor, as well. Prowell has contacted eight candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties. Below is Prowell’s article from his…
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