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Steve Marlow with Alabama Power presents the Town of Rockford with a $1,000 check for the Good Roots grant. Pictured from left are Town Clerk Jennifer Tindall; Town Council members Kimberly Crowe, Robert Smith, Shirley Ogle, and Cordarius Lee; Marlow; and Mayor Scott White. Photo submitted   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Following…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The County Commission and other attendees spent more than 30 minutes of last Tuesday’s 2-hour meeting discussing, and at times even arguing, over the previously discussed county ambulance service. On the agenda was to approve the county applying for an ambulance grant and approval to pay 25% matching…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   During a lengthy 2-hour meeting Tuesday morning, the County Commission heard concerns from residents regarding a number of roads in the county. Barbara Maxwell, a District 1 resident on County Road 130, addressed the commission under public comment on the agenda. She thanked the county for filling in…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   During its evening meeting last Tuesday, the County Commission had much discussion regarding the previously discussed county-wide ambulance service to be stationed in Rockford. All commissioners were present for the meeting, and Rep. Ed Oliver and Goodwater Fire Chief Elmore Unbehant were also in attendance for discussion regarding…

Rep. Ben Robbins addresses the audience at the Coosa County Republican Party meeting. Robbins explained that he will be the only state representative for the county soon, as proposed redistricting no longer has Coosa County split into multiple districts. Photo by Christa Jennings   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Coosa County Republican…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Town of Rockford is in the process of hiring a part-time backup town clerk and librarian to work as needed. Town Clerk Jennifer Tindall had previously put in her notice for leaving her position; however, she said during Tuesday evening’s Town Council meeting that she may stay…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Coosa County Children’s Policy Council is steadily continuing to iron out details for this year’s College and Career Day for Central High School Coosa County. The council held its monthly meeting Tuesday both in person and via Zoom. There were 26 attendees, with 19 joining in person…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   During its evening meeting last Tuesday, September 28, the County Commission approved its budget for the 2022 fiscal year, including employee raises. In reviewing the proposed budget, County Administrator Amy Gilliland also presented the commission with options and scenarios for possibilities to include with the budget. Those options…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   During last Thursday evening’s Board of Education meeting, Board members and attendees heard concerns regarding COVID-19 from an employee. Tammy Bouldin, a bus driver for the school system, addressed the board to voice her concerns. When initially asked if her presentation was going to be personal or professional,…