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Rockford 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…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office seeking public’s assistance in locating missing Sylacauga man
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man has been missing for nearly nine months now, and the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking any information from the public regarding his potential whereabouts and where he may have been seen since then. Shannon Lee Morris is a 35-year-old Black male, standing at 5-feet 9-inches…
Read MoreCommissioner Joiner remembered, honored
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer District 4 County Commissioner and veteran Ronnie Joiner was remembered and honored for his years of service during his funeral last Friday, February 6. Joiner passed away Monday, February 2, with visitation and funeral held last Friday at Pleasant Hill Church outside of Rockford. In light of his passing,…
Read MoreKellyton residents show opposition to proposed quarry
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Prior to its regular monthly Town Council meeting Tuesday, the Town of Kellyton held a public meeting regarding the proposed quarry and voicing opposition to the project. All five Town Council members were present for the meeting, with Mayor Johnny Sharpe absent because of illness. Other elected officials in…
Read MoreCandidates qualify for local offices for 2026 elections
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With qualifying for the two major political parties having ended last Friday, Coosa County’s Democratic and Republican parties have announced their candidates who have qualified to be on the ballot this year. For the Coosa County Democratic Party, Chair Nieshia Whetstone reported that three incumbents qualified to run again…
Read MoreCounty hears quarry proposal, concerns
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Last Tuesday’s County Commission meeting saw much discussion regarding a proposed granite quarry to potentially be located in the Kellyton community. While the meeting lasted more than three hours, only approximately 30 minutes were spent on action items, with about an hour and a half spent on the quarry…
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