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Agencies share information at Conservation in Coosa event
By Christa Jennings Area agencies attended the Conservation in Coosa County event last Thursday afternoon to help spread awareness of their services and resources, sharing handouts and goodies with those who attended. While some federal agencies had to cancel and were unable to participate because of the government shutdown, seven agencies participated in…
Read MoreInsurance fraud, other cases headed to grand jury
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Numerous felony arrest cases will be headed to the grand jury later this month, including an insurance fraud case involving a Mountain Brook man, drug-related cases and others. Adrian Geeting of Anniston was arrested on May 5 and charged with use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia.…
Read MoreCoosa County school site preserves legacy, gets historical marker
“This is a story that needs to be told.” – Chlora K. May By Christa Jennings A crowd gathered in the small community of Cottage Grove last Friday morning to commemorate a special moment in its history. Located near Kellyton, Cottage Grove is home to the former Coosa County Training…
Read MoreBOE approves 2026 budget, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a called meeting September 11, the Board of Education held its second and final budget hearing, with Board members approving the budget as presented by Chief School Financial Officer Amy Davis. The ending fund balance presented at the first budget hearing was $4,350,853.38. However, the adjusted…
Read MoreHistorical Society makes plea for saving building
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During last week’s County Commission meeting, the Historical Society once again approached commissioners with a request and proposal for saving the old Extension building located next to the County Courthouse. After discussing the building periodically for years and having held a public hearing regarding the structure, during its June…
Read MoreOur Daily Bread open in Rockford
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A new deli-style restaurant is open in Rockford, helping serve hungry customers breakfast and lunch three days a week. Our Daily Bread held its soft opening on July 21, followed by its grand opening on August 4. Over the last month the staff has been…
Read MorePelham man arrested following high-speed chase
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A high-speed chase that occurred in late July eventually led to the arrest of the driver last Friday, following his arrest at another agency in south Alabama. On July 24, Deputy Brown was on routine patrol in the Hanover area when he observed a white…
Read MoreLauderdale takes Goodwater, White gets second term
Election results for Goodwater, Rockford By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Two of Coosa County’s three municipalities held elections Tuesday, with Goodwater seeing changes in leadership and Rockford’s mayor being elected to a second term, based on unofficial results. The Town of Goodwater had 386 total ballots cast,…
Read MoreStallions walks after guilty plea
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer After just a little more than five years in the county jail, Joe Danial Stallions pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter Monday morning – and was released the same day. Stallions was incarcerated at the Coosa County Jail from August 12, 2020, to August 18,…
Read MoreOld home ec. building razed with controlled burn
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Rockford’s old home economics building located near the corner of Nixburg Road and Communication Drive was razed by a controlled burn Monday evening, with Hanover and Rockford volunteer fire departments overseeing the fire. The Town of Rockford notified residents that evening via social media that roads in the area…
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