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Summer feeding, reading, more activities for youth, families
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With the end of another school year in sight, local agencies and organizations are gearing up for summer activities while youth and families are planning ways to spend their summer. From free meals for youth to summer reading programs and events for families, there’s something for everyone…
Read MoreRockford approves ordinances, other matters
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Rockford is continuing its efforts to clean up and update town ordinances, having recently considered and approved multiple ordinances. During its March meeting, two ordinances were introduced for consideration only. Those were ordinances R-MISC-2025-04-01 and R-ELE-2025-04-01. After being introduced at the March meeting, the…
Read MoreTwo deputies complete Law Enforcement Academy
Sheriff Michael Howell and some deputies attend the Law Enforcement Academy’s graduation to congratulate Coosa County’s two newest deputies. From left are Investigator Travis Ward, Chief Deputy Scott Hammond, Deputy Leyton Moeser, Deputy Ryan Brown, Sheriff Howell, and Lt. Bradgel Moon. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa…
Read MoreRegistration open for Hatchet Creek float, prizes available
Multiple prizes are up for grabs during drawings at this year’s Creek Run Festival, including this 24-can RTIC soft cooler, a $200 value. Every float participant will be entered to win. Photo submitted By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Association of Scenic Waterways is busily planning and making preparations for the…
Read MoreCounty to name new bridge after WWII veteran Thomas Cleveland
District 1 County Commissioner John Forbus presents a resolution to Thomas Cleveland’s daughter, Wanda Chesnutt, reflecting a bridge being named in honor of her dad. Photo by Lydia Waters Wanda Chesnutt, daughter of World War II veteran Thomas Cleveland, speaks about and honors her dad during the Commission meeting following the…
Read MoreTuberville, Rogers, ATF work to expand Talladega National Forest
Proposed proclamation boundary addition would include portion of Coosa County By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer On Tuesday U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers introduced the Talladega National Forest Expansion Act, with the Alabama Trails Foundation working with the legislators to expand the Talladega National Forest. The expansion of the…
Read MoreBOE approves field trips, personnel, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Last Thursday’s meeting of the Board of Education saw the approval of field trips, a contract and policy, updated job description, and a few personnel matters. With Board President Tiffany McCain absent, Vice President Sharon Massie oversaw the meeting, with all other members present. The Board unanimously…
Read MoreWeogufka endures second tornado this year
An EF1 tornado impacted the Weogufka community Saturday night, resulting in property damage such as this along County Road 29. Photos by Craig Martin By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With rounds of severe storms impacting almost the entire state Saturday night, the Weogufka community found itself in the midst of a second…
Read MoreCCASW planning annual Hatchet Creek float
Participants in last year’s Creek Run Festival. Photos by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Association of Scenic Waterways met last Wednesday, with a focus on planning for this year’s Hatchet Creek float, called the Creek Run Festival. The association’s Board of Directors decided to set May 17…
Read MoreRockford adopts ordinances for municipal election
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its February meeting the Rockford Town Council approved and adopted one amended ordinance and two new ordinances relating to the upcoming municipal election. With all members present, the Council reviewed ordinances to be adopted in order to meet the state deadlines for the municipal election. As with…
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