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Voting machines tested ahead of Tuesday’s election
County EMA Director Sheldon Hutcherson feeds a marked sample ballot into a machine during the testing process. Photo by Lydia Waters Sheriff Michael Howell gets a print-out from one of the voting machines to review as part of the testing process. Photo by Lydia Waters By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer …
Read MoreCommission meetings see little action
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The County Commission had two shorter meetings this month, with few agenda items and little action taken. During its reconvened meeting held September 30, the commission unanimously approved budgets for each department, as well as annual contracts. At that reconvened meeting, the commission also unanimously approved tabling the…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross seeking volunteers in Coosa County
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The American Red Cross has critical volunteer needs in Coosa County and is reaching out to the community seeking volunteers to help serve the area. Red Cross serve in various capacities in the communities or from their homes and serve in various ways, such as responding to…
Read MoreGrimes Chapel celebrates 100th anniversary, homecoming
Rosie Bryant, left, and Kitty Adams are recognized as the oldest church members of Grimes Chapel Baptist Church, honored for their longevity of service. Photo submitted Grimes Chapel’s oldest church members, Rosie Bryant and Kitty Adams, are accompanied by their sons, Mac Adams and Harold Bryant. Pictured from left are Harold Bryant, Rosie…
Read MoreBreaking: Goodwater man dies in motorcycle crash
Special to the News A Goodwater man was killed in a motorcycle crash early this morning near Oak Grove in Talladega County. A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:50 a.m. Friday, October 4, has claimed the life of a Goodwater man. Jeremy R. Jackson, 49, was fatally injured when the 2004 Yamaha YZF600R motorcycle…
Read MoreElection information: General election will be held November 5
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With the general election now only a month away, sample ballots are available, and it is a good time for voters to keep in mind important election dates and information. When visiting the polls, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. November 5, voters have…
Read MoreChildren’s Policy Council reviews assessment, hears from agency members
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its September meeting, the Coosa County Children’s Policy Council, or CPC, provided an update on its Needs Assessment report and heard from some of its agency members. The county’s 2024 Needs Assessment indicated the county’s three most urgent needs are school success, mental health and early care…
Read MoreCommission approves end-of-year business, elects vice chair
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its meeting last Tuesday, the County Commission conducted various business matters, including electing a vice chair and approving department contracts and Highway Department material bids, with the meeting further being recessed rather than adjourned to continue later this month. With District 5 County Commissioner Lamar Daugherty having…
Read MoreRockford approves, discusses road matters
The Alabama Department of Transportation installs new flashing lights at the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Alabama Highway 22 in an attempt to help make drivers aware of the 4-way stop. Photo by Lydia Waters Workers with the Alabama Department of Transportation begin work at the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and…
Read MoreCoosa RSVP reviews plans, seeks more volunteers
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program’s Advisory Council met last month to review updates, discuss recruiting ideas and plan for the future. Jennifer Dvorak, Coosa RSVP coordinator, mentioned that the group is still in the process of restructuring after COVID-19. During the meeting she reported that…
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