Community
Pray for Rockford, others
2024 is the year to speak up and tell the truth. We must stand up and speak up. Can I please get some prayer warriors to help me pray for the Town of Rockford? There is a very heavy spirit in Rockford, and it is not good. It is so heavy and thick that…
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February 7-April 10 Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama Inc., or VCCA, along with the Coosa County Extension Office and Chamber of Commerce, is sponsoring a free income tax assistance program. Certified and trained tax preparers will provide tax assistance and electronic filing of income tax forms free of charge in Rockford every Wednesday beginning February…
Read MoreResponsible dog ownership
Let’s talk dog ownership and being a responsible dog owner. Those that know me and have visited Jenny’s General Store over the past few years know I had owned a dog and loved her dearly. My son picked her out when she was 10 weeks old from a rescue in Birmingham. When she passed…
Read MoreFinding home, embracing power of community
Having been exposed to many unique situations through being both an Army brat and marrying within it gives me endless opportunities for reflection. After my husband’s 27-year military career came to a close, we embarked on an adventure of self-discovery in Florida and stumbled upon the perfect home just one mile from the vast…
Read MoreMarch 4-10, 2024
Jail population as of March 10: 33 inmates Males: 28 Females: 5 ARRESTS On March 10, Sergeant Rudd arrested Tatarika Daphina Green, a citizen of Alexander City, on two charges of Failure to Appear in Court. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $1,000 bond. CALLS FOR SERVICE …
Read MoreRichville VFD to host bingo April 6
The primary election is over with our county having a Republican run-off for the circuit clerk. There were no state or Democratic run-offs. The run-off election will be on April 16. If you voted Republican or didn’t vote at all last week, you can vote in the run-off. This next week is Spring Break…
Read MoreRockford Council meeting audio
In response to the recent and specific accusation that we are not accurate or truthful in reporting town business related to the Town of Rockford, we have decided to include audio from the Town Council meetings for anyone who would like to listen to them for themselves. Because of limited space, not every word is…
Read MoreCJ’s Fishing Hole open for season, upcoming community events
Spring is in the air, but is it really here or is this just a hint? Sometimes I think we get a hint, then back to winter, then summer full on, and I would really enjoy at least a month of mild spring weather. Time for spring cleaning, which means I need to gut…
Read MoreFebruary 26 – March 2, 2024
Jail population as of March 2: 35 inmates Males: 31 Females: 4 ARRESTS On February 26, Sergeant Ward arrested Coty Wayne Jones, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $1,000 bond. On February 26, Deputy Middlebrooks arrested…
Read MoreHonoring women for Women’s Month
March is a windy month and also special, because it’s Women’s Month, and we can be windy and a windstorm sometimes, especially the ones born in March. I want to honor some special women from Union Square and around town. Union Square neighbors are Mrs. 90-year-young Patsy Johnston and Ran Wilson who blows back…
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