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Community calendar: Feb. 13, 2026
February 24 The February meeting of the Coosa County Republican Party will be held on Tuesday, February 24, at the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department. Fellowship and refreshments begin at 6 p.m., with the meeting starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. In addition to hearing from local candidates, special guests will be Corey Hill, candidate for commissioner…
Read MoreRemembering two people recently lost
Happy February! Wow, we are already in the second month of the year. Happy birthday to all those celebrating birthdays this month. I have a great-granddaughter celebrating her third birthday this month, as well as another great-grandson born on Groundhog Day, making 12 great-grands. Happy Valentine’s Day to all! While the start of the holiday…
Read MoreThe great festival of people
Sometimes you meet people. People you feel like you’ve met before. Strangers whom you’ve mysteriously known all your life. Somehow. You can’t explain this sensation. You can’t understand why you feel such profound connection with new faces. It’s almost as if we are all leaves, sprouting on the same tree branch. We have always been…
Read MoreCommunities need invested representation
OK, thinking maybe I need to back off on writing community columns because a second week in a row I started writing my political opinion instead of about the nothing that really happens in Equality and Nixburg other than the happenings at my homestead. I will just say that I want an invested community member…
Read MoreServe and Protect Review: February 2-8, 2026
Jail population as of Feb. 8: 51 inmates Males: 42 Females: 9 ARRESTS On February 4, Chief Hammond arrested Clifford Bernard Ellis, a citizen of Birmingham, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On February 4, Chief Hammond arrested Lacey Page…
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 MoreSheriff’s Office presents annual awards
Special to the News On December 18, Sheriff Michael Howell hosted the annual Coosa County Sheriff’s Office End of Year Review and Christmas Dinner. In addition to reviewing accomplishments and statistics for the 2025 year, Howell took the opportunity to honor employees and volunteers and award some with plaques in recognition of their accomplishments and…
Read MoreIn memory of Ronnie Joiner
By Denise S. Nelson A good friend just passed. A lot of you knew him. Here’s a picture I snapped of him with a baby chick in his pocket. He was a character! My heart goes out to his family and friends. Thank you, Ronnie, for telling me to call you any time I needed…
Read MoreA common problem in Rockford
Now that Rockford is blessed with four restaurants, I think it is time they face up to a common problem. It’s the water. We are grateful for an abundance of water for cleaning. But to serve it as a beverage or, heaven forbid, use it to make tea or coffee…it needs to be filtered.…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
February 26 It’s that time again! Summer Camp registration is now OPEN. This year’s theme is mythical creatures! The cost of camp is $175 and includes lodging, meals, a shirt, and most importantly lots of fun! Spots will go quick! Half of the payment is due by check or money order by Feb. 26! The…
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