Community
Fall cleanup
A local citizen shared this photo of a fall cleanup on Dogwood Lane, a 100-yard stretch of road in Rockford, cleaning up and collecting bags of litter that others left behind. Thank you to those who help clean up; we…
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Do you recognize us?
The Coosa County Historical Society is seeking the public’s help in identifying the women and young girls in this photo. The photo was taken in front of the Old Women’s Clubhouse in Rockford in the 1930s. If you can help identify any individuals in the photo, please email Bridget Kelley at bridgraham@aol.com.
Read MoreThe prettiest butterfly
What if our souls were like butterflies? Yours and mine. Two butterflies. You and me. Soul mates. And just like butterflies, we were a little bit different from each other? Each with different colors. Different symmetrically patterned wings. Uniquely shaped and sized. What if our two individual spirits were no longer bound in caterpillar form?…
Read MoreProtect & Serve: October 20-26, 2025
Jail population as of Oct. 26: 42 inmates Males: 32 Females: 10 ARRESTS On October 21, Deputy Kelley arrested Marshall Lee Herring, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $533 cash bond. On October 22, Deputy Brown arrested Justin…
Read MoreMissing, remembering Pastor Wilbert Johnson
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is ending. However, breast cancer is not until we find a cure. So let us continue to pray without ceasing, and for all types of cancer. Union Square wishes the best journalist and more a very happy birthday, Christa Jennings. Birthday wishes go to Pastor Stanford Benson, Pastor Chris Hill, Mrs.…
Read MoreEnjoy Halloween festivities tonight
So, this is the end of October! While it started out very dry, looks like it will end as very wet. I’m not complaining because we need the rain. Tonight is Halloween, but forecasts are saying dry and cold, so come out to Rockford and enjoy the night. Providence Baptist Church will be handing out…
Read MoreNew quilting group meets Monday evenings
Who else got some grass seed out last weekend to be watered by much needed rain? Just me? I overseeded the whole lawn in hopes that this rain will help it sprout. I will have to overseed again in the spring, but with geese and a horse they will eat much of it. The geese…
Read MoreCommunity calendar: Oct. 31, 2025
November 8 Fall Festival in downtown Goodwater will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 8. Vendor fee: $25 for small businesses. Registration deadline: October 25. For more information email sharonnah25@mail.com. November 9 A Veterans Day Ceremony sponsored by the Weogufka Neighborhood Watch will be held Sunday, November 9, at 2 p.m.…
Read MorePart two of the legacy celebration: A little bittersweet
The oldest grandchild (son) Billy Hill, 81 years young, from California came to help us celebrate. He was here in Rockford some days before to take care of some business, went home and turned around to come back to attend the gathering of his Big Dad and Mom, whom he loved so much.…
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