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Need for lower speed
Here in Equality, and surrounding areas, the nights are getting cooler; however the days are still above 90 degrees, and I am so over that! I guess I will have to wait another couple of weeks before the days are below 90 degrees. I am eager for fall weather to get here, and I…
Read MoreAug. 31 – Sept. 6, 2026
Jail population as of Sept. 6: 31 inmates Males: 25 Females: 6 ARRESTS On September 1, Deputy Kelley arrested Kendarius Lashun Hale, of Sylacauga, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $400 cash bond. On September 2, Deputy Payton arrested Michael…
Read MorePikes Peak diary: Day one
This is a big trip for me and my sister. We are visiting Pikes Peak to see my dad. And it’s going to be big. The first thing you should know about my sister, Sarah, and me is that we like people. It’s just who we are. She and I are both…
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September 10 & 19 Providence Baptist Church’s 3rd Annual Bass Tournament will be held Sept. 19. Registration that day begins at 4 a.m. with put in at safe daylight at Barrett’s Landing on Lake Mitchell. You may pre-register by mail by September 10 by mailing a check payable to the church (P.O. Box 65; Rockford,…
Read MoreThe gospel according to Morgan
Over the years, I’ve written about Morgan many times, keeping notes on many of the conversations Morgan and I have had, so I’d never forget the things she told me. They are the words of a young woman with a wisdom deeper than I am able to understand. She spoke these things in…
Read MoreWorrying about safety at 4-way stop
There are nice perches around town for an old bird to rest and enjoy watching the activity below. BUT, watching the 4-way stop is frightening!! Cars and trucks barely pause, or even go right through without a hint of brake lights! Makes me worry about families that take walks through Rockford. If those Flock…
Read MoreEquality VFD monthly fundraiser tomorrow
Equality Neighborhood Watch meeting went well last week. Twenty-six people attended, and we heard from Deputy Kelley from the sheriff’s report. We had food, fellowship and the fire department report. Amazingly there were no calls in July! July, the height of summer activity and vacations and no emergencies that involved the fire department. Either…
Read MoreFishing tournament, revival coming up
September is here, but summer heat is still with us. Hopefully soon it will start to cool off. Happy birthday to all those born this month, which includes three granddaughters, one grandson-in-law, one granddaughter-in-law, and one great-grandson. Wow, that’s a lot of birthdays in one month! Also, my mom was born this month, so…
Read MoreAugust 24-30, 2026
Jail population as of August 30: 30 inmates Males: 24 Females: 6 ARRESTS On August 25, Deputy Kelley arrested Harbson NMN Thompson Jr., a citizen of Kellyton, on the charges of Obstructing Governmental Operations and Resisting Arrest. He was booked and processed into the Coosa County Jail with a bond of $3,500. On August…
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September 10 A Conservation in Coosa County event for Coosa County Landowners will be held on Thursday, September 10, at the Old Rockford School. Agriculture, conservation, forestry, and wildlife agencies will be available to provide information about programs and services they offer. Drop by anytime between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. For more information contact…
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