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2026 RABIES CLINICS VACCINATION SCHEDULE
BAXLEY ANIMAL CLINIC 256-249-3738 As per Alabama state law all dogs and cats 12 weeks of age or older are required to be vaccinated for rabies. The fee for the vaccination has been set at $12. (CASH ONLY) All cats must be in carriers and all dogs on leashes. All vaccines are good for…
Read MoreMay 11-17, 2026
Jail population as of May 17: 28 inmates Males: 24 Females: 4 ARRESTS On May 11, Sgt. Rudd arrested Tony Adalius Smith, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Probation Violation. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On May 11, Sgt. Ward arrested Kytn William Wentzell, a citizen…
Read MoreThe heart of the problem
Online information shows that this week’s primary election turnout for Coosa County was 29.1 percent of eligible voters – including both Democrats and Republicans. An older edition of the News reported that the voter turnout in the 2022 primary election was 33.9 percent of all potential voters. Come on, Coosa! When not even a…
Read More2026 RABIES CLINICS VACCINATION SCHEDULE
BAXLEY ANIMAL CLINIC 256-249-3738 As per Alabama state law all dogs and cats 12 weeks of age or older are required to be vaccinated for rabies. The fee for the vaccination has been set at $12. (CASH ONLY) All cats must be in carriers and all dogs on leashes. All vaccines are good for…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
May 16 Registration is open for the 2026 Creek Run Festival, which will be held Saturday, May 16, for a one-day float on Hatchet Creek from King’s Bridge near Rockford to Double Bridges in the Richville community. Registration includes a meal at the end of the float, shuttle service, T-shirt, a gift bag of assorted…
Read MoreBlessed by guest preacher’s sermon
We enjoyed a wonderful service on Sunday, Mother’s Day, at Rockford Baptist Church, where Pastor Jeff Fuller is overseer. The guest speaker was Pastor Ray Franklin from Florida. However, he is a new resident of Alabama now, in the Union Square community. Pastor Ray and his wife, Amy, moved from Florida, built a…
Read MoreYour vote matters
I enjoyed a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend, with lots of productivity on my own stuff rather than on others’ stuff, which was very satisfying, although I do miss being with my children and grandchildren as I had to cancel our annual family trip because I need the funds to go to replacing the store…
Read MoreAnnual Drinking Water Quality Report – Kellyton Water System
January-December 2025 Is my water safe? Last year, as in years past, your tap water met all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) drinking water health standards. Your local water officials vigilantly safeguard its water supplies and once again we are proud to report that our system…
Read MoreObituaries
Brenda Wall Marshall Ms. Brenda Wall Marshall, 79, of Goodwater, passed away on May 10, 2026, at the age of 79 at Brown Nursing Home. Born on October 7, 1946, to Alex Lafayette Wall and Christine Tucker Wall Yates, she lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep affection, and a steadfast love for…
Read MoreRemember to vote Tuesday
I forgot to wish all the May babies, which includes my eldest daughter and one of my sons-in-law, happy birthday! Last Sunday was Mother’s Day, so also belated Happy Mother’s Day for all the mothers, and others who help fill that role. I had a great day with most of my family coming by…
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