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In the Rockford Town Council article last week, the Sylacauga branch manager for First Bank of Alabama was incorrectly identified as Shelia Ward. Her last name is Howard. Additionally, in the Rockford Utilities Board article last week, it was worded that engineer Ed Morris would send a letter of updated information to ADECA,…
Read MoreBreaking news: Prayer vigil to be held this evening
There will be a prayer vigil held in Alexander City this evening for River and Ridge Trong, sons of Amber Trong and grandsons of Coosa County E-911 Director Amanda R. Kimsey, who currently remain in critical condition following a wreck Monday evening that claimed their mother’s life.
Read MoreRockford Utilities approves sewer plant bid
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a special called meeting Monday evening, the Rockford Utilities Board reviewed and approved a bid for the new sewer plant construction. Ed Morris with Sentell Engineering reviewed the information with the board, stating that when the board previously bid out the project only one bid was received.…
Read MoreRockford Council approves financial institution, 4-way stop
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer During its March meeting, the Rockford Town Council took action on three non-housekeeping agenda items, including deciding on a new financial institution, making a new 4-way stop and taking action on a months-long matter relating to entertainment licenses for the town. Regarding the financial institution, Mayor Scott White said…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – March meeting
Audio from the Rockford Town Council meeting of March 19, 2024: (To read the article covering this meeting, click here.)
Read MoreCentral students enjoy solar eclipse
Students young and old enjoyed watching the solar eclipse in a myriad of ways Monday after learning about solar eclipses, receiving instruction on safety and being provided with safety eyewear. Thank you to all our teachers and staff who went above and beyond for our students to enjoy witnessing and learning about a rare…
Read MoreBOE approves personnel matters, bus purchases
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The March 28 meeting of the Board of Education primary consisted of personnel matters, with a handful of other agenda items also approved. With all members present, the board unanimously approved acceptance of a letter of resignation from lunchroom worker Marcus Whatley, effective March 25. The board also…
Read MoreTwo inmates dead, five injured in ADOC transport van crash
Special to the News On Wednesday an Alabama Department of Corrections, or ADOC, van transporting seven inmates was involved in a single-vehicle crash resulting in two fatalities and other serious injuries. Notifications have been made to all inmates’ emergency contacts. Alexander City Community Based Facility inmates Wille Crayton, Jake Jones, Bruce Clements, Thomas Bass,…
Read MoreExtension extra: Did you know?
Dr. Shannon Davis Coosa County Extension Coordinator The human body contains trillions of different cell types that make up our hair, nails, skin, bones, and organs. However, you may not know that the body houses far more bacteria cells than it does actual human cells. Yes, you read that right! The human body is…
Read MoreObituaries
Joel Dean Glover Funeral service for Mr. Joel Dean Glover, 61, of Rockford, will be Friday, April 12, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Rockford Baptist Church. Dr. Jeffrey Fuller will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rockford Baptist Church. Burial will be Saturday, April…
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