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BREAKING: Young Millbrook man killed in Coosa County crash this morning
Special to the News Editor’s note: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency sent a revised press release with corrections to what information was originally sent. The below reflects the updated information. A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, has claimed the life of a Millbrook man. Keith T. Young, 19, was fatally injured…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – March 2026
Audio of the Rockford Town Council meeting held March 17, 2026: For the article covering this meeting, click here.
Read MoreRockford adopts resolution honoring Shaw, Scarbrough
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During last Tuesday’s meeting, the Rockford Town Council unanimously approved and adopted a resolution honoring Raymond Shaw Jr. and Charles Lewis Scarbrough for their significant contributions and dedication in preserving and maintaining The Old Rockford School. The town recently acquired the old school property on County Road 18,…
Read MoreCentral FCCLA members are National Qualifiers
Special to the News Coosa County Schools is excited to recognize three outstanding Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FFCLA) members from Central High School who have qualified to compete at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference this summer. The FCCLA National Leadership Conference will be held in Washington, D.C., where students from…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces approval of final BEAD broadband proposal, awards $460 million to expand access to high-speed internet
Coosa County included in Windstream funding Special to the News On Monday Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the state’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program proposal, which will provide high-speed internet service for all remaining eligible locations in Alabama, has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). With approval,…
Read MoreCandidate Fair to be held April 11
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Coosa County Republican Party will be hosting a Candidate Fair on Saturday, April 11, and encourages all to attend to learn more about local and state Republican candidates. The Candidate Fair will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Old Rockford School, located at 8840 Coosa…
Read MoreAlabama Forestry Commission issues fire restrictions for weekend
Special to the News With forecasts calling for elevated wind speeds and a dry front passage across the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) strongly discourages any outdoor burning until conditions improve. The agency also points to dropping relative humidity and an increase in wind speed tomorrow as especially concerning. With the anticipation…
Read MoreALEA troopers complete Marine Patrol Boating School, ready to serve on Alabama’s waterways
Special to the News Four Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) troopers have successfully completed the agency’s Marine Patrol Boating School and are now prepared to serve and protect on Alabama’s waterways, just in time for the busy spring and summer boating season. Three of the four troopers were members of ALEA Trooper Class…
Read MoreGeography of a miracle
In 2012, Greg Thomas was diagnosed with cancer. Stage Four. He was sent home to get his affairs in order. Against medical advice, Greg spent his dwindling energy on renovating a 150-year-old abandoned church. He spent entire days refinishing pews, scraping paint, or sanding floors. After months of labor, Greg went for a follow-up…
Read MoreMore than 2,400 stops: ALEA’s Troop Zero operation delivers strong enforcement results in Madison County
Special to the News On Wednesday the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced the results of its second Troop Zero deployment, which targeted dangerous driving behaviors across Madison County from March 6 through March 17. Troop Zero is a strategic, high-visibility enforcement initiative designed to address dangerous driving behaviors in areas experiencing elevated…
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