Area News
King Bridge of Coosa County
Coosa County Historical Society Note: The following was originally written in 1998 by a Ronald D. Bridges and appeared in the Historical Society’s newsletter in 2013. We thought it would be of interest to share in our monthly column. King Bridge: This bridge was so named to honor the King family, and…
Read MoreTime to review your personal affairs
I hope you enjoyed the holidays and spent time with family and friends. I hope they were joyful times and provided good memories that will last your lifetime. With the New Year, many people make New Year’s resolutions; few achieve them. There is a day referred to as “Quitters Day” when people give up…
Read MoreProper care from field to table ensures delicious wild game
By David Rainer Alabama Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources One of the aspects of hunting that intrigues people who have little or no experience in the field is the ability to harvest their own organic protein, especially white-tailed deer. One of Justin Grider’s passions is to educate on how to take wild…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – December 2025
Audio of the Rockford Town Council meeting held December 16, 2025. For the article covering this meeting, click here.
Read MoreRockford discusses properties, animals
By Christa Jennings Senior staff reporter The December meeting of the Rockford Town Council saw mostly discussion and little action as the Town Council discussed various properties in town, animal control and more. Aside from approving the November meeting minutes and financial statements, the Council, with Councilmember Shirley Ogle absent, unanimously approved moving Sue Peoples…
Read MoreBOE approves organizational, other business
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Board of Education approved its annual organizational business and other matters during its November meeting, with all Board members present. Board President Tiffany McCain turned the meeting over to Superintendent of Education David Stover for the election of officers for the upcoming year and establishing regularly scheduled meetings.…
Read MoreGoodwater man, woman arrested for chemical endangerment
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Goodwater man and woman were arrested late last month as a result of a report from the Department of Human Resources. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on December 22, DHR representatives contacted the Sheriff’s Office Investigations to inform them of drug tests performed on Toney Hall Sr.…
Read MoreJ.D. Thompson Alumni celebrate Christmas in the Grove
Special to the News Submitted by Mamie Ellis Christmas in the Grove, hosted by the J. D. Thompson Alumni and Hwy. 22 East Podcast, was held on December 14. The event’s theme was “Old Fashion Country Christmas in the Grove,” a remembrance of past Christmases with family and friends. Master of Ceremony Jermaine Maxwell and…
Read MoreMan, woman arrested on multiple drug charges
An out-of-county man and woman were arrested Saturday on multiple drug charges. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that on January 3 Deputy Kelley was dispatched to a possible burglary in progress. When he and Deputy Payton arrived at the scene, they came in contact with a vehicle. Both individuals in the vehicle were detained,…
Read MoreKellyton man arrested during traffic stop
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Kellyton man was arrested on a drug-related charge following a traffic stop. On December 21, Deputy Kelley was patrolling U.S. Highway 280 when he observed a vehicle making a traffic violation. He stopped the vehicle, which was occupied by two individuals. He asked them to step out of…
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