Area News
Rockford approves liquor license, resolution, more
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer During its meeting last Tuesday evening, the Rockford Town Council approved a request for a restaurant retail liquor license, a resolution relating to the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, a one-time pay increase for employees, and more. With Mayor Scott White absent, Mayor Pro Tem Cordarius Lee oversaw the meeting.…
Read MoreRockford Council audio – November 2025
Audio of the Nov. 18, 2025, Rockford Town Council meeting. To read the article covering this meeting, click here.
Read MoreCoosa County Schools leads region in improvement on Alabama school report card, bumps grade up to a B
Special to the News When Alabama’s school report grades were released late last week, students, staff, parents, and the community at large were excited to learn that not only had Coosa County Schools bumped its grade up to a B for the first time since the inception of the school report card system, but that the school…
Read MoreTriple R gives back with annual Thanksgiving meal
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Once again Triple R Cafe in Rockford is gearing up for the holidays and demonstrating the giving spirit with its eighth annual Thanksgiving lunch. The local restaurant will be open next Thursday on Thanksgiving from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Like always, a special menu is prepared to offer…
Read MoreCommission signs SSUT resolution, asking Legislature to protect program
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer On Tuesday the County Commission met to sign the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, or SSUT, resolution. In doing so, the Commission joined other county commissions across the state in expressing its full support of Alabama’s SSUT program as an “efficient, constitutional and operationally effective process for collecting online use…
Read MoreNorthern lights shine over Coosa County
Once again people across the deep south had the opportunity to view the aurora borealis, or nothern lights, last week, with many taking to social media to share photos of the phenomenon. Thanks to a strong geomagnetic storm, the northern lights were visible across Alabama and the deep south last Tuesday night, even being seen…
Read MoreRockford man arrested in connection to stolen property
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer A Rockford man was arrested late last month on two charges relating to stolen property from near the Ray community. On October 29, the Sheriff’s Office received a report that a lawnmower and trailer were stolen from a residence along Alabama Highway 259. Sgt. Ward received an anonymous tip…
Read MoreWeogufka honors our veterans
Special to the News On Sunday, November 9, at 2 p.m. many gathered around Weogufka’s beautiful Veterans’ Memorial Monument. They were there to celebrate and honor all veterans who have given so very much for us all to have the freedom we now have. Weogufka Neighborhood Watch would like to also thank each individual and group for your participation in…
Read MoreOctoberfest in Cottage Grove
Special to the News On October 30, the J. D. Thompson Alumni members welcomed 60 senior citizens to the historic Coosa County Training School alumni building. The morning was planned with lots of treats, fun, food, fellowship, games, and music for everyone. The Jazz Cisers exercise class and the Verlie B. Collins Sewing Class were our special…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office makes FTA, probation arrests
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The Sheriff’s Office continues to make arrests for probation violations and failure to appear charges. On October 20, Charity Lynn Hamilton; 39 years old, of Sylacauga; was arrested by Chief Deputy Scott Hammond for probation violation relating to a reckless endangerment charge. She remains in custody at the Coosa…
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