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Rockford approves liquor license, discusses other

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   In continuing last week’s initial coverage of the Rockford Town Council meeting held February 20, the council unanimously approved a liquor license and discussed another business license. Ricardo Sanchez with El Vaqueros 2 addressed the council with his liquor license request. Mayor Scott White recused himself and turned…

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Free tree giveaway to be held Thursday

Special to the News   The Alabama Forestry Commission-Coosa County, Coosa County Extension Office and the Coosa County Forestry Planning Committee will host the annual free Tree Giveaway on Thursday, March 14. Seedlings will be available for pick up at the Rockford Event Center beginning at 8:30 a.m. and going until all seedlings are gone.…

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Sylacauga man dies in Coosa crash

Special to the News   A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:25 a.m. Monday, March 4, has claimed the life of a Sylacauga man. Jeremiah J. Johns, 44, was fatally injured when the 2007 BMW 3 Series he was driving left the roadway and struck an embankment before overturning and striking a tree. Johns…

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February 26 – March 2, 2024

  Jail population as of March 2: 35 inmates Males: 31 Females: 4   ARRESTS On February 26, Sergeant Ward arrested Coty Wayne Jones, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $1,000 bond. On February 26, Deputy Middlebrooks arrested…

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St. Clair County crash leaves two dead

    Special to the News   A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:35 p.m. Monday, March 4, has claimed the lives of two people. Joyce A. Lowe, 73, of Ashville, was fatally injured when the 2010 Jeep Patriot, that she was a passenger in, collided head on with a 2004 Crown Victoria driven…

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Happy 90th birthday, Ms. Christine Owens!

  Throughout your 90 years on this earth you have been a true blessing to so many. We pray that your birthday today is extra special and blessed. Thank you for all you do for others, and today, enjoy your day for yourself! May God continue to bless you with good health and happiness in…

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Elmore County pursuit leads to arrest

Special to the News   A trooper with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division attempted to stop a Chevrolet Camaro for speeding on Interstate 65 near the 180-mile marker in Elmore County on Monday, March 4. The Camaro failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit continued onto Cobbs Ford Road…

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Coosa County Ambulance Monthly Call Log

    Call Volume for the month of February 2024: Total calls: 43 Total transports: 22 Ground: 22 Helicopter: 0   Call types: Sick calls: 12 MVA: 3 Fall/Lift assist: 7 Chest pain: 1 Other trauma: 1 Seizure: 0 AMS/Diabetic: 6 Overdose: 0 DOA: 1 Stroke: 1 Difficulty breathing: 1 Suicidal: 0 Choking: 0 ABD…

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Unseen things

  These aren’t my stories, but I’m going to tell them. Let’s call her Dana. Dana was going for a walk near her home. It was a dirt road. Her high-school reunion was coming up; she was getting into shape. A truck pulled beside her. He slowed down. He rolled his window open; he asked…

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Coosa Upward celebrates second season of flag football, cheerleading; now registering for t-ball, baseball

  Special to the News   Coosa Upward was started in March of 2022 to bring a county-wide, year-round, youth sports experience to the youth of Coosa County. The program is unique in that it aims to provide athletic, spiritual, mental, and social growth to its participants while functioning as an all-volunteer organization within the county. We are thankful…

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