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Muscadine production meeting to be held Sept. 15
Special to the News Submitted by Coosa County Extension Office On Wednesday, September 15, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will have a walking tour discussing muscadine production at Holmestead Farm in Clay County. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and will end at 11 a.m. This farm is located in Clay County, but…
Read MoreALEA to hold surplus fleet auction
Special to the News Looking for quality used vehicles? The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) surplus inventory will be displayed for auction beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, September 23. ALEA is offering a variety of surplus fleet vehicles to the highest bidder via J.M. Wood Auction in Montgomery. All items are listed at www.JMWood.com,…
Read MoreState seeks feedback from Alabamians on broadband access
Special to the News Want to see further improvements in broadband access in Alabama? Here is a simple way Alabamians can help. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, or ADECA, is requesting information about broadband internet access and speed from Alabama residents and businesses. Alabamians are encouraged to take the speed survey…
Read MoreALEA to hold surplus fleet auction
Special to the News Looking for quality used vehicles? The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) surplus inventory will be displayed for auction beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, September 23. ALEA is offering a variety of surplus fleet vehicles to the highest bidder via J.M. Wood Auction in Montgomery. All items are listed at…
Read MoreTyranny
“The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.” – Thomas Jefferson in the U.S. Declaration of Independence, 1776 The Office of…
Read MoreCorrection:
In an article in last week’s edition titled “Census data: Coosa sees decreasing population” there was an overlooked typo. Rockford’s reported population from the 2020 census was a duplicate of Kellyton’s population. Rockford’s actual population as of last year is 349. Therefore, the sentence should read, “Rockford’s population as of the 2010 census was 477,…
Read MoreMonoclonal antibody drug shipments will be based on states’ COVID-19 incidence
Distribution to be coordinated by states instead of directly from suppliers Special to the News The increased incidence of the Delta variant of COVID-19 has caused a substantial surge in the use of monoclonal antibody products. Monoclonal antibody treatments help those at high risk for serious COVID-19 illness, individuals who have recently tested positive for…
Read MoreAnnual Bark in the Park to be held Sunday
Pet of the Week: Bogey Think loving caring thoughts of your dog this weekend, and maybe take him to the country for an excursion? This Sunday afternoon, the nineteenth of September, will be the afternoon for the 15th Annual Bark in the Park, hosted by the Elmore County Humane Society, and all donations, fees…
Read MoreServe & Protect Review: Sept. 10 edition
August 30-Sept. 6, 2021 Jail population as of Sept. 6: 36 inmates Males: 30 Females: 6 ARRESTS On August 30, Investigator Fenn arrested Kevin Michael Butts of Goodwater for Receiving Stolen Property 1st. He was booked into the Coosa County Jail with a $10,000 bond. On September 1, Deputy Ward arrested Viraj Anil Wadivkar…
Read MoreRosie’s Pet Corner: Shelter needs help with adoptions
The Humane Society of Elmore County in Wetumpka needs some help with adoptions, as they are getting quite a full load. They have a large selection, and the two pets featured for adoption this week are Charlie the cat and Derek the pup. Charlie is a 2-year-old cat that was found as a stray and…
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