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  This fall weather has made me want to get out and do some yard work. I am excited to clean up the yard and plant some cool weather plants, but alas, it is still too early here in Alabama to plant fall plants. Maybe next month it will be time to put in some…

Note: This is part of an ongoing monthly column series submitted by the Coosa County Historical Society members regarding our county history. Coosa County, from its very beginning, was a unique place. Its springs; branches and its river, the Coosa; played an important role in its development. There were numerous hills and valleys along the…

Special to the News U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers was recently presented with the Main Street Alabama Leadership Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership contributions to the organization’s ALSpark initiative, which continues to generate positive economic impact throughout the state. “I am deeply honored to receive this award from Main Street Alabama,” said Rep. Rogers.…

Jail population as of August 10: 60 inmates Males: 47 Females: 13 ARRESTS On August 4, Deputy Brown arrested Heather Danielle Tucker, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Harassment. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond. On August 4, Deputy Parker arrested Andrew Shane Jones, a citizen of…

Special to the News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected and sudden passing of active ALEA K-9 Matyko. On Tuesday, August 12, K-9 Matyko suffered a medical emergency and passed away while being transported by his handler to a veterinary hospital in Huntsville. He was 7 years old.…

Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Even though this name has been so misused, misapplied, and misappropriated throughout history. I mean, what even is your actual name? People in various countries call you different things. There have been wars over which is the correct name. How many people have been slaughtered…

  Special to the News   With full backpacks and smiles, students headed back to school Tuesday, but school staff were not the only ones greeting students with smiles, handshakes and high fives. Thank you to the community who came out to welcome the students back to school, including the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office, Empowered to Conquer, county commissioners, and school board members. Both Central…

DEAR SEAN: I had an unexpected medical emergency that took me out of my job as a first responder. The month before, I found out my mother has cancer. Also, my car broke down. So I can’t return to work, and my temporary disability pay hasn’t gone through. I’m useless. It seems like the world…

  Special to the News   Judy Voss has announced her retirement after 38 years of employment with the Coosa County Board of Education. Voss began her career with the Board in 1987 as the chief financial officer, although things were quite different back then. “Our office was located in the courthouse where we had…

  Special to the News   The Coosa County Farmers Federation held its annual cooking contest on June 10. Judges for this contest were Rockford Mayor Scott White, Lynn Anne Castleberry and Christa Jennings. This year the category was “iced sheet cakes.” First place was awarded to Glenda Cardwell for her Italian coconut cream, and…