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Cardwell’s Italian cake wins contest
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…
Read MoreGoodwater man arrested following pursuit
Dequan Oneal Patterson By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A pursuit ended with the arrest of a Goodwater man Sunday. On May 4, the Goodwater Police Department was responding to a call on County Road 122. Deputy Dawson heard the call and responded to back up the Goodwater police officer. Just before arriving…
Read MoreWeogufka Center hosts Mule Day tomorrow
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Weogufka Center will host its annual Mule Day tomorrow from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the center, located at 145 Memorial Loop in Weogufka. Mule Day festivities will include music, vendors, food, the Children’s Farm Center, and of course mules, plus much more. Visitors can get…
Read MoreThe other side of organ donation
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer In recognition of April being National Donate Life Month, last week’s edition included a report highlighting the importance of considering organ donation, sharing Amy Gilliland’s story of being a two-time organ recipient. But what about the other side of organ donation, family members who have lost…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
February 5-April 9 Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama Inc., along with the Coosa County Extension Office and Coosa County Chamber of Commerce, are once again sponsoring a free tax assistance program. Certified and trained tax preparers will provide free tax assistance and electronic filing of federal and state income tax forms in Rockford for those…
Read MoreHistorical Society to meet Sunday afternoon in Rockford
Well, I’m home after being gone for six weeks to Twentynine Palms, California. My oldest granddaughter was having a baby, so with her husband deployed to Japan, I drove out to be with her. 2,000 miles in three and a half days, with one day driving in more than 4 inches of snow. That…
Read MoreCHS science teachers awarded CAEC Bright Ideas grants
Central High School Coosa County’s three science teachers were each awarded a grant from the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Bright Ideas grant program. Pictured from left are Jacques Mitchell, Alicia Thompson and Mary White. Photo submitted Special to the News Each of Central Coosa’s three high school science teachers were awarded a 2025…
Read MoreMcElrath sworn in as new constable
On January 17, Anthony W. McElrath was sworn in as a newly elected constable, serving Precinct 404. His continuation of service ranges from military, local municipality and now constable of Coosa County. His wife, Bertha K. McElrath, held the Bible while Judge of Probate Richard Dean administered the oath of office. Photo submitted
Read MoreVerse of the Week
“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” – I Corinthians 2:9
Read MoreState Public Fishing Lakes update for 2025
Most lakes return to regular hours on February 1 Walker County Public Fishing Lake Special to the News Most of Alabama’s 23 State-owned Public Fishing Lakes return to regular operational hours on Saturday, February 1. Located throughout the state, these lakes are noted for their quality fishing for bream, largemouth bass, channel catfish,…
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