Living Democracy 2021
- May 31, 2018
- Special Concert Marks Progress for Cricket Theatre
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One ornate fixture immediately jumps out in the night sky above Main Street in Collinsville. The Cricket Theatre marquee, restored in 2016, is a bright beacon to newcomers driving into Collinsville at night. On May 26, 2018, hundreds of Collinsville residents lined up under the fluorescent sign to see The Primitive Quartet, with special guest The Baileys, perform.
- By Erin Blythe
- July 11, 2018
- Community honors veterans with new park
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As many celebrated the Fourth of July with fireworks, cookouts, and time with friends, it was also a good time to remember the sacrifices those who serve in the military have made for our country. The Collinsville Veteran’s Memorial Park, located right down from the train tracks downtown, serves as a powerful reminder.
- By Erin Blythe
- July 3, 2018
- Local Clinic Practices New Style of Medicine
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Direct Patient Care (DPC) is a new type of medicine in which patients, many without insurance, can pay a monthly rate in exchange for primary care service. The small community of Collinsville now has this new type of medical practice. Valley Care DPC is Dr. Frances Koe’s clinic.
- By Erin Blythe
- June 18, 2018
- Nursing Home Boasts Rich History of Service to Community
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Collinsville Health and Rehab, located on Highway 11, is one of the last family-owned and operated nursing facilities in Alabama. The home, owned by Coker family, has a deep history in the area and offers a different mindset when it comes to delivering care.
- By Erin Blythe
- June 25, 2018
- City Clerk Retires After 37 Years of Service to Community
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On the evening of June 11, the Collinsville City Council met for their routine meeting as the mayor, council members and citizens came together to discuss town business such as improvements going on at the city hall building. Peggy Wright, City Clerk and Municipal Court Clerk for the town, stood before the Council to announce her retirement after 37 years of service to the community.
- By Erin Blythe
Last Updated: August 04, 2021