Kymulga - As part of their annual conference gathering in Birmingham in October, the Society of Preservation of Old Mills (SPOOM) chose to gather at the historic Kymulga Grist Mill Park, to experience it’s rich, unique history. “The stop was arranged by Ken Boyd of Pall Mall, Tennessee,” explained Dave Cartwright of local park, “They… Continue reading SPOOM group picked Kymulga Grist Mill for their annual meeting
Online sales tax revenues in Talladega County are being invested in public safety
Talladega County - According to a press release from the Talladega County Commission, the local county has joined Alabama’s 66 other counties in making significant investments in public safety during fiscal year 2026, with revenue from the state’s Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) serving as an important funding source amid rising operational costs. Since 2015,… Continue reading Online sales tax revenues in Talladega County are being invested in public safety
Third suspect arrested in robbery/shooting of Alabaster man
Birmingham - A third suspect has been charged in the shooting death of a 21-year-old Alabaster man in Birmingham during a reported robbery. Cavalli Jackson, 18, is charged with felony murder in the Oct. 24th killing of Jaxon Bearden. Because Bearden was killed during a robbery, all three suspects are charged with capital murder. The… Continue reading Third suspect arrested in robbery/shooting of Alabaster man
Pell City moves forward with plans for new fire station
Pell City - The Pell City Council has approved an architectural design proposal for a new Fire Station No. 4 on recently purchased property along U.S. Highway 78 Designed by CMH Architects, the proposed station will be approximately 9,000 square feet and replace the former Station No. 4 in Eden. That station was closed in… Continue reading Pell City moves forward with plans for new fire station
Sylacauga’s Comer Museum closes for renovations in November and December
Sylacauga - The Isabel Anderson Comer Museum will be undergoing further renovations, and the latest round will require closing temporarily for November and December. The latest phase includes replacing interior drywall that has sustained extensive water damage over decades of leaks. That comes now that skylight repair and resurfacing has been affected, along with exterior… Continue reading Sylacauga’s Comer Museum closes for renovations in November and December
Tallapoosa County drug arrests target illegal distribution
Tallapoosa County - A pair of drug related arrests Wednesday (10/28) by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department targetted illegal drug distribution in the region. 65-year-old Stanley Earl Thomas was arrested on charges of Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance; Unlawful Possession With Intent to Distribute; Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substancel Unlawful Possession of Drug… Continue reading Tallapoosa County drug arrests target illegal distribution
Missing woman found alive near car at bottom of Pell City embankment
Pell City - Pell City police found a missing woman near an embankment along Seminole Road on Wednesday morning after locating her vehicle in the water below. The woman’s husband told police she had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and had not driven in nearly 10 years, but had left home in a vehicle around… Continue reading Missing woman found alive near car at bottom of Pell City embankment
Oak Grove handles a trio of time sensitive matters during a called meeting
Oak Grove - The Oak Grove Town Council met in a called meeting this week to handle a trio of time-sensitive matters. A change order to the current Rebuild Alabama repaving project was approved to include installation of thermoplastic rumble strips on Forest Glenn Road on each approach to the intersection of Gantts Junction Road… Continue reading Oak Grove handles a trio of time sensitive matters during a called meeting
Shelby County Jail has finished a 2-year, $28M mental health expansion
Columbiana - Construction crews at the Shelby County Jail in Columbiana have wrapped up a two-year building project lasting more than two years, adding dozens of specialty beds built specifically for people in mental health crisis or needing serious medical care. According to Jail Division Commander Denver McCool, the expansion was never about packing in… Continue reading Shelby County Jail has finished a 2-year, $28M mental health expansion
Larson takes the flag on race weekend; Law enforcement arrests 36
Lincoln - Kyle Larson charged from 11th place to the front of the field on the final lap of overtime to win the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500, but law enforcement agencies made sure three dozen fans were not there to see the big finish. Between the Talladega County Sheriff’s Department and the Lincoln Police… Continue reading Larson takes the flag on race weekend; Law enforcement arrests 36
