Sylacauga - The Greater Birmingham Humane Society and Sylacauga Animal Services have been working together to humanely capture the free-roaming dogs in the area. Three dogs have been recently captured along Highway 280 in Sylacauga. GBHS announced on social media that since fully activating their traps at the beginning of November, three dogs have been… Continue reading Three Hwy 280 dogs have been captured
Childersburg Firefighters judged downtown chili cook-off
Childersburg - Childersburg Firefighters served as official judges of a downtown chili cook-off hosted by The Nevermore at the corner of 1st Street SW & 8th Avenue SW over the weekend. While the judges were busy with their tasting duties, a crowd in support of the fourteen cooks who made up the seven team entries… Continue reading Childersburg Firefighters judged downtown chili cook-off
Judge has denied Alabama Power request for restraining order
Calera - Shelby County Judge Jonathan Spann has denied Alabama Power's request to keep Fenn Church 300 feet away from crews working on his property in Calera. Alabama Power had asked the judge to require Church and others to stay at least 300 feet away from crews clearing trees on his property, citing safety concerns… Continue reading Judge has denied Alabama Power request for restraining order
Childersburg Kiwanis hosts November Chamber Coffee filled with community announcements
Childersburg - The monthly morning gathering of the Childersburg Area Chamber was hosted by Childersburg Kiwanis, a community organization focused on students - Kiwanis Park, college scholarships, and grants to schools and other student-oriented projects and programs. “We raise and spend on behalf of our youths in the area, $12,000 to $18,000,” explained Kiwanis Childersburg… Continue reading Childersburg Kiwanis hosts November Chamber Coffee filled with community announcements
Auburn Council unanimously approves major city land exchange
Auburn - The newly-seated Auburn City Council has unanimously approved a major city land exchange with a private development group. The move will provide Auburn with 134 acres of park land in northwest Auburn. The city will trade 61 acres of land at Society Hill Road and Moores Mill Road with Adare Development Group, in… Continue reading Auburn Council unanimously approves major city land exchange
AIDB Foundation returns donation after questions arise
Talladega - The Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind (AIDB) Foundation is facing questions about how a near 85-year-old intellectually disabled worker at AIDB donated $30,000 to the school’s fundraising foundation before the charity returned the money. The money donated over two years represents more than an entire year’s salary. The donorwas recognized at… Continue reading AIDB Foundation returns donation after questions arise
Moody High School faculty member placed on leave during investigation
Moody - This past week, the St. Clair County Schools said that administrators received a report of an incident involving a faculty member and a student at Moody High School. The faculty member has been placed on administrative leave while the board conducts an internal investigation under board policy and applicable law. The board cannot… Continue reading Moody High School faculty member placed on leave during investigation
Lee County has elected a new sheriff
Lee County - Lee County has elected a new sheriff during the November 3rd midterm election in Alabama. Former deputy Cam Hunt, who was famously fired by Sheriff Jay Jones for launching a campaign against the incumbent, won Tuesday night’s election with 27,667 votes and about 66% of the total vote. “To everyone who voted,… Continue reading Lee County has elected a new sheriff
70 Actors, 20 Animals lead the return of the Odenville Drive Thru Christmas this year
Odenville - The parking lot of New Life Baptist Church in Odenville will soon turn into a live-action walk through the Christmas story again. The Drive Thru Christmas dsiplay set to run December 11th through the 13th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. each night, completely free to attend. The Christmas Drive Thru will feature nine… Continue reading 70 Actors, 20 Animals lead the return of the Odenville Drive Thru Christmas this year
As Sylacauga’s E.A.R.T.H. facility prepares to open in January – Friday tours are available
Sylacauga - Set to open their new facility after the first of the year, the East Alabama Rural Innovation & Training Hub is offering guided Friday tours of its soon to be completed campus, giving local residents an opportunity to see the progress up close and in person. The EARTH Foundation is inviting business and… Continue reading As Sylacauga’s E.A.R.T.H. facility prepares to open in January – Friday tours are available
