Talladega - First elected to the Alabama House of Representatives 28-years ago in 1998, Rep. Steve Hurst is asking District 35 voters for one final four-year term before stepping away from public service. Hurst’s time in politics started with an appointment to the Talladega County Commission. He later restarted that political clock by running for… Continue reading As voters go to the polls today, Hurst says this will be his last Alabama House race
Auburn celebrates largest academic project in university history, $224M STEM+Ag Complex
Aubun - Auburn University has officially opened its $224 million STEM+Ag Complex, the largest academic construction project in school history. The new facility brings together six departments across agriculture and science disciplines in a collaborative hub for teaching, research and innovation. The a 265,000-square-foot complex was designed to bring together teaching, research and collaboration across… Continue reading Auburn celebrates largest academic project in university history, $224M STEM+Ag Complex
Sylacauga Chamber rings in the holiday season with “Keep the Cheer Here” campaign
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce is ringing in the Christmas season with teir “Keep the Cheer Here” campign, including a trio of holiday events, encouraging residents to shop locally as they celebrate the season. The festivities began with Christmas Open House on the afternoon of Sunday, November 1st, throughout downtown Sylacauga and beyond.… Continue reading Sylacauga Chamber rings in the holiday season with “Keep the Cheer Here” campaign
Troopers report a second fatal wreck in Talladega County over the weekend
Munford - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, has claimed the life of an Estaboga woman. 35-year-old Teresa D. Shell was fatally injured when the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan she was driving struck a 2001 Peterbilt 330 tow truck. Shell was pronounced deceased at the scene. The tow truck… Continue reading Troopers report a second fatal wreck in Talladega County over the weekend
ALEA reports a Friday night fatal Talladega County accident
Alpine - According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, a two-vehicle crash at approximately 11:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, has claimed the life of an Alpine man, 35-year-old Octavius M. Curry, who was fatally injured when the 2019 Chevrolet Impala, he was a passenger in, collided head-on with the 2026 Honda Passport driven by Amanda… Continue reading ALEA reports a Friday night fatal Talladega County accident
Munford Public Library set to reopen today
Munford - The Munford Public Library has been temporarily closed since September due to demolition and construction work at the nearby former Munford High School, but will reopen to the public Monday, November 2nd. Library officials and staff members have been busy preparing the facility to welcome patrons back and resume regular library services next… Continue reading Munford Public Library set to reopen today
Man in custody after 117 mph chase on I-65 in Shelby County
Shelby County - Aryan Devonte Saye from Phenix City, Ala. was arrested and charged with felony Attempt to Elude, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Susbtance, and 2nd Degree Unlawful Possession of Marijuana following a high speed chase that started in Pelham. A Pelham officer attempted to stop a vehicle that was traveling 117mph on I-65… Continue reading Man in custody after 117 mph chase on I-65 in Shelby County
SPOOM group picked Kymulga Grist Mill for their annual meeting
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
