Childersburg - Work has begun for volunteer elves in downtown Childersburg - painting windows, hanging Chistmas ornaments, and decorating the park and such - making way for a wave of visitors and several big holiday events with the 2026 theme of “Candy Cane Lane.” As always, the effort is led by “Mrs. Christmasburg,” Childersburg First… Continue reading Volunteers are busy decorating for “Candy Cane Lane” activities in downtown Childersburg
Missing 80-year Sylacauga man found dead on Logan Martin Lake Wednesday
Talladega County - A missing Sylacauga 80-year-old was found dead after he went missing from a boat launch at Logan Martin Lake on Wednesday. Talladega County Coroner Shaddix Murphy identified the man as Houston Wilson from Sylacauga. Wilson was apparently dropped off at the boat launch by his brother just after midnight with his boat.… Continue reading Missing 80-year Sylacauga man found dead on Logan Martin Lake Wednesday
Front entrance construction should be complete next week for Oak Grove Town Hall
Oak Grove - Construction work to bring Oak Grove Town Hall into compliance with Americans With Disabilities Act standards should allow visitors to once again use the front door entrance next week. Concrete work is expected to be completed and ready for traffic by Monday, November 16th. After that a new front door and a… Continue reading Front entrance construction should be complete next week for Oak Grove Town Hall
Georgia man arrested in Talladega man’s Oct. 25th death
Talladega County - A Georgia man was arrested Monday night by the Talladega County Sheriff’s Department in connection to a Talladega fatal shooting. 25-year-old Talladega resident Nyles Ahmad Ashley was shot while attending an event at Sykes Park on the evening of October 25th, who was pronounced dead at Baptist Health Citizens Hospital. 25-year-old Jamal… Continue reading Georgia man arrested in Talladega man’s Oct. 25th death
Three Hwy 280 dogs have been captured
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
