Sylacauga - During their October meeting, the Sylacauga Board of Education accepted the resignation of board member Heather Adair, who was appointed to serve on the board in 2025. Adair, a longtime involved parent volunteer in the local school system, said her decision to step down was the restriction the board position placed on such… Continue reading The Sylacauga BOE has accepted Adair’s resignation from the school board
Downtown Childersburg boutique & gift shop celebrates its second anniversary
Childersburg - Fair to Middlin’ Gifts & Boutique is celebrating two years in business as of November 7th in downtown Childersburg, and owner Kara Eslinger is marking the occasion with a two-day event. On Friday, November 6th & Saturday, November 7th, at 705 1st Street SW in Childersburg, with refreshments, games, prizes, along with lots… Continue reading Downtown Childersburg boutique & gift shop celebrates its second anniversary
Cousin of victim charged in Riverchase Galleria shooting
Hoover - A cousin of the young man who was shot in the Riverchase Galleria on Friday is facing charges in connection with the incident. Hoover Police officers responded shortly before noon Friday after a report of shots fired in the mall's food court. A 20-year-old man was shot in the arm, suffering non- life-threatening… Continue reading Cousin of victim charged in Riverchase Galleria shooting
Think you’ve got the best chili in town? It’s time to prove it!
Childersburg - Prepare your best chili at home and bring it to The Nevermore in downtown Childersburg this Saturday, November 7th at 5:00 p.m. for a Chili Cook-off! Bring it in crock pot to keep it warm & ready for judging. There’s a $10 entry fee, and the winning chili cook takes it all home with… Continue reading Think you’ve got the best chili in town? It’s time to prove it!
Heavenly Grounds returns to downtown Sylacauga later this week
Sylacauga - For the past several years, Kristi Everett has operated the Back Porch Restaurant on Logan Martin, but dreamed of the day when she could reopen Heavenly Grounds, and thanks to an old neighbor, that dream is coming true later this week in the original location, no less. “I’ve looked into several possibilities in… Continue reading Heavenly Grounds returns to downtown Sylacauga later this week
SAW’s BBQ will open Chelsea location in November
Chelsea - A chain already well known in the reagion, SAW’s BBQ will open its newest location that Valley Post in Chelsea on November 9, bringing the Birmingham-area restaurant chain to the U.S. 280 corridor. The restaurant will open at 11:00 a.m. at 1004 Dunnavant Valley Road. Its menu will include pulled pork, smoked chicken,… Continue reading SAW’s BBQ will open Chelsea location in November
Lanett man charged with first-degree assault in weekend Auburn shooting
Auburn - Through the combined efforts of the Auburn and Opelika Police Departments, a Lanett man was arrested on Sunday on a felony warrant for first-degree assault during a shooting incident in Auburn. After 18-year-old Sederien Tahlek Carter of Lanett was identified as a suspect in the shooting, Opelika Police located Carter on Sunday and… Continue reading Lanett man charged with first-degree assault in weekend Auburn shooting
Childersburg approves major downtown streetscape grant
Read the accounts &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg City Council accepted an $800,000 federal TAP grant as they approved Resolution 2026-31 Tuesday night. That approves an agreement with ALDOT for pedestrian sidewalk and streetscape improvements along 1st Street SW that will include new sidewalks from 8th Avenue SW, all the… Continue reading Childersburg approves major downtown streetscape grant
As voters go to the polls today, Hurst says this will be his last Alabama House race
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
