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
Local chapter of Order of Eastern Star observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sylacauga - Sylacauga’s chapter of Order of Eastern Star designated October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Magnolia Chapter #59 OES PHA presented Ms. Dolene Barber Hale with a monetary donation in honor of Breast Cancer awareness month. Sister. Mary Williams said of the event, “Magnolia Chapter #59 is proud to uplift survivors and stand beside… Continue reading Local chapter of Order of Eastern Star observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Woman hit by car in Moody, taken to UAB Hospital
Moody - Moody Polices say that a woman suffered minor injuries after being struck by a car in the roadway at Village Drive and U.S. 411 in Moody. Police Chief Reece Smith said no charges have been filed against the driver. The crash remains under investigation. Moody Fire Department said she was taken to UAB… Continue reading Woman hit by car in Moody, taken to UAB Hospital
Real estate investment firm has acquired three buildings in Mount Laurel town center
Mount Laurel - A Birmingham-based real estate investment firm, Premium Property Trust has acquired three buildings in Mt Laurel’s town center for an undisclosed amount.PPT announced that it has acquired the Robinson, James and Croft buildings in Mt Laurel’s town center from EBSCO Industries. In the announcement, company officials said that PPT will own and… Continue reading Real estate investment firm has acquired three buildings in Mount Laurel town center
$650,000 in funding to support St. Clair County law enforcement
St Clair County - The offid of U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has announced that St. Clair County law enforcement agencies are set to receive $650,000 in federal funding. The Pell City Police Department will receive $400,000 for public safety infrastructure, upgraded video management software for school campus security and other department needs. The St. Clair… Continue reading $650,000 in funding to support St. Clair County law enforcement
