CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Childersburg’s Elks Lodge hosted the January Chamber Coffee from the Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce, preparing a huge breakfast buffet for a great crowd to kick-off the 2026 season for the monthly event. The Elks are a charitable organization funding many local charities and needs in the Childersburg community and beyond.… Continue reading Elks Lodge hosted the January GCV Chamber Coffee
West Park Street in Sylacauga will remain closed for about two weeks for repairs
Sylacauga - A portion of West Park Street will remain closed for about two weeks after heavy rainfall caused a partial roadway washout. The Sylacauga Police Department announced over the weekend that West Park Street was closed to traffic at Pinecrest and Craddock due to unsafe road conditions. Work to make repairs includes replacement of… Continue reading West Park Street in Sylacauga will remain closed for about two weeks for repairs
Oak Grove opened the door for accepting Hannah Lane as a town street
Oak Grove - Members of the Spring Creek Homeowners Association came before the Oak Grove Town Council with a request for the town to take over Hannah Lane as a final step in the association legally dissolving. Association President Jerry Scher presented the idea and received a counter request from Council President Pro Tempore David… Continue reading Oak Grove opened the door for accepting Hannah Lane as a town street
Montevallo to host the Shelby County NAACP MLK march and celebration
Montevallo - For over two decades, the Shelby County NAACP has invited residents from across Shelby County to come together in unity while recognizing individuals who go above and beyond in service to others, as part of their annual MLK Day celebration. The organization will once again honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr.… Continue reading Montevallo to host the Shelby County NAACP MLK march and celebration
Talladega Seven community partnership to host MLK Day parade & program
Talladega - The Talladega 7 organization will host an MLK Day Unity Parade and Tribute Program on Monday, January 19th, with the support of the Greater Talladega, Lincoln, and Munfordd Chamber, and Honda. The first annual parade will line-up, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the AT&T Store on Battle Street and make its way through… Continue reading Talladega Seven community partnership to host MLK Day parade & program
Sylacauga Council passes a moratorium on tobacco, vape and liquor stores
Sylacauga - At the request of Bryan Taunton of the Sylacauga Commercial Development Authority, the Sylacauga approved a six-month moratorium on the issuance of new business licenses for tobacco, vape and liquor stores in the city limits. The measure would put a temporary ban on business licenses for new establishments who derive more than 50… Continue reading Sylacauga Council passes a moratorium on tobacco, vape and liquor stores
A Shelby County addiction recovery facility has won state approval
Sterrett - It has been “in the works” for two years now, and a proposed Shelby County addiction recovery facility has won state approval. Development planning will begin immediately for Longleaf Lodge, a 60-bed facility on a 150-acre horse farm near Sterrett in Shelby County. According to Longleaf Recovery and Wellness, the Longleaf Lodge has… Continue reading A Shelby County addiction recovery facility has won state approval
Late Friday, early Saturday storms leave 9,358 east-central Alabama electricity customers without power
East-Central Alabama - From Friday afternoon through early Saturday morning, a strong storm system knocked out power to a large number of electric customers in Clay, Coosa, and Tallapoosa Counties in east-central Alabama. Power crews are out accessing the damage and working to get customers reconnected as soon as is possible. Find Energy reports the… Continue reading Late Friday, early Saturday storms leave 9,358 east-central Alabama electricity customers without power
Childersburg’s regular City Council meeting will start with a Data Center zoning public hearing
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Childersburg moves to it’s new morning schedule for the third Tuesday regular meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20th. But the action starts at 10:30 a.m. with a public hearing scheduled for a zoning ordinance recommendation concerning Data Centers. Under consideration is an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 1022 under Section 18… Continue reading Childersburg’s regular City Council meeting will start with a Data Center zoning public hearing
Childersburg schedules roadside leaf pick-up starting next week
Childersburg - The Childersburg Street Dept will begin a city wide leaf removal beginning next week. It is only for leaves, and they must be placed at the edge of the road for the vacuum system to pick them up. Estimated start dates and areas are noted below and dependent on weather conditions. The Street… Continue reading Childersburg schedules roadside leaf pick-up starting next week
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