Auburn - Opelika - Auburn and Opelika have launched celebrations for America’s 250th birthday with interactive events and challenges designed to help the community tackle food insecurity, with a “Grow More, Give More” initiative. Food insecurity is when people don’t have regular access to nutritious foods to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In Alabama, 2 million… Continue reading Auburn and Opelika launch America 250 celebrations with gardening challenge
Billingsley man arrested on home repair fraud charge in Shelby County
Shelby County - A Billingsley man - 60-year-old Earnest Brown Jr - has been arrested in connection to a home repair fraud charge stemming from a 2023 foundation construction contract. Brown faces one count of home repair fraud. According to Shelby County District Court documents, Brown entered into a contract between September 18th and October… Continue reading Billingsley man arrested on home repair fraud charge in Shelby County
Sylacauga City Schools Foundation is soliciting SHS graduates to contribute toward a Coach Earl Lewis Chair
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga City Schools Foundation has invited any and all graduates of Sylacauga High School to know about and contribute to a proposed Coach Earl Lewis Chair. Coach Lewis for decades did so much for our school system, athletics, and the Sylacauga community. A growing group of former SHS athletes have started a… Continue reading Sylacauga City Schools Foundation is soliciting SHS graduates to contribute toward a Coach Earl Lewis Chair
Blue Bell Sylacauga project will create temporary traffic flow changes
Sylacauga - With a planned project at the Sylacauga facility, Blue Bell Creameries has announced temporary traffic changes that will be necessary during the work. Blue Bell Creameries will begin the project on Tuesday, June 16th. The Main Gate off 4th Street will be closed at least until June 21st. This will increase traffic flow… Continue reading Blue Bell Sylacauga project will create temporary traffic flow changes
Shelby County woman faces charges in an alleged school shooting plot
Birmingham - A Shelby County woman, Katherine Joiner of Wilsonville, is one of two people facing charges after federal law enforcement say she admitted to exchanging online messages involving plans to commit a violent attack at a school. Joiner and Ethan Bassett from Glen, Mississippi face charges of transmitting threatening communications in interstate commerce with… Continue reading Shelby County woman faces charges in an alleged school shooting plot
Talladega Police seek public help in their investigation of the shooting death of recent THS graduate
Talladega - While investigating the shooting death of a recent Talladega High School graduate, the Talladega Police Department is asking for public help identifying suspects. Responding to a report of a gunshot victim at approximately 2:24 a.m. May 31, 2026 in the 600 block of McApine Street, officers found the body of 18-year-old Jy’Kavien Wright… Continue reading Talladega Police seek public help in their investigation of the shooting death of recent THS graduate
Talladega County BoE approves three capital improvement bids
Talladega County - The Talladega County Board of Education has approved three construction bids for district schools - a new driveway for Lincoln High School, new flooring for Stemley Road Elementary School, and a new batting facility for Munford High School. The next approved bid was awarded to H.N. Donahoo Contracting Company Inc,, for a… Continue reading Talladega County BoE approves three capital improvement bids
Pell City Councilwoman Ivi Wilson has resigned, effective immediately
Pell City - Pell City Mayor Bill Pruitt says the City received District 2 Councilwoman Ivi Wilson’s resignation on Tuesday, June 2nd, effectively immediately. Wright went on to say that Wilson served this City with a servant’s heart and unwavering integrity for six years, adding that her dedication to the residents of District 2 and… Continue reading Pell City Councilwoman Ivi Wilson has resigned, effective immediately
Talladega College celebrates Amistad Mural Legacy on June 5-6
Talladega - Talladega College will celebrate the legacy of the historic Amistad Murals with a two-day event, set for June 5-6th. The event at the Dr. William R. Harvey Museum will feature conversations on art, history and community, including the effect of the murals on art, education and culture. According to Talladega College, the event’s… Continue reading Talladega College celebrates Amistad Mural Legacy on June 5-6
1st phase of manufactured home community expansion approved in Shelby County
Shelby County - Shelby Ccounty leaders have approved the first phase of a manufactured home community expansion that planning officials said will help provide additional affordable housing options. The Shelby County Planning Commission approved the first phase expansion of the existing Longmeadow West Mobile Home Park located off Longmeadow Road in unincorporated Shelby County near… Continue reading 1st phase of manufactured home community expansion approved in Shelby County
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