Clay County

Clay County man facing federal charges stemming from a 2024 incident

Clay County - Stemming stem from an incident that happened on September 5, 2024, a Clay County man faces federal charges for carjacking, attempted kidnapping, and several other crimes. Stevie Earl Harris was arraigned in federal court and a five-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges him with attempted kidnapping, carjacking, using/carrying a firearm… Continue reading Clay County man facing federal charges stemming from a 2024 incident

Shelby County

Montevallo Council resolutions & ordinances to approve rezoning, continue Shelby Urban CDBG participation and update lodging tax

Montevallo - The Montevallo City Council has approved resolutions and ordinances that granted a rezoning request, continued participation in the Shelby Urban County Community Development Block Grant program, and made revisions to the city’s lodging tax ordinance. About a quarter acre at 160 Davila Drive was rezoned from Agricultural Residential to Multiple-Family Dwelling Special District,… Continue reading Montevallo Council resolutions & ordinances to approve rezoning, continue Shelby Urban CDBG participation and update lodging tax

Sylacauga

The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present a variety show extravaganza this weekend

Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Community Playhouse has scheduled two variety show performances for this coming weekend to showcase the incredible local talent. It’s set for Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July 25th, with showtime at 6:30 p.m. both nights. First Baptist Church in Sylacauga will come alive with music, dancing, laughter, and plenty of other… Continue reading The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present a variety show extravaganza this weekend

Childersburg

Four resolutions address ambulance and garbage services in Childersburg

Read the accounts of the meating &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg Council opened their Tuesday, July 21st meeting with four Resolutions relating to ambulance and garbage collection services. Resolution 2026-18 approves an agreement with Ambulance Medical Billing (AMB) to administer billing services for the city ambulance service. Resolution 2026-19 approves… Continue reading Four resolutions address ambulance and garbage services in Childersburg

Shelby County

Evan Lucas sentenced to 25-years in Hoover road rage case

Hoover - Evan Lucas entered a blind guilty plea to five attempted murder charges in connection to a 2022 shooting involving a police officer in Hoover, and was sentenced to 25-years in prison. Lucas was accused in a road rage shooting along I-459 that happened in October 2022. No one was injured, while multiple shots… Continue reading Evan Lucas sentenced to 25-years in Hoover road rage case

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Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend

Auburn - It was both puzzling and upsetting when it was announced that Auburn’s scheduled home game against Baylor woth instead by played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, but the deal has taken on a new perspective that greatly benefits players via a lucrative NIL deal that could lead to more such neutral site game… Continue reading Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend

Lincoln · St Clair County · Talladega County

Talladega County excavation is part of an open Pell City investigation

Lincoln - A major, ongoing police excavation is currently taking place on Wolf Pond Road in Talladega County, between Lincoln and Pell City. The site is an open field and contains no standing structures. The excavation project is being led by the Pell City Police Department following a tip they say is linked to an… Continue reading Talladega County excavation is part of an open Pell City investigation

Sylacauga · Talladega County

BOLO issued by TCSO relating to Friday incident at Walco Handi-Mart

Sylacauga - The Talladega County Sheriff’s Department has issued a “Be On the Lookout Order” (B.O.L.O.) to identify someone who may have information concerning a felony incident under investigation from Friday, July 17th at Walco Handi-Mart in Sylacauga. The department is looking to the public to identify the person in the accompanying photograph, in relation… Continue reading BOLO issued by TCSO relating to Friday incident at Walco Handi-Mart

Shelby County

Alabama men arrested for robbery after shots fired in North Shelby neighborhood

North Shelby - Two Alabama men - Tyler Alexander Goodlett, age 20 of Birmingham; and Isaiah Jeremiah Reasor, age 20 of Tuscaloosa - are behind bars following an armed robbery in North Shelby with gunfire. Shelby County Deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the 800 block of Shoal Run Trail and detained four individuals,… Continue reading Alabama men arrested for robbery after shots fired in North Shelby neighborhood

Lee County

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken opened in Auburn on July 16th

Auburn - Hattie B’s Hot Chicken opened for business in Auburn on July 16th, and it’s a homecoming of sorts for Auburn 1976 graduate, Nick Bishop Jr., who co-founded the company with his father Nick Bishop Sr. Hattie B’s is located in the former home of the historic Tiger Theater at 121 North College Street.… Continue reading Hattie B’s Hot Chicken opened in Auburn on July 16th