Alexander City – Alexander City Police Department investigators took two men into custody on Friday, charging them with two counts of capital murder and taken to the Tallapoosa County Jail to await a bond hearing in the case of a March 30th double homicide. 22-year-old Markeis Diquon Smart of Dadeville, and 19-year-old Jordan Hakeim Smart… Continue reading Alexander City Police arrest two in late March double homicide case
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185 pounds of marijuana found in 18-wheeler during vehicle inspection on I-20 in Alabama
Saint Clair County – An Oregon truck driver is being held in the St. Clair County Jail on bonds totaling $1.5 million after authorities say he was hauling nearly 185 pounds of marijuana in his tractor-trailer on an Alabama interstate. Capt. Jeremy Burkett said that the discovery and subsequent arrest was made Tuesday, March 31st… Continue reading 185 pounds of marijuana found in 18-wheeler during vehicle inspection on I-20 in Alabama
Renown drive-thru efficiency gets even better, after Chick-fil-A renovation ribbon-cutting in Sylacauga
Sylacauga – Chick-fil-A reopens Friday with improved drive-thru operation following a five-week renovation and Thursday ribbon-cutting. “We had a few positive cosmetic changes,” said Manager Michael Nussbaum, “such as lighter floor tile for a brighter atmosphere, but the big change comes for our drive through operation.” Along with a few other functional changes, the drive… Continue reading Renown drive-thru efficiency gets even better, after Chick-fil-A renovation ribbon-cutting in Sylacauga
Championship basketball coach is moving from Jasper to a new job at Pell City
Pell City - Blake Laney will be the new girls head basketball coach at Pell City, leaving behind a Jasper program that he built into a champion. Laney’s teams won 152 games at Jasper, leading the Vikings to their only state championship with a Class 5A title in 2024. A Rainsville native and University of… Continue reading Championship basketball coach is moving from Jasper to a new job at Pell City
Oak Grove VFD “Spring Fest” kicks off the 2026 festival season in the area this weekend
Oak Grove – A new festival - “SpringFest” kicks off a new season of festival this Saturday, April 4th in the Town of Oak Grove Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event, hosted by the Town of Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department, promises a fun-filled day for the whole family, featuring lots of… Continue reading Oak Grove VFD “Spring Fest” kicks off the 2026 festival season in the area this weekend
Ben Nelson 5K Run/Walk – Remembering a late friend, making a difference for children of the community
Childersburg - Named in honor of the local Kiwanian that established the event, the Ben Nelson 5K Run/Walk has become an important tradition, promoting a healthy, active lifestyle, while raising funds for Childersburg Kiwanis programs that provide important support for children of the area. You can register in advance before April 6th at Renasant Bank,… Continue reading Ben Nelson 5K Run/Walk – Remembering a late friend, making a difference for children of the community
$2,000 reward offered in late March Alexander City double homicide
Alexander City – CrimeStoppers has announced a $2,000 cash reward for tips leading to the identification and arrest of suspects in a double homicide that left two young men dead on Monday afternoon, March 30th in Alexander City. According to police, officers responded around 1:00 p.m. to the intersection of 3rd Street and 10th Avenue… Continue reading $2,000 reward offered in late March Alexander City double homicide
Coosa Valley Medical Center to host an April “Protect Your Heart” Community Links event
Sylacauga - Coosa Valley Medical Center will host its April Community Links program, titled “Protect Your Heart: Building a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle,” on Monday, April 6th, at the B. B. Comer Memorial Library. The event, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., will feature cardiologist Dr. Wytch Rigger, a board-certified specialist with Cardiovascular Associates. Yo’ll have the opportunity… Continue reading Coosa Valley Medical Center to host an April “Protect Your Heart” Community Links event
Defendants in 2023 Dadeville mass shooting sentenced
Dadeville - Five defendants in the 2023 mass shooting in Dadeville were sentenced recently after agreeing to plea deals. Willie Brown Jr, Wilson Hill, Travis McCullough, Tyreese McCullough, and Sherman Peters all appeared in court Friday and pleaded guilty to three counts of reckless murder, and 24 counts of assault, for which the defendants received… Continue reading Defendants in 2023 Dadeville mass shooting sentenced
The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg
Childersburg - The 50-State US250 Tour will bring history and entertainment to Childersburg for its stop in Childersburg in April. A national celebration of our founding and freedom - bringing history to life in all 50 states through events, art, music, and patriotic action. 50 states, 50 weeks, 50,000 miles, 250 million people, 250 years… Continue reading The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg
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