Ragland - A Ragland man, Kenneth Robert Thompkins, indicted in 2024 on a charge of attempted murder, has been found guilty of the charge of 1st Degree Assault by a St. Clair County jury. The charges stemming from a 2023 incident. A November 2023 warrant for Thompkins’ arrest states that the date of the incident… Continue reading A Ragland man has been found guilty of 1st Degree Assault
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SPD issues a Road Closure Update for this week
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Police Department would like to advise motorists of an update to a previously announced road closures along Broadway Avenue and Motes Road. Broadway Avenue will now be CLOSED from Feb. 20 through Feb. 25 to allow crews to perform maintenance and repairs to the railroad crossings and tracks. This project will… Continue reading SPD issues a Road Closure Update for this week
Vincent pedestrian has died in a single-vehicle crash
VINCENT - A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, has claimed the life of a pedestrian. The pedestrian, Todd C. Fontenot, 55, of Vincent, who was in the roadway at the time of the crash, was fatally injured when he was struck by the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 driven by… Continue reading Vincent pedestrian has died in a single-vehicle crash
Childersburg Council approves four Resolutions during Tuesday morning meeting
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg Council approved four resolutions during their Tuesday morning, Feb.17th meeting, including one that amends a previous Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) Resolution, 2025-29. Resolution 2026-05, regarding the Industrial Park acreage of a potential tenant, Old Town 109,LLC, to 1275… Continue reading Childersburg Council approves four Resolutions during Tuesday morning meeting
Alabama severe weather preparedness tax holiday is this coming weekend
Montgomery - Shoppers across Alabama can stock up on severe weather preparedness supplies without paying state sales tax during a three-day holiday set for February 20–22, 2026. Many cities and counties also participate by waiving local sales taxes, increasing total savings. Alabama’s 15th Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Feb.… Continue reading Alabama severe weather preparedness tax holiday is this coming weekend
Gov. Ivey Awards $1.36 Million in grants to support crime victims
Montgomery - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $1.36 million in grant funding to seven nonprofit agencies in central and north Alabama that provide assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes. The grants are being administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) using funds made available… Continue reading Gov. Ivey Awards $1.36 Million in grants to support crime victims
Billy Carden, former Sylacauga businessman and City Councilman, has passed away
Sylacauga - Life long Sylacauga resident Billy W. Carden passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on September 3, 1939, in Sylacauga. Billy Carden is remembered as the owner-operator at Carden’s Lock & Key for the past 56 years. He served a term on the Sylacauga City… Continue reading Billy Carden, former Sylacauga businessman and City Councilman, has passed away
Talladega Extension office hosts the Talladega County 4-H Bake-Off February 19th
Talladega - Celebrate creativity, culinary skills and friendly competition as a favorite local tradition is coming Thursday evening, Feb. 19th at 6:00 p.m. - the Talladega County 4-H Bake-Off! Participants showcase their baking talents while learning valuable skills in food preparation and presentation. But space is limited, so register before Feb. 16th by calling (256)… Continue reading Talladega Extension office hosts the Talladega County 4-H Bake-Off February 19th
Calera police have a suspect in custody as they investigate a fatal shooting
Calera - The Calera Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old Thursday night. Officers responded to a shooting that occurred at a residence on The Heights Drive in Calera. Noah Reed Hendricks has been arrested and charged with the murder of 23-year-old Jennifer Talley. Hendricks was taken to the Shelby County Jail.… Continue reading Calera police have a suspect in custody as they investigate a fatal shooting
Weogufka VFD pumper was totaled and firefighter injured during brush fire response
Stewartville - A Weogufka Volunteer Fire Department pumper truck responding to a mutual aid call for a large brush fire in Stewartville was destroyed and a firefighter injured in a single-vehicle crash earlier this week. According to the Weogufka, the one person in the vehicle was taken to Coosa Valley Medical Center for evaluation, treated… Continue reading Weogufka VFD pumper was totaled and firefighter injured during brush fire response
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