Talladega County - In the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 19th, the Talladega County Sheriff’s Department made three arrests, charging each suspect with Possession With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, among others charges. The suspects and their charges are as follows: 60-year-old Steven Fitzgerald Wilson was arrested with Possession With Intent to Distribute… Continue reading Three suspects arrested in Talladega County on drug possession with intent to distribute early Tuesday
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Billingsley man arrested on home repair fraud charge in Shelby County
Shelby County - A Billingsley man - 60-year-old Earnest Brown Jr - was arrested on Thursday, May 7 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… Continue reading Billingsley man arrested on home repair fraud charge in Shelby County
Kidnapping killer will spend his life behind bars
Auburn - An Alabama man - 36-year-old Ibraheem Yazeed - will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he kidnapped a 19-year-old woman from a gas station, murdered her and left her body behind in the woods. Yazeed was sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him of murder, felony murder… Continue reading Kidnapping killer will spend his life behind bars
Local incumbents head for the General Election – Tuberville to face Jones in November Governor’s race
Talladega - Both of Talladega County’s Governor-appointed district judges handily won Tuesday races. Place 1 Judge J. Scott Brewer beat challenger Huell M. Love III. Place 2 Judge Dale Price won over two primary challengers, Slaten and Beckham. Talladega County Commission District 2 re-elected Tony Haynes over challenger Kimberlee Davidson in the Republican primary. In… Continue reading Local incumbents head for the General Election – Tuberville to face Jones in November Governor’s race
Man killed in Tallapoosa County crash
Alexander City - An Alexander City man, 29-year-old William D. Hatcher, was fatally injured in a Saturday morning crash in Tallapoosa County. State Troopers say that the single-vehicle crash happened shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Coley Creek Road near Coley Creek Drive, about two miles south of Alexander City. Hatcher was pronounced dead at the… Continue reading Man killed in Tallapoosa County crash
Sylacauga High has announced their 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Sylacauga - Sylacauga High School has announced that the Class of 2026 Valedictorian is Casey Malone and Salutatorian is Carleigh Mae Rivers. Todd Casey Malone, Jr. is the son of Todd Malone and Heather Gonsoulin. He has a younger sister, Bailey Malone. He is the grandson of Toni and Tommy Malone and Marsha and Billy… Continue reading Sylacauga High has announced their 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Crazy Dayz returned to downtown Sylacauga this past Saturday
Sylacauga - A special retail promotion - Crazy Dayz - returned to downtown Sylacauga the weekend of Saturday, May 16th with lots of Summer family fun activities. Besides merchant sales, there were fun family activities with numerous Touch-A-Truck exhibits, Foam Frenzy, a giant sprinkler, along with bunches of vendors and food trucks lining the block… Continue reading Crazy Dayz returned to downtown Sylacauga this past Saturday
Sylacauga & Childersburg held Food Truck Nights this past Friday
Sylacauga & Childersburg - Both Sylacauga Childersburg held Food Truck Friday Night events before high school football Spring games this past Friday night. Sylacauga’s event, presented by Sylacauga Parks & Recreation takes place on a monthly basis from Spring into the Fall, complete with live music and decorated picnic tables in Central Park.The June event… Continue reading Sylacauga & Childersburg held Food Truck Nights this past Friday
Be part of the “Trail to a New You 5K” in Sylacauga on Saturday
Sylacauga - Sylacauga Parks & Recreation invites the community to lace up their running shoes for the Trail to a New You 5K on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the scenic Sylaward Trail at Lake Howard. This free run/walk 5K is open to participants of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re a seasoned runner… Continue reading Be part of the “Trail to a New You 5K” in Sylacauga on Saturday
Crazy Dayz is returning to downtown Sylacauga on Saturday, May 16th
Sylacauga - A special retail promotion - Crazy Dayz - is returning to downtown Sylacauga the weekend of Saturday, May 16th with lots of Summer family fun activities. There will be a Touch-A-Truck, Foam Frenzy, Sprinkler, along with bunches of vendors and food trucks plus one-day special sales from participating retailers. Crazy Dayz takes place… Continue reading Crazy Dayz is returning to downtown Sylacauga on Saturday, May 16th
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