Kellyton - Westwater Resources, Inc., an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company, today announced that the Export-Import Bank of the United States has approved a $25 million direct loan to support continued development of the Company’s Kellyton Graphite Plant in Coosa County, Alabama. The financing was approved under EXIM’s Make More in America Initiative,… Continue reading Westwater’s Kellyton Graphite Plant has a $25 million direct loan approved to support continued development
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The Nevermore celebrates its first year in downtown Childersburg
Childersburg - Aaron Campbell’s downtown Childersburg creation. “The Nevermore,” celebrated its first anniversary of the weekend. “It’s been an interesting journey, taking things step by step, with a long way to go,” said Campbell. We asked the business owner to name a few superlatives he’s experienced so far. Biggest Accomplishment: “August 3rd, 2025 - simply… Continue reading The Nevermore celebrates its first year in downtown Childersburg
Driver points gun during Auburn road rage incident
Auburn - An Auburn driver was caught on camera pointing a gun at another driver during a road rage incident last week. Pictures of the incident were uploaded to the Facebook community group “What’s happening in Auburn and Opelika” and have since received thousands of reactions. The pictures were taken at the Tiger Town exit… Continue reading Driver points gun during Auburn road rage incident
Shelby County Schools selected to pilot Universal Free Breakfast for the new school year
Shelby County - Beginning this school year, every Shelby County Schools student will be able to enjoy breakfast at school at no cost thanks to supplemental breakfast funding provided by the state of Alabama. What you need to know: Breakfast will be available at no cost to all students. The program will run throughout the… Continue reading Shelby County Schools selected to pilot Universal Free Breakfast for the new school year
Gov. Ivey offers $10,000 reward in Talladega County murder investigation
ALPINE, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whomever is responsible for the February shooting death of in Alpine. Early on February 23rd, Talladega County sheriff’s deputies initially responded around 1:40 a.m. to a report of a single-vehicle crash in the 2000… Continue reading Gov. Ivey offers $10,000 reward in Talladega County murder investigation
Starting Monday, August 10th, Auburn to experience several street closures
Auburn - The City of Auburn is notifying residents of a few temporary lane closures starting on Monday, August 10th. Those streets are expected to be impacted by resurfacing and installation projects. The southbound lane of Toomer Street between West Glenn Avenue and Genelda Avenue will be temporarily closed from Monday, Aug. 10 to Friday,… Continue reading Starting Monday, August 10th, Auburn to experience several street closures
St. Clair Correctional Facility contract employee arrested
St Clair County. - A St. Clair Correctional Facility contract kitchen employee has been arrested on a custodial sexual misconduct charge following an investigation involving an inmate. Alabama Department of Corrections’ Narcotics and Law Enforcement Services divisions agents arrested Kendra Threatt on Friday (8/7) following an investigation into allegations of prohibited activity involving Threatt and… Continue reading St. Clair Correctional Facility contract employee arrested
Jury awards $5 million to a Sylacauga native after she suffered rare form of paralysis
Jefferson County - A Jefferson County jury has awarded $5 million to a Sylacauga native in a verdict against the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, the private corporation that employs UAB Hospital providers. According to the complaint, filed in January 2018, Anna Comer suffered a catastrophic brain injury after being hospitalized at UAB in… Continue reading Jury awards $5 million to a Sylacauga native after she suffered rare form of paralysis
Auburn has a new Donahue Drive recycling drop-off center
Auburn - The City of Auburn moved into their new 24-hour recycling center on Donahue Drive. They accept all materials that are included in curbside pick-up along with: Batteries – transistor only up to size D – no automobile, marine batteries, etc. Cellular phones Cooking grease/oil – pick up an empty container at the center… Continue reading Auburn has a new Donahue Drive recycling drop-off center
Talladega man faces charges stemming from a series of attacks on Flock cameras
Talladega - A Talladega man, 36-year-old Colton Lynn Dorough was arrested on Wednesday, July 29th by the Talladega County Sheriff’s Department, charged with Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Those charges stem from a series of attacks on Flock cameras owned by Talladega County. Dorough is alleged to have fired a weapon at multiple Flock cameras on… Continue reading Talladega man faces charges stemming from a series of attacks on Flock cameras
