Childersburg - A Childersburg couple has been arrested on charges of possession of child sex abuse material for dissemination and production of child sex abuse material. They had been arrested earlier in July on various drug charges. Chad Daniel Smith and Jodi Shell Bowen-Vincent, both 49-year-old, were arrested by agents with the Talladega County Drug… Continue reading Childersburg couple arrested on child sex abuse material and drug charges
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Charges upgraded to manslaughter after the pedestrian he allegedly struck in Auburn died
Auburn - 28-year-old Michael Alexander Sherrill of Auburn, was originally arrested June 25th, 2026, on a charge of assault second degree after he allegedly hit a pedestrian. Since then, the 68-year-old male victim died from injuries sustained in the incident. As a result of continued investigation and the victim’s death, the charge against Sherrill has… Continue reading Charges upgraded to manslaughter after the pedestrian he allegedly struck in Auburn died
Talladega County Commission has granted a tax abatement for Honda plant expansion
Lincoln - There’s a new expansion coming to Lincoln’s Honda plant, and the Talladega County Commission has granted a tax abatement to Honda Manufacturing expansion project. The expansion will create around 200 new jobs by its estimated completion date in July 2029. It will cost around $472 million. According to documents approved by the commission,… Continue reading Talladega County Commission has granted a tax abatement for Honda plant expansion
Teen arrested in deadly Lee County house party shooting
Lee County - An 18-year-old Phenix City man was taken into custody Monday in connection with a deadly shooting earlier in July at a house party in Lee County. Raymond Drew Earl has been charged with murder in connection to the July 11th shooting incident in the 800 block of Lee Road 197 during an… Continue reading Teen arrested in deadly Lee County house party shooting
A new Waldo’s Chicken & Beer will bring new life to Chelsea’s Valley Post
Chelsea - With their passion about great food & service already evident from their Pelham and Cahaba Heights locations, a new Waldo’s Chicken & Beer location is set to open in the city of Chelsea this fall. Operating Partner and longtime Chelsea resident Casey Atherton says that he and the team are excited to be… Continue reading A new Waldo’s Chicken & Beer will bring new life to Chelsea’s Valley Post
Early Monday crash on Hwy 280 East in Lee County leaves one dead
Auburn - Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue report that one person is dead following an early Monday morning accident on Highway 280 East in the Salem community, just outside of Aubun/Opelika. The crash, which occurred between Lee Road 183 and Lee Road 184 on Highway 280, involved a bike and a car. The bike rider… Continue reading Early Monday crash on Hwy 280 East in Lee County leaves one dead
The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
Birmingham - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most remarkable and most dangerous technological inventions in history. It accelerates data analysis, automates repetitive and time-consuming tasks and is always available. At the same time, it can displace jobs, is expensive, is not always correct, and can be used for fraud and scams. The latter… Continue reading The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
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
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
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
