Statewide – Alabama’s Back-to-Schol sales tax holiday weekend has been scheduled fbegins 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17, and ends midnight on Sunday, July 19. During many back to school purchases will be exempt from state sales taxes, as well as county and municipal sales taxes in jurisdictions that choose to participate. Included items include:Clothing… Continue reading Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
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The July Chamber will be held on Tuesday, July 14th at the Childersburg Housing Authority
Childersburg - The Childersburg Housing Authority office will host the July Childerburg Area Chamber Coffee on Tuesday, July 14th. Start your morning with great coffee, meaningful connections, and an opportunity to learn more about one of our valued community partners, along with a lot of useful announcements from throughout the area. The event will happen… Continue reading The July Chamber will be held on Tuesday, July 14th at the Childersburg Housing Authority
FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
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 FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
Driver flees Odenville pedestrian crash, setting off chaos including another crash & a shooting incident
Odenville – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Sunday afternoon in Odenville, setting off a string of other incidents, including shots fired and another car crash. The Odenville Police Department said officers and firefighters responded around 4:30 p.m. to the Piggly Wiggly on Council Drive after receiving reports of a pedestrian who had… Continue reading Driver flees Odenville pedestrian crash, setting off chaos including another crash & a shooting incident
Federal agents execute search warrants in Auburn-Opelika area in human trafficking investigation
Auburn - Homeland Security Investigations teamed with with local and state law enforcement agencies to execute five federal search warrants in the greater Auburn-Opelika area Wednesday (78) as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged human trafficking and other crimes A statement from the Department of Homeland Security revealed no more details, because the investigation… Continue reading Federal agents execute search warrants in Auburn-Opelika area in human trafficking investigation
Sylacauga Council struck another hopeful stray dog solution from the meeting agenda
Sylacauga - A possible solution to a stray dog problem was removed from this week’s City Council agenda in Sylacauga. The latest proposal - a partnership with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society - was discussed during the pre-meeting work session but ultimately removed from the meeting agenda. The City has been working with the GBHS… Continue reading Sylacauga Council struck another hopeful stray dog solution from the meeting agenda
Sylacauga Parks & Recreation to host Ribbon Cutting for New Playground at Beth Yates Park
Sylacauga - Sylacauga Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Beth Yates Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 16 at 9:30 a.m. at 50 W. Spring St., Sylacauga, AL 35150. Beth Yates Park now consists of brand new playground structures including a larger structure… Continue reading Sylacauga Parks & Recreation to host Ribbon Cutting for New Playground at Beth Yates Park
Childersburg Area Chamber brings back the Childersburg Farmers Market
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The return of the Childersburg Farmers Market is set for Saturday, July 11th from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for a morning full of fresh, local goodness! Located in the First Baptist Church Parking Lotin downtown Childersburg, the event will allow you to shop a variety of farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods,… Continue reading Childersburg Area Chamber brings back the Childersburg Farmers Market
A man has been arrested attempting to steal meat in Calera
Calera - Calera Police Department have identified and arrested for attempting to steal numerous packages of steaks from the local Walmart. Kerry Dewayne Lykes was booked into the Shelby County Jail on the following charges on a total of $10,000 bond: Larceny/theft, $500 or lessAttempting to elude a police officerTwo counts of misdemeanor alias writ… Continue reading A man has been arrested attempting to steal meat in Calera
Harpersville raid nets five arrests by the Shelby Drug Task Force
Harpersville - Following a raid by the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force five people were arrested at a residence in Harpersville. With assistance from the Shelby County Tactical Response Unit, the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force served a search warrant on June 30th at a home in the 400 block of Highway 62.… Continue reading Harpersville raid nets five arrests by the Shelby Drug Task Force
