Shelby County – A judge in Shelby County has ruled in favor of Evans Meats, Inc., a meat supplier in a lawsuit against restaurants connected to the Pihakis Restaurant Group and its closed Valley Post development in Chelsea. In its lawsuit against the restaurant group, Evans Meats claimed it was not paid for deliveries made… Continue reading A lawsuit against Pihakis Restaurant Group restaurants ends with ruling in favor of meat supplier
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East Central Alabama guide to holiday celebrations with fireworks shows
East Central Alabama - Events to observe the 4th of July &/or the America 250 anniversary are plentiful across East Central Alabama, so we thought it would be neat to highlight those with fireworks shows (at or just after dark), to help the public enjoy them with friends and family. The holiday festivities kick off… Continue reading East Central Alabama guide to holiday celebrations with fireworks shows
Job Fair creates realistic hope for Legacy Cabinet employees losing their jobs
Eastaboga – There is renewed hope among hundreds who lost their jobs at Legacy Cabinets’ Eastaboga manufacturing operation, thanks to a private job fair at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega. Legacy permanently shut down its Eastaboga facility, leaving hundreds of employees without jobs and bringing the company’s more than three decades of… Continue reading Job Fair creates realistic hope for Legacy Cabinet employees losing their jobs
Columbiana celebrates 200-years as the seat of Shelby County with Liberty Days
Columbiana – in 1826, settlers in Shelby County used a small referendum margin to settle a controversial decision, as the area known than as Columbia, would serve as the new seat of Shelby County. According to the historical legend, to celebrate the occasion, the people grabbed an old pine stump near the center of town… Continue reading Columbiana celebrates 200-years as the seat of Shelby County with Liberty Days
With the Citizens Police Academy graduation complete, it’s time plan the next session, with a new twist
Childersburg - The Childersburg Police Department recently held a graduation even for their inaugural Citizens Police Academy with the goal of starting a new session. Keep reading for the special “twist” they’re hoping to add for a future session - a youth session. “It was more than a fun experience,” explained Childersburg Police Chief Kevin… Continue reading With the Citizens Police Academy graduation complete, it’s time plan the next session, with a new twist
Death investigation leads to murder arrest in Ashville
Ashville - On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m., St. Clair County 911 received a call regarding a deceased individual found inside a residence in the 9000 block of Shoal Creek Road in Ashville. Deputies responded to the scene and notified the St. Clair County Criminal Investigation Division. Investigators secured the residence and… Continue reading Death investigation leads to murder arrest in Ashville
Permit application submitted for Westwater’s Coosa County graphite deposit
Kellyton - Westwater Resources, Inc. announced that it has submitted a Section 404 permit application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the company’s Coosa County graphite deposit. Submitted under the Clean Water Act, this represents an important step in the permitting process for Coosa. The application relates to certain potential impacts to water… Continue reading Permit application submitted for Westwater’s Coosa County graphite deposit
Springville company lands $18 million Army trailer contract
Springville - A Springville company, Fontaine Commercial Trailer Inc., has secured an $18 mi,,iom contract to supply specialized trailers to the U.S. Army. According to a Department of Defense notice, the company will deliver an unspecified number of M172A2 trailers between now and December 31, 2026. The Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, awarded the… Continue reading Springville company lands $18 million Army trailer contract
Drug distribution stings net six arrests across three counties
East Central Alabama - Law Enforcement in three East Central Alabama counties have arrested six people in connection with illegal drug distribution operations. The Talladega County Drug Task Force got things started with the Wednesday arrest of 37-year-old Brandon Scott McDonald, who was charged with two counts of Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance. A… Continue reading Drug distribution stings net six arrests across three counties
More vendors, greater variety marks growth this season for the Sylacauga Farmers Market
Sylacauga - The new season of the Sylacauga Farmers Market has shown remarkable growth in both the number of vendors and the variety of things they offer shoppers every Friday from 7:00 to Noon. We’ll details what’s available and what’s coming soon from the produce vendors, but there’s even more from what’s known as the… Continue reading More vendors, greater variety marks growth this season for the Sylacauga Farmers Market
