Shelby County - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out 45 new patrol vehicles and they come with new technology - state-of-the-art lighting systems specifically designed so they won’t blind oncoming traffic at night. The new patrol cars can sync their light patterns during a chase or emergency response, creating a unified signal that… Continue reading New Shelby County patrol vehicles designed to prevent blinding drivers at night
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CPD officers approved for new duty firearms replacement by the Childersburg Council
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg Council approved the purchase of eighteen Glock 45 duty firearms with accessories from GT Distributors, Inc. The net amount, $14,082, includes trade-in of current firearms, which will be made available to officers in a buyback program from the company.… Continue reading CPD officers approved for new duty firearms replacement by the Childersburg Council
Primary Runoff Elections are Tuesday, June 16th
Statewide - Alabama’s 2026 primary runoff elections are scheduled for on Tuesday, June 16thto mselect party candidates for the November 3rd general election. Democrat voters will decide one one runoff race, selecting between Dakarai Larriett and Everett Wess for the party's U.S. Senate nomination. In the Republican Primary Runoff, voters will choose nominees in five… Continue reading Primary Runoff Elections are Tuesday, June 16th
State leaders and community stakeholders discuss how to use Rural Health Transformation Program funds
Montgomery - Rural health took center stage in Montgomery this past week as a state leaders and community stakeholder workshop to discuss how Alabama can use its $203 million award through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Ideas, from maternal and fetal health, EMS, to mental health initiatives, were among the ideas discussed. The funds will… Continue reading State leaders and community stakeholders discuss how to use Rural Health Transformation Program funds
Failing wells and lack of access to the community water system troubles Sycamore residents
Sycamore - Sycamore residents along on Old Cemetery Road are facing failing wells and a lack of access to the Sycamore Water Authority system. Many of the homes in the neighborhood have depended on individual personal well systems for years, but as many of those wells are failing due to wells collapsing, they are struggling… Continue reading Failing wells and lack of access to the community water system troubles Sycamore residents
Oak Grove is applying for Rebuild Alabama grant funds for paving
Oak Grove - Resolution 655 was approved Tuesday night by the Oak Grove Town Council, authorizing an agreement with Engineering, Environmental & Forestry Services (EEFS) Company PC to apply for Rebuild Alabama grant funds in the amount of $258,452 for street paving. The local match will be $8,425. EEFS will lead the paving to completion.… Continue reading Oak Grove is applying for Rebuild Alabama grant funds for paving
Carnival attractions are ready for a fun Childersburg Rescue Squad fundraiser starting Wednesday
Childersburg - Carnival attractions are set for a Childersburg Rescue Squad fund-raiser, along Highway 280 in the Childersburg Tractor Supply parking lot. The carnival will operate from Wednesday, June 10th through Tuesday, June 16th. On weekdays, the carnival will operate from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. On weekends they will operate from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m.… Continue reading Carnival attractions are ready for a fun Childersburg Rescue Squad fundraiser starting Wednesday
Auburn and Opelika launch America 250 celebrations with gardening challenge
Auburn - Opelika - Auburn and Opelika have launched celebrations for America’s 250th birthday with interactive events and challenges designed to help the community tackle food insecurity, with a “Grow More, Give More” initiative. Food insecurity is when people don’t have regular access to nutritious foods to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In Alabama, 2 million… Continue reading Auburn and Opelika launch America 250 celebrations with gardening challenge
Billingsley man arrested on home repair fraud charge in Shelby County
Shelby County - A Billingsley man - 60-year-old Earnest Brown Jr - has been arrested 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 18th and October… Continue reading Billingsley man arrested on home repair fraud charge in Shelby County
Sylacauga City Schools Foundation is soliciting SHS graduates to contribute toward a Coach Earl Lewis Chair
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga City Schools Foundation has invited any and all graduates of Sylacauga High School to know about and contribute to a proposed Coach Earl Lewis Chair. Coach Lewis for decades did so much for our school system, athletics, and the Sylacauga community. A growing group of former SHS athletes have started a… Continue reading Sylacauga City Schools Foundation is soliciting SHS graduates to contribute toward a Coach Earl Lewis Chair
