Auburn - Auburn police officers responded Thursday to the 200 block of West Magnolia Avenue after receiving a call that a person had been hit by a vehicle, where they found a 68-year-old man lying in a driveaway. After receiving medical assistance, the victim was taken to a local hospital where he remains in critical… Continue reading Auburn man arrested after hitting victim with car
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The 2026 Star Spangled Sylacauga was full of Fireworks & Family Fun
Sylacauga – Food trucks lined Norton, fun activities for the kids, live music, lots of freebees from vendor and exhibitors. And, of course, a fabulous fireworks show to cap the 2026 Stare Spangled Sylacauga. And Saturday, June 27th provides more of the same within easy driving distance in Childersburg, Lincoln, and Chelsea.
Comer Museum will hold a 250th Anniversary of America celebration on July 4th
Sylacauga - This year’s Independence Day celebration at the Comer Museum on July 4th will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America. You’re invited to join the Comer Museum board and staff as they host a holiday cookout with free hot dogs, chips, and drinks provided by The Lions Club, Imerys, and Radney-Smith Funeral Home. Also,… Continue reading Comer Museum will hold a 250th Anniversary of America celebration on July 4th
Logan Martin Lake boat crash kills 83-year-old man
Pell City - A Pell City man was killed in a deadly boat crash on Logan Martin Lake. 83-year-old Gary M. Kendrick was taken to UAB St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital, where he later died from his injuries after his 1993 Ranger Bass boat collided head-on with a 2005 Hurricane Pontoon boat. 81-year-old Barbara W.… Continue reading Logan Martin Lake boat crash kills 83-year-old man
A lawsuit against Pihakis Restaurant Group restaurants ends with ruling in favor of meat supplier
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
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
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