Riverside - Rusty Jessup, after five terms as mayor of Riverside, now represents the organization that more than 450 member cities rely upon for essential resources. The Alabama League of Municipalities recognized him as the organization’s new president during its annual conference in late April. Jessup completed all the certifications required to reach the League’s… Continue reading Riverside mayor elected president of Alabama League of Municipalities
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Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force arrests 3 in drug bust
Alexander City - Three people were arrested after agents from the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force searched a home on Henry Street in Alexander City. According to the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force investigators found about three ounces of marijuana, oxycodone pills, tramadol pills, alprazolam pills, other prescription medications, four guns and a 2020 BMW… Continue reading Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force arrests 3 in drug bust
The Childersburg Area Chamber will host a May 15th Food Truck Friday in Kiwanis Park
Childersburg - Mark your calendars for May 15th from 5 to 8 at Kiwanis Park for a night full of great food, fun, and community, as the Greater Childersburg Chamber of Commerce presents Food Truck Friday. If you’re nterested in being a vendor, a Google Form MUST be filled out to secure your spot, using… Continue reading The Childersburg Area Chamber will host a May 15th Food Truck Friday in Kiwanis Park
CVMC Foundation celebrates a new patient transportation van
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce and Coosa Valley Medical Center Foundation teamed up celebrate a new patient transportation van with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. The Ribbon Cutting took place at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12th, outside of the main lobby of CVMC, located at 315 West Hickory Street in Sylacauga. The Foundation… Continue reading CVMC Foundation celebrates a new patient transportation van
Opelika police seek public help to find a missing 24-year-old
Opelika - The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 24-year-old male, Kenneth Scorpius Lopez, who was last seen near East Alabama Medical Center on May 6th. His family had been unable to contact him since. Kenneth is described as being 5-foot-5 and weighing approximately 110 lbs, with dark brown… Continue reading Opelika police seek public help to find a missing 24-year-old
Delivery truck driver killed in head-on crash in Leeds
Leeds - A Jemison delivery truck driver - 31-year-old Davonte Trashod Wilson - was killed May 7th in a head-on collision with another commercial truck driver in Leeds. The crash happened on Thornton Avenue NE at Dorrough Street NE. According to Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin, Wilson was driving a truck from Cintas. The other… Continue reading Delivery truck driver killed in head-on crash in Leeds
Damage to fiber optic cable near Sylacauga is being investigated
Sylacauga - The Talladega County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that resulted in the damage or destruction of some $25,000 worth of fiber optic cable on the 2600 block of Pine Grove Road near Sylacauga. The lines, which belong to Spectrum, had only recently been strung and were cut down, but not stolen. The… Continue reading Damage to fiber optic cable near Sylacauga is being investigated
Sylacauga Chamber observed National Teacher Appreciation Week with treats for teachers
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Chamber observed National Teacher Appreciation Week by surprising local teacher with special treats. The Chamber staff delivered cookie packs and milk to educators in Sylacauga City Schools and Talladega County Schools with a special thought, “We’re so thankful for the wonderful educators and staff that show our future. Thank you to… Continue reading Sylacauga Chamber observed National Teacher Appreciation Week with treats for teachers
Shelby County man charged in multi-million dollar Covid fraud scheme
Shelby County - A Shelby County man - 61-year-old Stanley Mark Hill, of Helena - has been charged in a multi-million dollar COVID-19 relief funds fraud scheme by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Hill has been charged in a 13-count indictment with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Hill is… Continue reading Shelby County man charged in multi-million dollar Covid fraud scheme
Huntingdon student killed in Lee County crash days after graduating
Lee County - A 21-year-old Huntingdon College graduate died Sunday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Lee County just days after he graduated. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency identified 21-year-old Aidan T. Doss, a student in the 2026 graduating class, as the victim of a deadly crash on Lee County Road 95 near Gregory Glen… Continue reading Huntingdon student killed in Lee County crash days after graduating
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