Dadeville - The Dadeville City Council has unanimously approved moving forward with building a 500 seat facility to host high end entertainment and community events, in the hope that the event space will bring people to the city to experience their food, festivities, fellowship and much more. It will be located on Cussetta Street on… Continue reading City of Dadeville will build a new civic center – theater
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Armed robbery arrest from Smiths Station Dollar General took only a few minutes thanks to witnesses
Smith Station - Within minutes of an armed robbery at a Dollar General Store in Smith’s Station, authorities arrested a Georgia woman for the Friday afternoon crime. The robbery was reported around 1:12 p.m. at the Dollar General located on Lee Road 246. Witnesses told Lee County deputies that a female suspect entered the store… Continue reading Armed robbery arrest from Smiths Station Dollar General took only a few minutes thanks to witnesses
Talladega County 4-H brings farm-to-classroom egg-hatching experience to Comer Elementary students
Sylacauga - In a fun and educational project to close the school year, students at B.B. Comer Memorial Elementary School got a hands-on lesson in science, agriculture and teamwork through a chicken hatching project in a partnership with the Talladega County Extension Office 4-H Program. BBCES students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades each… Continue reading Talladega County 4-H brings farm-to-classroom egg-hatching experience to Comer Elementary students
Eight road projects totaling more that $300 million are underway in Central Alabama
Birmingham - Eight road projects totaling more than $300 million are underway to improve roadways across central Alabama. ALDOT officials say that it’s all gonna be worth it when the projects are finished. You’ll be able to get through those corridors a lot more quickly and efficiently. The widening of I-59 in Trussville is expected… Continue reading Eight road projects totaling more that $300 million are underway in Central Alabama
“Stars Over Childersburg” is coming Friday, July 3rd to the Alice Community Center Campus
Childersburg - The City of Childersburg presents, “Stars Over Childersburg!” It promises to be a night full of community, celebration, and patriotic fun at the Alice Community Center Campus on Friday, July 3rd! John Mark Freeman, President/CEO of the Childersburg Area Chamber of Commerce said, “We’re so excited to bring our community together for an… Continue reading “Stars Over Childersburg” is coming Friday, July 3rd to the Alice Community Center Campus
Talladega County BoE approves three capital improvement bids
Talladega - The Talladega County Board of Education has approved three construction bids for district schools - a new driveway for Lincoln High School, new flooring for Stemley Road Elementary School, and a new batting facility for Munford High School. The next approved bid was awarded to H.N. Donahoo Contracting Company Inc,, for a new,… Continue reading Talladega County BoE approves three capital improvement bids
Medical cannabis availability in Alabama is a reality, with one dispensary open and 11 more soon
Talladega - After years of legal challenges, delays, and administrative disputes, Alabama’s long-stalled medical marijuana program is finally taking a concrete step forward with Callie’s Apothecary in Montgomery opening on May 4, 2026, and other dispensaries expected to open soon, including one in Talladega and another in neighboring Oxford. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has… Continue reading Medical cannabis availability in Alabama is a reality, with one dispensary open and 11 more soon
The Talladega County Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) led a large Friday morning drug bust
Talladega County - The Talladega County Sheriff’s department has announced a bust by their Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) executed Friday morning, May 29th. The operation led to the confiscation of a large amount of contraband - ICE, Cocaine, Spice, Marijuana, MDMA, guns, paraphernalia, and cash. Arrested was 47-year-old Jelani Bakari Russ, who was booked… Continue reading The Talladega County Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) led a large Friday morning drug bust
Bogus phones calls prompt Sylacauga Police to issue a “Scam Alert” for callers spoofing an old SPD phone number
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Police Department was recently informed of a scam attempt involving a phone call appearing to come from “The City of Sylacauga” using the old police department phone number of (256) 245-4334. The caller falsely identified himself as Chief of Police Rondell Muse and advised the resident that there was an issue… Continue reading Bogus phones calls prompt Sylacauga Police to issue a “Scam Alert” for callers spoofing an old SPD phone number
Juvenile arrested, another released following investigation after 110mph chase through Beulah
Beulah - Lee County law enforcement detained two juveniles, ages 15 and 17, on Thursday (5/28) following a high-speed chase that began after a Lee County deputy initiated a traffic stop on a red Mercedes for a tag violation. According to authorities, the driver immediately fled, leading deputies on a pursuit through the Beulah community… Continue reading Juvenile arrested, another released following investigation after 110mph chase through Beulah
