Childersburg - Childersburg Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, John-Mark Freeman, has been selected as a statewide scholarship recipient through the statewide association of chambers of commerce. to attend a participatory leadership and community design workshop, Your Town Alabama. Thanks to that scholarship, Freeman recently completed an intensive leadership and community design workshop focused… Continue reading Local chamber leader used a scholarship for training focused on community growth
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An Ohatchee man is dead following Coosa County motorcycle crash on Sunday
Coosa County - A 56-year-old Ohatchee man has died following a motorcycle crash in Coosa County on Sunday, April 26. David P. Sharp was riding his motorcycle around 9:40 a.m. on U.S. 231 when his bike left the road, and struck a tree near the 191 mile marker. Sharp was taken to Coosa Valley Medical… Continue reading An Ohatchee man is dead following Coosa County motorcycle crash on Sunday
Kymulga Grist Mill Park hosts the annual Grits Festival on May 2nd
Childersburg - Make plans to be at the historic Kymulga Grist Mill and Park on Saturday, May 2nd for the annual Grits Festival for all sorts of family-friendly fun! The yearly fund-raising event takes on added meaning this year with important repairs needed to shore up the Kymulga Covered Bridge, as well as the building… Continue reading Kymulga Grist Mill Park hosts the annual Grits Festival on May 2nd
Body found in Coosa County identified as missing Sylacauga man
Mount Olive - The human remains discovered during a March search in the Mount Olive community have been positively identified as a missing Sylacauga man by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences. On Friday, March 13, 2026, the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office spearheaded an extensive search in a wooded area in the Mount Olive community.… Continue reading Body found in Coosa County identified as missing Sylacauga man
Calera Police recover a stolen pistol from juveniles during traffic stop
Calera - The Calera Police Department recovered a stolen pistol from a group of juveniles during a traffic stop on the evening of Tuesday, April 21st. A member of the Calera Police Department conducted what was expected to be a routine traffic stop for a headlight that was out, however, a situation that could have… Continue reading Calera Police recover a stolen pistol from juveniles during traffic stop
Alexander City leader Ben Russell dies, leaving Lake Martin legacy
Alexander City - Benjamin Russell, chairman of the board at Russell Lands, Inc., has died.Russell Lands announced his passing April 23. Russell was a lifelong Alexander City resident whose work shaped Lake Martin and the surrounding area. He led Russell Lands for more than 50 years, turning a small company focused on cabin maintenance and… Continue reading Alexander City leader Ben Russell dies, leaving Lake Martin legacy
DEGAGOP schedules a pre-primary election meeting
Sylacauga - With the May 19th Primary quickly approaching, the Talladega County Republican Party (DEGAGOP) has called it’s final meeting before Election Day, inviting their general membership, supporters, voters, candidates, and interested citizens to attend. The gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Acme Sandwich Shop located at… Continue reading DEGAGOP schedules a pre-primary election meeting
EBSCO Industries names Bryson Stephens as new CEO
Shelby County - EBSCO Industries has named Bryson Stephens as its new permanent Chief Executive Officer. After a stint as interim CEO, Stephens is the new permanent chief executive officer, effective immediately. Stephens steps into the fulltime role officially after acting as the company's interim CEO due to former EBSCO President CEO David Walker stepping… Continue reading EBSCO Industries names Bryson Stephens as new CEO
Another series of Drug Busts were made since Friday in Tallapoosa County
Tallapoosa County - There was another series of of drug busts Friday into the early morning hours Saturday in Tallapoosa County from the Sheriff’s Department, Jackson’s Gap and Alexander City Police Departments; Six individuals - three men and three women are facing charges of Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances; Unlawful Possession Marijuana 1st Degree, along… Continue reading Another series of Drug Busts were made since Friday in Tallapoosa County
Auburn releases traffic and parking plans ahead of the CityFest
Auburn - The 2026 Auburn CityFest takes place Saturday, April 25th at Kiesel Park, which is located at 520 Chadwick Lane, on April 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Law enforcement officials say Chadwick Lane will be closed to through-traffic during the festival. Local traffic will still be able to access residences on Chadwick… Continue reading Auburn releases traffic and parking plans ahead of the CityFest
