Chelsea - The Spring Craft Fair is a community event featuring local makers, small businesses, and creatives. Join the City of Chelsea for a fun, family-friendly day of shopping, food, and supporting local entrepreneurs at the Chelsea Community Center. It’s scheduled for Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It’s a free entry… Continue reading Head for the Chelsea Community Center for the annual Spring Craft Fair
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Opelika man arrested after several vehicle break-in incidents
Opelika - The Opelika Police Department has arrested a 21-year-old man, X’Zavious Bulger on several charges in connection with vehicle break-ins. Officials said that the break-ins happened between January and March of the current year, on and along Covenant Drive and Jordan’s Gate Drive in Opelika. Bulger was charged with seven counts of unlawful breaking… Continue reading Opelika man arrested after several vehicle break-in incidents
Sylacauga Board of Education report from Tuesday, April 21st meeting
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Board of Education met on Tuesday, April 21st at 6:00 p.n. with the following items covered: The Board received a Certificate of League of Innovative Schools; Sylacauga City Schools Assistant Principals and Sylacauga City Schools Librarians were introduced and recognized; Students were rcognized for Art in the Capitol, as winners in… Continue reading Sylacauga Board of Education report from Tuesday, April 21st meeting
If you’re up for a road trip, a couple of events in Auburn sure sound fun
Auburn - If you like road trips, there are a couple of events in Auburn this coming weekend that have fun and family-friendly appeal. Things get srted at 6:00 p.m. on Friday as the Auburn Tigers host a one-of-a-kind Auburn experience with “Mahjong on the Plains.” That’s a weekend designed for fun, connection, and friendly… Continue reading If you’re up for a road trip, a couple of events in Auburn sure sound fun
For old fashioned family fun, Mule Day at the Weogufka Center has plenty to offer this weekend
Weogufka - Mule Day 2026 at the Weogufka Center promises good oled fashined family fun this coming Saturday, April 25 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Mule Day features live music, vendors, a Children’s Farm Center, and much more. That, of course, includes working mules plus plowing and/or pulling wagons. The day starts early, even… Continue reading For old fashioned family fun, Mule Day at the Weogufka Center has plenty to offer this weekend
Childersburg Kiwanis raises $9K during the “Ben Nelson 5K For the Children”
Childersburg - It was a successful Saturday morning for the Childersburg Kiwanis Club, raising $9,000 for Kiwanis Park, scholarships, and various other programs that focus on services for local children. The annual event was the Ben Nelson 5K Run/Walk For the Children. Sylacauga’s Caleb Pollard took top honors with a best time of 21:20 for… Continue reading Childersburg Kiwanis raises $9K during the “Ben Nelson 5K For the Children”
Celebrate Hoover is back at Veterans Park
Hoover - Hoover’s biggest community celebration is back - and everyone is invited to Veterans Park for Celebrate Hoover! The big event takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25th. It’s a free event at Veterans Park on Valleydale Road for the entire family to enjoy - everything from carnival rides… Continue reading Celebrate Hoover is back at Veterans Park
Childersburg Council accepts resignation of Parks & Rec Director, effective May 1st
(NOTICE - As noted in the story, the fire alarm went off during the meeting, rendering the meeting video unable to be aired.). Childersburg - On Tuesday morning, the Childersburg Council accepted the resignation of Parks & Recreation Director Brad Logan, effective May 1st, giving approval to post the position and accept applications for a… Continue reading Childersburg Council accepts resignation of Parks & Rec Director, effective May 1st
Today is an important deadline for those looking to become farmers or ranchers
Talladega - If you’re new to farming or ranching, or even interested in them, Monday, April 20th is an important deadline - You need to register fr an important and informative “Lunch & Learn” from the Talladega County Extension Office. That gathering is where you’ll connect with local agricultural agencies and learn about valuable resources… Continue reading Today is an important deadline for those looking to become farmers or ranchers
A person died as a result of a medical emergency at Moody restaurant
Moody - The Moody Fire Department reports that a person has died after a medical emergency at a restaurant in Moody.The Moody Fire Department confirms crews responded to 2511 Moody Parkway, the address of Jack’s Family Restaurant, for a cardiac arrest. Officials say responders attempted lifesaving measures, but the resuscitation effort was unsuccessful.
