Chelsea - Chelsea Mayor Cody Sumners has recommended that the City Council proceed with creating a Chelsea Police Department and pass a 5-mill property tax to fund it. The Council has scheduled a public hearing for October 6th to get public feedback on the idea. State law gives city councils authority to levy up to… Continue reading 5-mill property tax proposed by Chelsea Mayor to fund Police Department
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ACG Hospice celebrates Sylacauga as their newest location
Sylacauga - “We are here for a reason,” was the message from ACG Hospice Vice President of Operations Michelle Harden, as she introduced local, regional, and national company representatives during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Sylacauga for their newest location in Victorian Village. “Our hospice is a ministry,” she explained, “and our team is dedicated to… Continue reading ACG Hospice celebrates Sylacauga as their newest location
Auto manufacturer announces $64M expansion in Auburn
Auburn - Seohan Auto USA, the North American manufacturing subsidiary of South Korea-based Seohan Group, has announced plans to to expand its operations at the Auburn Technology Park West. The expansion includes a $64 million investment and the addition of 70 jobs over the next three years. Seohan Auto USA manufactures suspension and chassis components… Continue reading Auto manufacturer announces $64M expansion in Auburn
East Alabama Health to provide ‘Stroke Education’ sessions, training for EMS personnel
Auburn - The East Alabama Medical Center is opening its doors later this month to Emergency Medical Service (EMS) workers. offering “Stroke Education” training sessions. The two sessions are intended to equip EMS personnel with the necessary knowledge and training to carry out an emergency stroke situation, as follows: Monday, Sept. 218 a.m. to 10… Continue reading East Alabama Health to provide ‘Stroke Education’ sessions, training for EMS personnel
Munford man arrested for leaving the scene of an accident
Lincoln - According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, a Munford man has been arrested after leaving the scene of an accident this past week in Talladega County and was held on $7,500 bond in the county jail. ALEA says 31-year-old Joseph T. Newborn, of Munford, was in a vehicle that was struck by another… Continue reading Munford man arrested for leaving the scene of an accident
A Shelby County man faces two Child Abuse – Torture charges
Shelby County - According to court documents filed this week, a Shelby County man is facing a pair of felony charges of child abuse torture stemming from separate alleged incidents involving a child on a school bus. The complaints were filed electronically against Dezmond Jabaris Turner on Sept. 17th in Shelby County District Court. According… Continue reading A Shelby County man faces two Child Abuse – Torture charges
Eighth Coosa County drug bust suspect has been apprehended
Goodwater - Earlier this week, the Coosa County Sheriff’s Department arrested seven suspects in a series of drug busts in Goodwater, also revealing that another suspect was the subject of a manhunt. That suspect was apprehended on Thursday, September 17th. 44-year-old Beniah Bradford of Goodwater was arrested on Thursday on charges of Unlawful Distribution of… Continue reading Eighth Coosa County drug bust suspect has been apprehended
An Auburn restaurant owner admits swindling nearly $900,000 in COVID money, employing illegal aliens
Auburn - An Auburn restaurant owner who was the focus of a multi-agency investigation has now pleaded guilty to federal charges involving COVID relief fraud and the employment of unauthorized workers. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, 52-year-old Cesar Campos-Reyes has plead guilty to wire fraud, money laundering and… Continue reading An Auburn restaurant owner admits swindling nearly $900,000 in COVID money, employing illegal aliens
Seven arrested Tuesday (9/15) in a series of Goodwater drug busts
Goodwater - Seven people - four women & three men - were arrested Tuesday (9/15) on various drug charges during a series of drug busts in Goodwater. The accused are charged with offenses ranging from Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of Prescription Drugs; Possession of Dangerous Drugs; Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia;… Continue reading Seven arrested Tuesday (9/15) in a series of Goodwater drug busts
Childersburg Council adopts 1-year moratorium on hemp sales
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg Council, at the request of the State ABC Board, approved Ordinance 1159, which sets a 1-year moratorium on hemp sales inside the city limits. https://youtu.be/Vddm-M8Vx2Q In other new business, the Council approved Resolution 2026-29, which sets a “discovery” fee… Continue reading Childersburg Council adopts 1-year moratorium on hemp sales
