Talladega - Governor Kay Ivey this week announced that she has commuted the death sentence of Charles L. Burton to life in prison with no chance of parole. Mr. Burton was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1991 capital murder of Doug Battle in Talladega, Alabama. As required by law, the governor first reached… Continue reading Gov. Ivey commutes sentence of Talladega County death row inmate
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ALEA’s SBI launches officer-involved shooting investigation in Shelby County
Shelby County - On Tuesday March 10, at the request of the Alabaster Police Department, Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an officer-involved shooting investigation involving an officer with the Alabaster Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 12:40 p.m. when officers with the Alabaster… Continue reading ALEA’s SBI launches officer-involved shooting investigation in Shelby County
Sylacauga welcomes new Alfa agent, Emily Edmunds
Sylacauga - Alfa agent, Emily Edmunds was welcomed to Sylacauga on Thursday, March 12th with a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony in the Victorian Village on Fort Williams Street. Actually, it’s a return to the Syacauga area, as Edmunds and her husband Corey formerly lived in his hometown of Stewartville and attended Sylacauga Church of Christ. The new… Continue reading Sylacauga welcomes new Alfa agent, Emily Edmunds
Oak Grove Council rejects donation of property
Oak Grove - With Resolution #647 on their agenda to accept the donation and transfer of real property from the Spring Creek Homeowners Association, the Council instead followed the advise of their City Attorney to reject the offer. “ Even if it were legal for us to accept a road that doesn’t meet legal standards… Continue reading Oak Grove Council rejects donation of property
Adjacent weekend events returned to the same traditional day
Sylacauga - A pair of traditional events at adjacent locations - Kiwanis Pancake Day and The Comer Museum Car Show - returned to the same day this past weekend. For over a decade, the two fund-raising events were geld on the same day, but for the past couple of years, that wasn’t possible. The annual… Continue reading Adjacent weekend events returned to the same traditional day
Celebrate Sylacauga Dinner will bring back Lip Sync Sylacauga
Sylacauga - You're invited to join the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce for a favorite night of the year - The Celebrate Sylacauga Annual Dinner, andt back by popular demand is “Lip Sync Sylacauga!” That's right! It was so much fun last year watching your favorite locals lip sync and perform to their favorite songs that… Continue reading Celebrate Sylacauga Dinner will bring back Lip Sync Sylacauga
Shelby County looking for help to identify suspects
Shelby County - The Shelby County County Sheriff’s Office is investigating thefts that recently occurred from businesses in the Chelsea area. If you can assist with identifying the subjects in the photos, please contact Investigator Gibson at 205-670-6274 or by email at rgibson@shelbyso.com. You can also call the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at 205-670-6000 or… Continue reading Shelby County looking for help to identify suspects
Education & support series for diabetics starts this week from the Extension Service
Talladega - With diabetes reported at epidemic levels across the country, the Talladega County office of the Alabama Extension Service is addressing the problem, putting together a free education and support series of programs for individuals dianosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Weekly classes start March 12, 2026! Make sure you are… Continue reading Education & support series for diabetics starts this week from the Extension Service
Sen. Katie Britt secures over $33M that benefit several local projects and programs
Coosa County - U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has announced she helped secure over $28.7 million for Central Alabama through her role on the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The funding, part of three Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, will support various infrastructure and development projects in the region. Among the many beneficiaries of her work is… Continue reading Sen. Katie Britt secures over $33M that benefit several local projects and programs
SAVE THE DATES – a long list of coming events or the 2026 season
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce has a long list of coming events on the 2026 schedule already, and you’re urged to “Save the Dates” to make certain you don’t miss a thing. From April’s annual Celebrate Sylacauga Dinner to the annual Sylacauga Christmas Parade in December, events have been scheduled, venues booked, and… Continue reading SAVE THE DATES – a long list of coming events or the 2026 season
