Talladega - Talladega College will host a special concert featuring Grammy Award-winning Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday to celebrate the investiture of Dr. Willie L. Todd, Jr. as the college's 22nd president. The concert is set for Thursday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Henry Swift DeForest Chapel on the Talladega College campus. The college… Continue reading Jennifer Holliday headlines a tribute concert for the investiture of new Talladega College president
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Training is the lifeblood for first responders
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Continuing training is a big part of the job for first responders, sometimes as refresher courses, sometimes learning new techniques for dealing with common issues. that’s no exception for the Childersburg Police Department. You may notice when the City Council approves specialized out-of-town training expenses. Select officers attend and return to pass… Continue reading Training is the lifeblood for first responders
Alabama is a Top 10 “Move-to” state and Auburn – Opelika is a favorite landing spot
Auburn - If you want to know where people are moving to & from, you ask one of the largest relocation companies. And United Van Lines says Alabama is aa Top Ten “Move-to” location in the nation. Auburn Opelika is a Top Three destination inside the state. According to the United Van Lines 2025 Annual… Continue reading Alabama is a Top 10 “Move-to” state and Auburn – Opelika is a favorite landing spot
Another snowstorm could be on the way for the Gulf Coast, East Coast
East Central Alabama - AccuWeather meteorologists are pointing to the potential for another winter storm even this coming weekend. The cold that settled in across the South and the East this week will help set the stage for the risk of wintry weather throughout the week, including another potential winter storm this weekend. "Late this… Continue reading Another snowstorm could be on the way for the Gulf Coast, East Coast
Calera police issue a scam warning concerning a fraudulent business
Calera - The Calera Police Department has issued a warning about a scam involving a fake business website claiming to be Ironwood Tractor Company. According to city officials, scammers are using the address of Calera Public Works along with AI-generated images to make the fraudulent website appear legitimate. The City of Calera and Calera Public… Continue reading Calera police issue a scam warning concerning a fraudulent business
Sylacauga & Talladega County Schools are CLOSED Monday, January 26th
Sylacauga - Frigid weather and the possibility of dangerous travel conditions due to patches of black ice, school is CANCELLED on Monday, January 26th for both the Sylacauga City Schools and Talladega County School System. Both school systems use their one weather day in lieu of E-Learning. Sylacauga school officials said they will continue monitoring… Continue reading Sylacauga & Talladega County Schools are CLOSED Monday, January 26th
There’s one certainty for our local weather – COLD!
Central Alabama - Living in Central Alabama has left us wondering about a winter storm heading south. There is still a slight chance of snow during the night on Sunday, but the real threat would be a full day of rain meeting frigid Arctic cold that descends upon us overnight. Strong, gusty winds will only… Continue reading There’s one certainty for our local weather – COLD!
$17 million goes to 44 Alabama communities for infrastructure improvements
Montgomery - Governor Kay Ivey has announced the allocation of approximately $17 million in Community Development Block Grants to 44 communities across Alabama, aiming to enhance local infrastructure and services. These grants, which are administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban… Continue reading $17 million goes to 44 Alabama communities for infrastructure improvements
E.A.R.T.H. shined during the meeting of the Industry Advisory Alliance meeting
Sylacauga - A first-ever public presentation from the East Alabama Rural Innovation & Training Hub (EARTH) during the first quarter meeting of the Industry Advisory Alliance showed not only significant progress in actions taken, but in ever-developing plans for the near and distant future. “We are on track to open two important aspects of EARTH… Continue reading E.A.R.T.H. shined during the meeting of the Industry Advisory Alliance meeting
With no firm plan in place, Childersburg opens the door on further data center discussions
Childersburg - Following a public hearing on the matter, the Childersburg City Council approved two items that could lead to discovery and discussion steps in a proposal for a data center in the Childersburg Industrial Park. “There is no firm plan in place,” said Mayor Ken Wesson, “We have had seven months of talks, but… Continue reading With no firm plan in place, Childersburg opens the door on further data center discussions
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