Childersburg - Childersburg Parks and Recreation hosted the September Chamber Coffee, showing off their much-used facilities that host a lot of community events. Brad Logan also detailed the busy fall sports and recreation schedule. Wesley Allen, representing the City, reported that both new residential developments are building out to 100-percent of their announced development plans,… Continue reading Chamber Coffee was again an excellent opportunity for networking and community information
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Weekend storm damage reported in at St Clair County’s Sportsmen Lake Community
Springville - Saturday (9/5) night storms that moved through the Sportsmen Lake community near Springville in St. Clair County around 9:30 p.m. caused significant damage, with large trees and limbs down throughout the area, including one substantial tree that came down directly on top of a Jeep. According to Audrey Cabaniss, who shared images from… Continue reading Weekend storm damage reported in at St Clair County’s Sportsmen Lake Community
A community coming together for Matt Abrams & family
Sylacauga - Retired Sylacauga City and Talladega County Officer Matt Abrams was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2023. Since then, life has changed tremendously for Matt and his family, and they are now facing the need to make updates to their home so it can be more handicap accessible and… Continue reading A community coming together for Matt Abrams & family
Calera Police arrest animal cruelty suspect
Calera - Calera Police Department arrested a Lowndes County man after he turned himself in after being involved in the death of a small dog that suffered blunt force trauma injuries earlier this week. Chandler Jeremiah James was arrested on charges of cruelty to animals with a $5,000 bond and was released after posting bail.… Continue reading Calera Police arrest animal cruelty suspect
“We Love Leeds Day” scheduled for Saturday, September 12th
Leeds - The “We Love Leeds Day” event on Saturday, September 12th will feature music, family-friendly activities, a pep rally, and a run. Live music will be provided by Eric Watters and Erica Ryleigh. Check out the schedule for the day’s fun: 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. Vendor Market, Kids’ Zone, Live Music6 p.m. Pep Rally… Continue reading “We Love Leeds Day” scheduled for Saturday, September 12th
Motorcyclist dies in Opelika crash
Opelika - Opelika police report that a Friday (9/4) crash between a motorcycle and an SUV in Opelika has left the motorcyclist dead. Thehe victim has been identitified as a 66-year-old man from Columbus, GA. Just before 2:15 p.m. on Friday, an officer on 2nd Avenue observed the crash. The motorcyclist, unresponsive in the grass… Continue reading Motorcyclist dies in Opelika crash
Reward offered in search for missing Wetumpka man
Wetumpka - The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek the public’s assistance in locating missing person William Austin Mathews. On August 31st, deputies responded to the Nixon’s Nook area of Wetumpka regardingMathews, who was reported missing by his parents. His father last saw him at their residence on August 29th, at approximately 11:00 a.m.… Continue reading Reward offered in search for missing Wetumpka man
State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #4 Representative Steve Hurst
Talladega - Four State Senators and Representatives whose districts include Talladega County, gathered at the Ritz Theater in Talladega this past week for a Town Hall focused on the recently completed legislative session. Representative Barbara Boyd was invited, but did not respond. The event was co-sponsored by the three Chambers of Commerce in Talladega County.… Continue reading State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #4 Representative Steve Hurst
State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #3 Representative Ben Robbins
Talladega - Four State Senators and Representatives whose districts include Talladega County, gathered at the Ritz Theater in Talladega this past week for a Town Hall focused on the recently completed legislative session. Representative Barbara Boyd was invited, but did not respond. The event was co-sponsored by the three Chambers of Commerce in Talladega County.… Continue reading State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #3 Representative Ben Robbins
State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #2 Senator Keith Kelley
Talladega - Four State Senators and Representatives whose districts include Talladega County, gathered at the Ritz Theater in Talladega this past week for a Town Hall focused on the recently completed legislative session. Representative Barbara Boyd was invited, but did not respond. The event was co-sponsored by the three Chambers of Commerce in Talladega County.… Continue reading State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #2 Senator Keith Kelley
