Childersburg - In spite of the threat of rain, the 2026 Grits Festival enjoyed a steady stream of visitors to Kymulga Grist Mill Park over the weekend for the annual fund-raising event. Partly cloudy skies and pleasant temperatures greeted guests as they shopped a strong line-up of over 40 vendors. A petting zoo included exotic… Continue reading Weather cooperated for a steady crowd at the 2026 Grits Festival
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Shelby County jury has convicted a Birmingham decorator of Theft by Deception
Shelby County - A Birmingham decorator has been convicted in Shelby County of theft after authorities say she bilked a client out of thousands of dollars. A Shelby County jury last week convicted 40-year-old Lindsey Erin Davis of first-degree theft by deception, District Attorney Matt Casey announced Friday. Trial evidence showed that the owner of… Continue reading Shelby County jury has convicted a Birmingham decorator of Theft by Deception
CVMC presents another “Community Links” program on Monday, May 4th
Sylacauga - The next Community Links from Coosa Valley Medical Center will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at the B.B. Comer Memorial Library, starting with lunch at 11:00 a.m., with a presentation at Noon. Are there symptoms you’ve been ignoring? They could be telling you something important. Join CVMC for an engaging presentation,… Continue reading CVMC presents another “Community Links” program on Monday, May 4th
Talladega County officials are asking for information after rare, unique firearms from World War I, II stolen
Talladega County - Officials in Talladega County are asking for information in connection to a recent robbery where multiple rare and unique items were stolen. According to Crime Stoppers and the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office, a home on Horns Lane Road was broken into between April 13-20 by one or more people. who accessed a… Continue reading Talladega County officials are asking for information after rare, unique firearms from World War I, II stolen
Rape suspect shoots and kills himself as SWAT prepares to make arrest
Cropwell - According to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, a rape suspect fatally shot himself in the head as SWAT officers prepared to arrest him. The death of 45-year-old Jeffry Edwards of Cropwell will be investigated by the Oxford Police Department at the sheriff’s office request. The death occurred during an investigation of the… Continue reading Rape suspect shoots and kills himself as SWAT prepares to make arrest
Opelika has announced a new industry – Hanwha Defense USA
Opelika - The City of Opelika has announced that Hanwha Defense USA is establishing a site in Opelika that will serve as the U.S. integration and test facility for Hanwha’s family of K9 Mobile Howitzers. Hanwha Defense USA has signed a three-year lease as part of the company’s strategic commitment to invest in the U.S.… Continue reading Opelika has announced a new industry – Hanwha Defense USA
May 15th is the date for the next Food Truck Friday in Sylacauga
Sylacauga - Sylacauga Parks & Recreation hosts another Food Truck Friday on May 15th at Central Park, located across from Blue Bell Creameries. The event will take place from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and promises to be a fun-filled evening for food lovers and families alike. This month’s Food Truck Friday will feature a variety… Continue reading May 15th is the date for the next Food Truck Friday in Sylacauga
Ragland rallies during meeting ahead of vote on high school’s future
Ragland - The Ragland High School library was packed last week for a St. Clair County Board of Education meeting where residents were given an opportunity to speak and ask questions about a proposed property tax increase that will determine whether Ragland High School stays open. The proposed 5-mil increase will keep the doors of… Continue reading Ragland rallies during meeting ahead of vote on high school’s future
The Talladega County Board of Education is asking parents of special needs children to register them with Child Find
Talladega County - In order to find all children in their school system who need unique help, the Talladega County Board of Education is asking parents of special needs children to register them with Child Find, a statewide effort of the Alabama Department of Education and the Department of Rehabilitation Services, to “locate, identify and… Continue reading The Talladega County Board of Education is asking parents of special needs children to register them with Child Find
Stalled meetings cause tension in the City of Margaret
Margaret - Weeks of stalled meetings created tension between the mayor and council members in the City of Margaret. The Margaret City Council finally came together Sunday but both sides were still blaming each other for the breakdown. For multiple meetings, the council was unable to attract the quorum necessary to conduct City business -… Continue reading Stalled meetings cause tension in the City of Margaret
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