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 – #1 Senator Lance Bell
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Russell Medical unveils new $1.5M surgery suite in Alexander City
Alexander City - Hospital leadership and community members gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Russell Medical’s new Henderson Surgery Suite, a $1.5 million addition designed to revolutionize the hospital’s surgical services in Alexander City. That major new epansion will mean a much more streamlined and comfortable process for patients undergoing… Continue reading Russell Medical unveils new $1.5M surgery suite in Alexander City
Auburn extends the deal of QB who will never even see the field in a game
Auburn - The Auburn Tiers have extended the deal that will keep a very special quarterback who will never see the field in any game. In the crazy world of the NIL era, there’s a lot of situations that raise eyebrows for their odd nature. This is NOT one of those. The terms weren’t released… Continue reading Auburn extends the deal of QB who will never even see the field in a game
Childersburg Council updates the Public Records Request Policy & Request Form
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg Council approved Resolution 2026-27 which amends the 2012 Public Records Request Policy and Request Form. The resolution combines the documents, which asks for specific public records or information, along with the purpose of the examination, and a copy of… Continue reading Childersburg Council updates the Public Records Request Policy & Request Form
Alabama’s second medical cannabis dispensary opens in Talladega
Talladega - Almost three months after Alabama’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened in Montgomery, the second location has opened in Talladega. The Talladega dispensary is the second location of Callie’s Apothecary, already open in Alabama’s capitol city. Once the the first round of 12 licensees granted to four companies get up and running, the rollout… Continue reading Alabama’s second medical cannabis dispensary opens in Talladega
Auburn man arrested on 2nd Degree Assault, Harassment charges
Auburn - According to the Auburn Police Department an Auburn man has been arrested on 2nd Degree Assault and Harassment charges. 20-year-old, Hagan Phillips Lewis, of Auburn, was arrested on Saturday, August 29th. According to Assistant Police Chief James M. Pescia, Auburn officers responded to an assault call in the 200 block of West Magnolia… Continue reading Auburn man arrested on 2nd Degree Assault, Harassment charges
Death sentence upheld for man convicted in 2001 Sylacauga double murder
Montgomery - A federal appeals court has denied a legal challenge from a man sentenced to death for the 2001 killings of a Sylacauga woman and her daughter. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled convicted killer Wakilii Brown was not entitled to have his convictions or death sentence overturned, upholding an… Continue reading Death sentence upheld for man convicted in 2001 Sylacauga double murder
Talladega City Schools faces a bus driver shortage
Talladega - Faced with a driver shortage, the Talladega City Schools have been getting creative to fix the delays in school bus routes. According the Superintendent Dr. Quinton Lee and his staff worked before the start of school to streamline the bus routes to make drop-off more efficient. That’s a work in progress as school… Continue reading Talladega City Schools faces a bus driver shortage
Misconduct investigation leads to Asst. Principal resignation at Leeds Elementary
Leeds - Leeds City Schools say their misconduct investigation found no illegal, unethical or unprofessional conduct, but it still led to the resignation of an assistant principal. In a statement to the school community, Superintendent John J. Moore said that a conversation with Kyle Winningham led to the assistant principal’s resignation. An allegation of misconduct… Continue reading Misconduct investigation leads to Asst. Principal resignation at Leeds Elementary
Chambers of Commerce to host a 9/2 Town Hall legislative round-up in Talladega
Talladega - Talladega County’s three Chambers of Commerce invite the public for a morning legislative round-up featuring the State Representives and Senators that represent us in Montgomery. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2nd at the historic Ritz Theater in Talladega, beginning at 8:00 a.m. State Representatives Ben Robbins (Dist. 33) and Steve Hurst… Continue reading Chambers of Commerce to host a 9/2 Town Hall legislative round-up in Talladega
