Sylacauga - A large crowd gathered to celebrate the 36-year career of Calvin Miller as the Director of Industrial Development in Talladega County. City, county, state, Chamber of Commerce, and other entities presented Miller with proclamations, plaques, and other acknowledgements of his long-time success in eforts to expand the county’s employment base, upon his retirement… Continue reading Calvin Miller’s 36-year industrial development career in Talladega County celebrated
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A large crowd welcomed Goodwill Thrift, Sylacauga’s newest business with a mission
Sylacauga - Goodwill Alabama celebrated their new Sylacauga location with a large crowd on hand to shop the new business, in support of its mission. President and CEO of Goodwill Alabama, DeWayne Cuffie said, “The Sylacauga community support today has been overwhelming. Everything we do as a retail operation has our focus at heart -… Continue reading A large crowd welcomed Goodwill Thrift, Sylacauga’s newest business with a mission
ALEA Urges Alabamians to Share the Road During National Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety Month
Alabama - As National Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Month kicks off in May, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind all road users that safety is a shared responsibility, whether you’re driving a car or riding on two wheels. Bicycles are legally considered vehicles in… Continue reading ALEA Urges Alabamians to Share the Road During National Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety Month
Tall. Co. Sheriff’s Office seeking public’s help locating stolen Nissan pickup truck
Talladega County - The Talladega County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a stolen 1996 Nissan pickup truck taken during the early morning hours of Thursday, May 21st. The maroon-colored pickup was stolen from a location near the Coosa County line along Hwy 21 South. The Sheriff’s Department reports distinguishing features of… Continue reading Tall. Co. Sheriff’s Office seeking public’s help locating stolen Nissan pickup truck
Vehicles, computers, and CPD requests dominated Tuesday Childersburg Council meeting
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - Action during the Tuesday morning Childersburg Council meeting involved vehicle moves, computer software and accessories, along with requests from the police department. https://youtu.be/soU9eudYJfQ Resolution 2026-15 was approved to declare a 2004 Ford Excursion (#1163) as surplus - no longer needed for… Continue reading Vehicles, computers, and CPD requests dominated Tuesday Childersburg Council meeting
Three suspects arrested in Talladega County on drug possession with intent to distribute early Tuesday
Talladega County - In the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 19th, the Talladega County Sheriff’s Department made three arrests, charging each suspect with Possession With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, among others charges. The suspects and their charges are as follows: 60-year-old Steven Fitzgerald Wilson was arrested with Possession With Intent to Distribute… Continue reading Three suspects arrested in Talladega County on drug possession with intent to distribute early Tuesday
Billingsley man arrested on home repair fraud charge in Shelby County
Shelby County - A Billingsley man - 60-year-old Earnest Brown Jr - was arrested on Thursday, May 7 in connection to a home repair fraud charge stemming from a 2023 foundation construction contract. Brown faces one count of home repair fraud. According to Shelby County District Court documents, Brown entered into a contract between September… Continue reading Billingsley man arrested on home repair fraud charge in Shelby County
Kidnapping killer will spend his life behind bars
Auburn - An Alabama man - 36-year-old Ibraheem Yazeed - will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he kidnapped a 19-year-old woman from a gas station, murdered her and left her body behind in the woods. Yazeed was sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him of murder, felony murder… Continue reading Kidnapping killer will spend his life behind bars
Local incumbents head for the General Election – Tuberville to face Jones in November Governor’s race
Talladega - Both of Talladega County’s Governor-appointed district judges handily won Tuesday races. Place 1 Judge J. Scott Brewer beat challenger Huell M. Love III. Place 2 Judge Dale Price won over two primary challengers, Slaten and Beckham. Talladega County Commission District 2 re-elected Tony Haynes over challenger Kimberlee Davidson in the Republican primary. In… Continue reading Local incumbents head for the General Election – Tuberville to face Jones in November Governor’s race
Man killed in Tallapoosa County crash
Alexander City - An Alexander City man, 29-year-old William D. Hatcher, was fatally injured in a Saturday morning crash in Tallapoosa County. State Troopers say that the single-vehicle crash happened shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Coley Creek Road near Coley Creek Drive, about two miles south of Alexander City. Hatcher was pronounced dead at the… Continue reading Man killed in Tallapoosa County crash
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