Sylacauga - Life long Sylacauga resident Billy W. Carden passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on September 3, 1939, in Sylacauga. Billy Carden is remembered as the owner-operator at Carden’s Lock & Key for the past 56 years. He served a term on the Sylacauga City… Continue reading Billy Carden, former Sylacauga businessman and City Councilman, has passed away
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Talladega Extension office hosts the Talladega County 4-H Bake-Off February 19th
Talladega - Celebrate creativity, culinary skills and friendly competition as a favorite local tradition is coming Thursday evening, Feb. 19th at 6:00 p.m. - the Talladega County 4-H Bake-Off! Participants showcase their baking talents while learning valuable skills in food preparation and presentation. But space is limited, so register before Feb. 16th by calling (256)… Continue reading Talladega Extension office hosts the Talladega County 4-H Bake-Off February 19th
Calera police have a suspect in custody as they investigate a fatal shooting
Calera - The Calera Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old Thursday night. Officers responded to a shooting that occurred at a residence on The Heights Drive in Calera. Noah Reed Hendricks has been arrested and charged with the murder of 23-year-old Jennifer Talley. Hendricks was taken to the Shelby County Jail.… Continue reading Calera police have a suspect in custody as they investigate a fatal shooting
Weogufka VFD pumper was totaled and firefighter injured during brush fire response
Stewartville - A Weogufka Volunteer Fire Department pumper truck responding to a mutual aid call for a large brush fire in Stewartville was destroyed and a firefighter injured in a single-vehicle crash earlier this week. According to the Weogufka, the one person in the vehicle was taken to Coosa Valley Medical Center for evaluation, treated… Continue reading Weogufka VFD pumper was totaled and firefighter injured during brush fire response
The annual Christmas Bazaar is moving to July
Childersburg - This year, the Annual Christmas Bazaar, hosted by the Historical Society’s Rainwater House will be a little different. Okay, it will be a lot the same, just at a completely different time! Bring your crafts, clothes, treats, jewelry, boutique items, and food trucks to Christmas in JULY! The event is scheduled for July… Continue reading The annual Christmas Bazaar is moving to July
Wednesday (2/11) Childersburg house fire displaces resident
Childersburg - At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Childersburg Fire and Rescue Department and Harpersville Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on 3rd Street NW. When firefighters arrived at the scene, heavy fire was visible through the front windows and in the roof, with smoke seen from downtown Childersburg and… Continue reading Wednesday (2/11) Childersburg house fire displaces resident
Oak Grove will add a mural to Town Hall building
Oak Grove - The Oak Grove Council voted to approve a mural to their Town Hall building Tuesday night. They voted to allocate up to $11,000 for Sean Day to paint a mural on the west wall of the building, facing Highway 280. In other Old Business, Resolution #647 which would approve donation of Hannah… Continue reading Oak Grove will add a mural to Town Hall building
Ragland Library will host a Dad/Daughter – Mom/Son dance at Town Hall
Ragland - The Ragland Library invites all dads and daughters, mothers and sons and everyone who enjoys music, to an entertaining “Glow Dance” on Friday, February 21st. The evening begins at 6 p.m. at Ragland Town Hall, with a glow in the dark theme, lots of door prizes and refreshments, a DJ, great photo opportunities… Continue reading Ragland Library will host a Dad/Daughter – Mom/Son dance at Town Hall
U.S. Forest Service contains and continues to monitor Talladega County wildfire
Talladega County - The U.S. Forest Service says that a wildfire reported on Tuesday, Feb. 10 is completely contained near the Union T area, north of Union T Road and Fox Trot Road junction in Talladega County. Firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service are now monitoring the wildfire that covers more than 700 acres in… Continue reading U.S. Forest Service contains and continues to monitor Talladega County wildfire
Tuesday’s GCV Coffee comes with a big announcement from Childersburg’s Cadence Bank
Childersburg - Childersburg’s Cadence Bank hosted the February Greater Coosa Valley Chamber Coffee, announcing the pending acquisition by Huntington Bank. “This is my 40th year with this bank,” said Branch Manager Diane Kay, “And I’m excited that we are joining 1,400 locations of Huntington Bank in 21 states, as we celebrate 160-years of the Huntington… Continue reading Tuesday’s GCV Coffee comes with a big announcement from Childersburg’s Cadence Bank
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