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
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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
Sylacauga High has announced their 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Sylacauga - Sylacauga High School has announced that the Class of 2026 Valedictorian is Casey Malone and Salutatorian is Carleigh Mae Rivers. Todd Casey Malone, Jr. is the son of Todd Malone and Heather Gonsoulin. He has a younger sister, Bailey Malone. He is the grandson of Toni and Tommy Malone and Marsha and Billy… Continue reading Sylacauga High has announced their 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Crazy Dayz returned to downtown Sylacauga this past Saturday
Sylacauga - A special retail promotion - Crazy Dayz - returned to downtown Sylacauga the weekend of Saturday, May 16th with lots of Summer family fun activities. Besides merchant sales, there were fun family activities with numerous Touch-A-Truck exhibits, Foam Frenzy, a giant sprinkler, along with bunches of vendors and food trucks lining the block… Continue reading Crazy Dayz returned to downtown Sylacauga this past Saturday
Sylacauga & Childersburg held Food Truck Nights this past Friday
Sylacauga & Childersburg - Both Sylacauga Childersburg held Food Truck Friday Night events before high school football Spring games this past Friday night. Sylacauga’s event, presented by Sylacauga Parks & Recreation takes place on a monthly basis from Spring into the Fall, complete with live music and decorated picnic tables in Central Park.The June event… Continue reading Sylacauga & Childersburg held Food Truck Nights this past Friday
Be part of the “Trail to a New You 5K” in Sylacauga on Saturday
Sylacauga - Sylacauga Parks & Recreation invites the community to lace up their running shoes for the Trail to a New You 5K on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the scenic Sylaward Trail at Lake Howard. This free run/walk 5K is open to participants of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re a seasoned runner… Continue reading Be part of the “Trail to a New You 5K” in Sylacauga on Saturday
Crazy Dayz is returning to downtown Sylacauga on Saturday, May 16th
Sylacauga - A special retail promotion - Crazy Dayz - is returning to downtown Sylacauga the weekend of Saturday, May 16th with lots of Summer family fun activities. There will be a Touch-A-Truck, Foam Frenzy, Sprinkler, along with bunches of vendors and food trucks plus one-day special sales from participating retailers. Crazy Dayz takes place… Continue reading Crazy Dayz is returning to downtown Sylacauga on Saturday, May 16th
Riverside mayor elected president of Alabama League of Municipalities
Riverside - Rusty Jessup, after five terms as mayor of Riverside, now represents the organization that more than 450 member cities rely upon for essential resources. The Alabama League of Municipalities recognized him as the organization’s new president during its annual conference in late April. Jessup completed all the certifications required to reach the League’s… Continue reading Riverside mayor elected president of Alabama League of Municipalities
Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force arrests 3 in drug bust
Alexander City - Three people were arrested after agents from the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force searched a home on Henry Street in Alexander City. According to the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force investigators found about three ounces of marijuana, oxycodone pills, tramadol pills, alprazolam pills, other prescription medications, four guns and a 2020 BMW… Continue reading Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force arrests 3 in drug bust
The Childersburg Area Chamber will host a May 15th Food Truck Friday in Kiwanis Park
Childersburg - Mark your calendars for May 15th from 5 to 8 at Kiwanis Park for a night full of great food, fun, and community, as the Greater Childersburg Chamber of Commerce presents Food Truck Friday. If you’re nterested in being a vendor, a Google Form MUST be filled out to secure your spot, using… Continue reading The Childersburg Area Chamber will host a May 15th Food Truck Friday in Kiwanis Park
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