Oak Grove – A new festival - “SpringFest” kicks off a new season of festival this Saturday, April 4th in the Town of Oak Grove Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event, hosted by the Town of Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department, promises a fun-filled day for the whole family, featuring lots of… Continue reading Oak Grove VFD “Spring Fest” kicks off the 2026 festival season in the area this weekend
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Childersburg area news
Ben Nelson 5K Run/Walk – Remembering a late friend, making a difference for children of the community
Childersburg - Named in honor of the local Kiwanian that established the event, the Ben Nelson 5K Run/Walk has become an important tradition, promoting a healthy, active lifestyle, while raising funds for Childersburg Kiwanis programs that provide important support for children of the area. You can register in advance before April 6th at Renasant Bank,… Continue reading Ben Nelson 5K Run/Walk – Remembering a late friend, making a difference for children of the community
The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg
Childersburg - The 50-State US250 Tour will bring history and entertainment to Childersburg for its stop in Childersburg in April. A national celebration of our founding and freedom - bringing history to life in all 50 states through events, art, music, and patriotic action. 50 states, 50 weeks, 50,000 miles, 250 million people, 250 years… Continue reading The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg
Domtar to idle Coosa Pines Pulp Mill in May 2026
Coosa Pines - Domtar, a leading North American manufacturer of diversified forest products, today announced it will indefinitely idle operations at its Coosa Pines, Alabama, fluff pulp mill in May 2026. The Coosa Pines mill has been challenged by difficult market conditions, as well as its aged assets, resulting in high costs of maintaining and… Continue reading Domtar to idle Coosa Pines Pulp Mill in May 2026
Changes are happening with homelessness in Childersburg
Childersburg - According the a report from the Childersburg Police Department, changes that evolved from resident concerns over a growing population of homelessness in Childersburg are making a difference since the first of the year, Six homeless residents were incarcerated in the Talladega County Jail. Two of those were on felony drug charges, and one… Continue reading Changes are happening with homelessness in Childersburg
Childersburg teachers brief Council on student achievement evaluations
Childersburg - Teachers representing Talladega County Schools in Childersburg, appeared before the Childersburg City Council to make a report on student achieve and the process that determines school scores. https://youtu.be/jS6oUPbGOJM Those scores are determined according to evaluations in the following reas, with the percentage of their score weight:Achievement (20%Growth (30%)Graduation Rate (30%)Absenteeism (10%)CCR Rate (10%)… Continue reading Childersburg teachers brief Council on student achievement evaluations
Childersburg PD is accepting applications for their first ever “Citizens Police Academy” sessions
Childersburg - The Childersburg Police Department has announced that it is now accepting applications for its initial “Citizens Police Academy” as a tool to use education as an effective tool to gain better understanding between citizens and first responders. “We’ve been working on the format and guidelines for a while now,” said Childersburg Police Chief… Continue reading Childersburg PD is accepting applications for their first ever “Citizens Police Academy” sessions
Vehicles dominated the Childersburg Council agenda
Read the accounts &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg City Council agenda dealt with city vehicles, new and old, on Tuesday morning, March 17th. Resolution 2026-10 authorized Mayor Ken Wesson to dispose of nine scrap vehicles from the Street Department lot after the Council declared them as surplus, no longer needed… Continue reading Vehicles dominated the Childersburg Council agenda
Chamber coffee introduces new business ownership to Childersburg
Childersburg - As Doves Landing hosted the March Coffee from the Childersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, it introduced new owners of the former Bella Luna Event Center, Jovon Boyd and Shane Griffen, along with an impressive list of other local business interests. “We aren’t new,” explained Grifin, “We’ve been operating a technology business in Childersburg… Continue reading Chamber coffee introduces new business ownership to Childersburg
Education & support series for diabetics starts this week from the Extension Service
Talladega - With diabetes reported at epidemic levels across the country, the Talladega County office of the Alabama Extension Service is addressing the problem, putting together a free education and support series of programs for individuals dianosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Weekly classes start March 12, 2026! Make sure you are… Continue reading Education & support series for diabetics starts this week from the Extension Service
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