Jasper - 4-year-old Johnathan “John John” Boley, who went missing on New Year’s Eve, was found dead Friday in a wooded area near his father’s home in Walker County. A grid search conducted by volunteers led to the discovery of the child’s body near a creek in a wooded area about two miles from his… Continue reading Missing 4-year-old Johnathan ‘John John’ Boley found dead in wooded area in Walker County
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Childersburg area news
A change is coming in January for the Childersburg Council meeting schedule
Childersburg - A lot of citizens have made it a habit to attend Childersburg City Council meetings regularly, just to stay involved and informed. But, with the new year, there’s a change coming to that regular meeting schedule. Beginning in January 2026, one of Childersburg Council regular monthly meetings will change the meeting time. Several… Continue reading A change is coming in January for the Childersburg Council meeting schedule
Odena murder case bound over to grand jury
Odena - The case of a Childersburg man, 36-year-old Joshua Thomas Bettis, accused of murder has been bound over to a Talladega County grand jury following a preliminary hearing last week. Bettis, is charged with killing 31-year-old Frank Wesley Davies IV of Mountain Brook, inside a residence on a hunting property the victim’s family owned… Continue reading Odena murder case bound over to grand jury
The 2026 election cycle soon be officially underway
Sylacauga - The Talladega County Republican Party has announced that the qualifying period for candidates seeking office in the 2026 Republican Primary Election will open shortly after the first of the new year. Candidate qualifying will open on Thursday, January 8, 2026, and will close on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Qualifying will… Continue reading The 2026 election cycle soon be officially underway
Childersburg has established a “Safe Exchange” Zone at Police/Judicial Building on Highway 280
The City of Childersburg and it’s Police Department have established “Safe Exchange Zone” in the parking lot of the City’s new Police & Judicial Complex on Highway 280. A pair of parking spaces are designated for the process, under multiple camera views. Safe exchange zones are designated areas, often at police stations, where individuals can… Continue reading Childersburg has established a “Safe Exchange” Zone at Police/Judicial Building on Highway 280
Childersburg Council closes the books on their 2025 meeting schedule
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Even though the deadline had technically passed, the Childersburg Council approved Resolution 2025-30, which allows them to join in the SSUT litigation as a defendant. The litigation over the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) reflects growing frustration among Alabama’s larger cities filing suit… Continue reading Childersburg Council closes the books on their 2025 meeting schedule
Downtown “Christmasburg” was full of holiday cheer during the annual Christmas Parade
It’s was another thrilling holiday event for the City, as the ALICE Community Center presented the annual Christmas Parade Thursday night. “A huge thank you to the ALICE Community Center, our presenting sponsor, for helping make this parade possible. It was truly an amazing night, and we are so grateful to everyone who worked behind… Continue reading Downtown “Christmasburg” was full of holiday cheer during the annual Christmas Parade
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