Auburn - It was both puzzling and upsetting when it was announced that Auburn’s scheduled home game against Baylor woth instead by played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, but the deal has taken on a new perspective that greatly benefits players via a lucrative NIL deal that could lead to more such neutral site game… Continue reading Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
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Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
Statewide – Alabama’s Back-to-Schol sales tax holiday weekend has been scheduled fbegins 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17, and ends midnight on Sunday, July 19. During many back to school purchases will be exempt from state sales taxes, as well as county and municipal sales taxes in jurisdictions that choose to participate. Included items include:Clothing… Continue reading Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
Birmingham - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most remarkable and most dangerous technological inventions in history. It accelerates data analysis, automates repetitive and time-consuming tasks and is always available. At the same time, it can displace jobs, is expensive, is not always correct, and can be used for fraud and scams. The latter… Continue reading FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
Friday boat crash in Coosa County sent a passenger for emergency care
Coosa County - A two-boat crash Friday on Hatchett Creek as it pours into Lake Mitchell was the second in recents days in Alabama. Fortunately, this one did not include a fatality, as the one in St Clair County did a few days earlier. ALEA reports that a pair of 17-foot fishing boats collided arounf… Continue reading Friday boat crash in Coosa County sent a passenger for emergency care
East Central Alabama guide to holiday celebrations with fireworks shows
East Central Alabama - Events to observe the 4th of July &/or the America 250 anniversary are plentiful across East Central Alabama, so we thought it would be neat to highlight those with fireworks shows (at or just after dark), to help the public enjoy them with friends and family. The holiday festivities kick off… Continue reading East Central Alabama guide to holiday celebrations with fireworks shows
Permit application submitted for Westwater’s Coosa County graphite deposit
Kellyton - Westwater Resources, Inc. announced that it has submitted a Section 404 permit application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the company’s Coosa County graphite deposit. Submitted under the Clean Water Act, this represents an important step in the permitting process for Coosa. The application relates to certain potential impacts to water… Continue reading Permit application submitted for Westwater’s Coosa County graphite deposit
Primary Runoff Elections are Tuesday, June 16th
Statewide - Alabama’s 2026 primary runoff elections are scheduled for on Tuesday, June 16thto mselect party candidates for the November 3rd general election. Democrat voters will decide one one runoff race, selecting between Dakarai Larriett and Everett Wess for the party's U.S. Senate nomination. In the Republican Primary Runoff, voters will choose nominees in five… Continue reading Primary Runoff Elections are Tuesday, June 16th
Carnival attractions are ready for a fun Childersburg Rescue Squad fundraiser starting Wednesday
Childersburg - Carnival attractions are set for a Childersburg Rescue Squad fund-raiser, along Highway 280 in the Childersburg Tractor Supply parking lot. The carnival will operate from Wednesday, June 10th through Tuesday, June 16th. On weekdays, the carnival will operate from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. On weekends they will operate from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m.… Continue reading Carnival attractions are ready for a fun Childersburg Rescue Squad fundraiser starting Wednesday
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
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