Wetumpka - The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek the public’s assistance in locating missing person William Austin Mathews. On August 31st, deputies responded to the Nixon’s Nook area of Wetumpka regardingMathews, who was reported missing by his parents. His father last saw him at their residence on August 29th, at approximately 11:00 a.m.… Continue reading Reward offered in search for missing Wetumpka man
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Senior extravaganza drew a huge crowd from across the region
Sylacauga - The Maxye Veazey Senior Center event, “Senior Extravaganza” attracted a huge crowd of visitors from senior groups across the region - two from Sylacauga, plus Childersburg, Oak Grove, Talladega Springs, several from Coosa County, and plenty of individuals. With the theme “Living Life in Full Color,” there were also brightly-colored themed group dress… Continue reading Senior extravaganza drew a huge crowd from across the region
SpringHouse at Russell Lands on Lake Martin can be tough to find, but well worth it according to revues
Lake Martin - Sometimes, “getting there” is part of the overall dinner experience. And, according to myfamilytravels.com, that’s the case for SpringHouse at Alexander City’s Russell Lands on Lake Martin, a true Farm-To-Table Dining Barn that’s located on what they describe as a “jaw-dropping hilltop location, well off the beaten path. And beyond the scenic… Continue reading SpringHouse at Russell Lands on Lake Martin can be tough to find, but well worth it according to revues
David and Jan Farnsworth awarded Forest Conservationist of the Year by the Alabama Wildlife Federation
Prattville - David and Jan Farnsworth were presented the Forest Conservationist of the Year Award at the 2026 Alabama Wildlife Federation Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards banquet on Friday, August 7th at The Marriott Legends at Capitol Hill in Prattville. Governor Kay Ivey provided a congratulatory video prepared specifically for the 2026 Award Recipients. The AWF… Continue reading David and Jan Farnsworth awarded Forest Conservationist of the Year by the Alabama Wildlife Federation
School start means more traffic, stronger enforcement
STATEWIDE, Ala. - with the start of a new school year, there are a few “gIvens” involved in your morning and afternoon plans, even if you don’t have kids in school. There will be more traffic on the roadways, as school busses, parents transporting children, and students licensed to drive will be making their way… Continue reading School start means more traffic, stronger enforcement
Westwater’s Kellyton Graphite Plant has a $25 million direct loan approved to support continued development
Kellyton - Westwater Resources, Inc., an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company, today announced that the Export-Import Bank of the United States has approved a $25 million direct loan to support continued development of the Company’s Kellyton Graphite Plant in Coosa County, Alabama. The financing was approved under EXIM’s Make More in America Initiative,… Continue reading Westwater’s Kellyton Graphite Plant has a $25 million direct loan approved to support continued development
Alabama’s “Taylor’s law” determines drivers license eligibility age
Montgomery - Thanks to “Taylor’s Law” in Alabama, there is a new disciplinary point system that determines the age of student eligibility for a drivers license. And with a new schhool year about to start, students over the age of 12 need to be aware that disciplinary issues at school will delay their ability to… Continue reading Alabama’s “Taylor’s law” determines drivers license eligibility age
The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
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 The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
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
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
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