Talladega County - Talladega police last week arrested a convicted sex offender for violating Alabama’s Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, starting a wave of SORNA Violation arrests across the county. 61-year-old Leander “Andy” Calhoun of Alpine was arrested by Talladega police, who charged that Calhoun had been working in Talladega for some time, but… Continue reading Talladega County experiences a wave of SORNA Violation arrests
Category: Oak Grove
The 2026 Sylacauga Farmers Market opens a Fall Market on Friday, October 16th
Sylacauga - By all accounts, the Sylacauga Farmers Market experienced a banner summer season that extended into September with a much stronger supply of vendors. After a brief respite the plan is to return with a Fall Market on Friday, October 16th and run four weeks, through Friday, November 13th. The farmers market will continue… Continue reading The 2026 Sylacauga Farmers Market opens a Fall Market on Friday, October 16th
“Trunk or Treat” events are lining up across the region! Here is the schedule!
East Central Alabama - Let’s start by acknowledging that such a list of events is bound to miss a few. The month of October is absolutely chock full of Trunk or Treat and other Fall events across the region. Here’s a chronological list of the ones we discovered: Saturday, October 10th (9:00 a.m. to 2:00… Continue reading “Trunk or Treat” events are lining up across the region! Here is the schedule!
Gov. Ivey declares a State of Emergency for 40 counties – Several local weekend events have been cancelled
Oak Grove & Childersburg - Several recurring annual events in the area have been cancelled due to the possibility of severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Isaias, as Gov. Kay Ivey declared a State of Emergency for the southern two-thirds of Alabama. The annual Oak Grove Fall Festival, originally scheduled for this Saturday, October 10th… Continue reading Gov. Ivey declares a State of Emergency for 40 counties – Several local weekend events have been cancelled
VFD’s in the region will collect to help a fellow 1st Responder this weekend
Oak Grove - This Saturday, September 26th, the Oak Grove Fire, Fayetville Fire, and Lay Lake Volunteer Fire Departments, alongside other community volunteers will be stationed at various intersections across the South Talledega County area holding a Boot Drive Fundraiser, with the funds collected to go to a local first responder and Mother needing assistance… Continue reading VFD’s in the region will collect to help a fellow 1st Responder this weekend
Teddy Bear Tales events celebrate Family Literacy
Sylacauga & Alexander City - Central Alabama Community College Aduly Education is celebrating family literacy with a pair of Teddy Bear Tales events this week, partnering with Chick-fil-A locations. Bring your child’s teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal on Monday, Sept. 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and enjoy the Teddy Bear Check-Up Station with… Continue reading Teddy Bear Tales events celebrate Family Literacy
Oak Grove has moved bulk waste services in-house
Oak Grove - In their regular meeting this week, the Oak Gove Council moved bulk waste, yard debris, and leaf collection services in-house, as they cancelled a resolution vote for roll-off container rental and hauling services and approving a related ordinance. The new Ordinance #137 established regulations for the Oak Grove Public Works Department for… Continue reading Oak Grove has moved bulk waste services in-house
Chamber Coffee was again an excellent opportunity for networking and community information
Childersburg - Childersburg Parks and Recreation hosted the September Chamber Coffee, showing off their much-used facilities that host a lot of community events. Brad Logan also detailed the busy fall sports and recreation schedule. Wesley Allen, representing the City, reported that both new residential developments are building out to 100-percent of their announced development plans,… Continue reading Chamber Coffee was again an excellent opportunity for networking and community information
State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #4 Representative Steve Hurst
Talladega - Four State Senators and Representatives whose districts include Talladega County, gathered at the Ritz Theater in Talladega this past week for a Town Hall focused on the recently completed legislative session. Representative Barbara Boyd was invited, but did not respond. The event was co-sponsored by the three Chambers of Commerce in Talladega County.… Continue reading State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #4 Representative Steve Hurst
State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #3 Representative Ben Robbins
Talladega - Four State Senators and Representatives whose districts include Talladega County, gathered at the Ritz Theater in Talladega this past week for a Town Hall focused on the recently completed legislative session. Representative Barbara Boyd was invited, but did not respond. The event was co-sponsored by the three Chambers of Commerce in Talladega County.… Continue reading State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #3 Representative Ben Robbins
