Oak Grove · Talladega County

Oak Grove Council votes to accept a bid to improve public property across from Town Hall

Oak Grove - The Oak Grove Town Council approved a bid for $93,300 from Alabama Grading for improvement to the public property across from Town Hall, to include clearing, grubbing, stump grinding, as well as the fill and dirt hauling necessary to complete grading and balancing for future use. Councilman David Harris said that plans… Continue reading Oak Grove Council votes to accept a bid to improve public property across from Town Hall

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US250 Tour’s Alabama stop continues Sunday in Childersburg

Childersburg – The 50-State US250 Tour, bringing a mix of history and entertainment to Childersburg continues on Sunday, April 12th. The national tour, which aims to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, features events in all 50 states highlighting history, art, music, and civic engagement. In downtown Childersburg, the tour’s “Freedom Village” will again be active… Continue reading US250 Tour’s Alabama stop continues Sunday in Childersburg

Childersburg · Oak Grove · Sylacauga · Talladega County

Comradery is the “magic” of the Magic of Marble Festival

Sylacauga – With artists picking their marble and getting right to work during the first day of Sylacauga’s agic of Marble Festival, there were more than a few conversations rekindling long term friendships built over the last 17 years. “No doubt it’s the comradry,” said Craigger Brown of the most impactful part of particiapting in… Continue reading Comradery is the “magic” of the Magic of Marble Festival

Childersburg · Clay County · Coosa County · Lee County · Oak Grove · Shelby County · St Clair County · Sylacauga · Talladega · Talladega County · Tallapoosa County

Central Park is all set for the Magic of Marble Festival to start Tuesday

Sylacauga – The tents are up and the artist work tables set and ready for the arrival Tuesday, April 7th of about three dozen sculptors for the Magic of Marble Festival in Sylacauga’s Central park. Sculptors begin selecting their marble and getting to work on this year’s creations. You’re all invited to stop by to… Continue reading Central Park is all set for the Magic of Marble Festival to start Tuesday

Childersburg · Oak Grove · Sylacauga · Talladega County

Oak Grove VFD “Spring Fest” kicks off the 2026 festival season in the area this weekend

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

Childersburg · Clay County · Coosa County · Lee County · Oak Grove · Shelby County · St Clair County · Sylacauga · Talladega · Talladega County · Tallapoosa County

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

Oak Grove · Talladega County

Oak Grove Council rejects donation of property

Oak Grove - With Resolution #647 on their agenda to accept the donation and transfer of real property from the Spring Creek Homeowners Association, the Council instead followed the advise of their City Attorney to reject the offer. “ Even if it were legal for us to accept a road that doesn’t meet legal standards… Continue reading Oak Grove Council rejects donation of property

Childersburg · Oak Grove · Sylacauga · Talladega · Talladega County

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

Oak Grove · Talladega County

Oak Grove will add a mural to Town Hall building

Oak Grove - The Oak Grove Council voted to approve a mural to their Town Hall building Tuesday night. They voted to allocate up to $11,000 for Sean Day to paint a mural on the west wall of the building, facing Highway 280. In other Old Business, Resolution #647 which would approve donation of Hannah… Continue reading Oak Grove will add a mural to Town Hall building

Childersburg · Oak Grove · Sylacauga · Talladega County

Coosa Valley Medical Center approved to renovate and expand Behavioral Health Unit

Sylacauga - The State Health Planning and Development Agency has issued a Certificate of Need to Coosa Valley Medical Center to renovate the existing Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit at the Sylacauga hospital. Effective February 2, 2026, the Certificate of need allows CVMC to add five (5) geriatric psychiatric beds and establish a twenty (20) bed… Continue reading Coosa Valley Medical Center approved to renovate and expand Behavioral Health Unit