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
Category: St Clair County
Talladega County excavation is part of an open Pell City investigation
Lincoln - A major, ongoing police excavation is currently taking place on Wolf Pond Road in Talladega County, between Lincoln and Pell City. The site is an open field and contains no standing structures. The excavation project is being led by the Pell City Police Department following a tip they say is linked to an… Continue reading Talladega County excavation is part of an open Pell City investigation
A man has been arrested in connection to last week’s Springville bank robbery
Springville - A person has been arrested in connection to a bank robbery last week in Springville, when officials said a man wearing a motorcycle helmet walked into a PNC Bank in the early afternoon hours of Monday, July 13, and placed a handgun on the counter before demanding money from the cash drawer. After… Continue reading A man has been arrested in connection to last week’s Springville bank robbery
Work is underway for new restrooms at Leeds Memorial Park
Leeds - Groundwork is underway as the city prepares to install new restrooms near the entrance of Leeds Memorial Park. Residents and visitors will notice temporary work zones and construction equipment near the park entrance over the next few weeks. The city is asking visitors to the park to use caution when traveling through the… Continue reading Work is underway for new restrooms at Leeds Memorial Park
Springville Police ask for public’s help after Monday bank robbery
Springville - Local authorities are asking for the public’s help after they responded to an incident at PNC Bank location in the 6300 block of Highway 11 in Springville on Monday afternoon. Multiple law enforcement vehicles surrounded the bank building when a robbery was reported just after 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13th. Springville Police… Continue reading Springville Police ask for public’s help after Monday bank robbery
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
Driver flees Odenville pedestrian crash, setting off chaos including another crash & a shooting incident
Odenville – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Sunday afternoon in Odenville, setting off a string of other incidents, including shots fired and another car crash. The Odenville Police Department said officers and firefighters responded around 4:30 p.m. to the Piggly Wiggly on Council Drive after receiving reports of a pedestrian who had… Continue reading Driver flees Odenville pedestrian crash, setting off chaos including another crash & a shooting incident
Springville Council places 1-year moratorium on data center proposals
Springville – During their Monday, July 6th meeting, the Springville city council has imposed a one-year moratorium as the city planning and zoning commission develops more thorough planning and zoning regulations for similar projects in the future. City officials say the move is proactive and unrelated to any current proposals, but it does come following… Continue reading Springville Council places 1-year moratorium on data center proposals
Logan Martin Lake boat crash kills 83-year-old man
Pell City - A Pell City man was killed in a deadly boat crash on Logan Martin Lake. 83-year-old Gary M. Kendrick was taken to UAB St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital, where he later died from his injuries after his 1993 Ranger Bass boat collided head-on with a 2005 Hurricane Pontoon boat. 81-year-old Barbara W.… Continue reading Logan Martin Lake boat crash kills 83-year-old man
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